VW Concept BlueSport roadster needs Audi and SEAT to make it into production

Volkswagen Concept BlueSport at 2009 NAIAS
Volkswagen Concept BlueSport at 2009 NAIAS
Volkswagen Concept BlueSport at 2009 NAIAS
Volkswagen Concept BlueSport at 2009 NAIAS
Volkswagen Concept BlueSport at 2009 NAIAS
Volkswagen Concept BlueSport at 2009 NAIAS
Volkswagen Concept BlueSport at 2009 NAIAS
Volkswagen Concept BlueSport at 2009 NAIAS
Volkswagen Concept BlueSport at 2009 NAIAS
VW Concept BlueSport - NAIAS 2009 / headlineauto.co.uk
VW Concept BlueSport - NAIAS 2009 / headlineauto.co.uk

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catchmyshadow

it would be the worst decision to NOT build it imho. great fun concept

January 13, 2009 5:40 pm

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daviepops

I agree 100%

January 14, 2009 8:40 am

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ivanadrive

This would eat away Audi TT sales, maybe that's a good enough reason not to build it.

January 13, 2009 5:44 pm

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pscs

not really, because this is really entry-level and it looks like a fun car. TT is imo more expensive compared to this car.

January 14, 2009 8:52 am

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rcw

Maybe they should move the TT over to this platform. The Golf platform is already marketed in so many ways. This would make the TT more performance oriented and make Audi a little more credible as a "sporting" brand.

January 13, 2009 5:46 pm

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Roger

I think Audi is the most credible sporting brand, care to name any better? The Golf isnt the platform of the TT, so why raise this point? I can't see the VW group launching this, why would they?

January 13, 2009 6:59 pm

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fusion01

I don't see what this has to do with a Golf. And as to the reference to the TT and its existence, this would certainly be more affordable I'm sure, so it certainly has a place. Very impressive figures here all-round: emissions, performance, looks fantastic.

January 13, 2009 9:04 pm

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Michael-Heinrich

The previous and current TT do share the same platform as the Golf IV and V respectively, but may not be in the future. rcw is right to make that point, since the transversely-mounted-engine & front-wheel-drive based power-train is the least competitive among SLK, Z4 and Boxster/Cayman in terms of weight distribution and driving dynamics. Audi has made great effort to use aluminium at the front of the current TT, but switching to a new platform may be more helpful if the aforementioned economic issues could be resolved.

January 13, 2009 11:30 pm

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lucifa

forgive me, roger, i think i may have misunderstood -- "I think Audi is the most credible sporting brand, care to name any better?" -- i think "the ultimate driving machine" might have something to say about that... and if you wanted to be a bit nitpicky and literal, ferrari, lamborghini, aston martin, maserati, bugatti, mclaren, porsche...

January 14, 2009 9:38 am

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HolySteel

Diesel powered roadster :D enjoy the great sound & smell... Why doesn't VW manage to build a proper N/A engine for a car like this? Like Tim Schrick once said: "since some Audi TT spun off on the Autobahn, VW cars aren't allowed to be fun any more". I bet you can't even turn ESP off on this one if it goes on sale.

January 13, 2009 6:04 pm

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Max_Speed

i love it.pls VW build it

January 13, 2009 6:18 pm

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joelynn

makes the most sense as a SEAT because they want to be sporty but have nothing. why not an economical cheap version to boost Skoda's image?

January 13, 2009 7:59 pm

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kevoluetion

MX-5 rival?? This is so much hotter.

January 13, 2009 8:01 pm

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need4speed

i like this a lot and if the price is right it will sell well and wouldn't that be swell.

January 13, 2009 8:54 pm

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fusion01

From the rear this car looks like a psychotic Pacman figure: angry eyes and montrous mouth. Not a bad thing at all! I'm impressed VW have some dynamicism in the design. This is due to most as of late looking terribly bland.

January 13, 2009 9:06 pm

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Meeshka

The acceleration is not too great, considering it's size (roadster). But' considering it's powered by VW/Audi's amazing 2.0T and not to mention it comes with a DSG I would surely pick it over a Miata or S2000.

January 13, 2009 9:08 pm

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Michael

The 1.4 TSI petrol engine will most likely come with 180 PS as in the new Seat Ibiza Cupra and it will probably be mated to the 7-speed DSG dual clutch transmission.

January 14, 2009 2:50 am

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bouncy

@ meeshka - considering it's a TDI rather than a TSI, 6.6 secs is rather impressive, methinks. it will be a huge pity if this thing doesn't make it to production. it impresses me (looks, performance, the entire package) unlike any recent VW product. and there's also little reason why it should not be able to co-exist with cousin TT.

January 14, 2009 4:42 am

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pscs

hmm, a side note: why the hyundai sonata (or whatever) -ish rear lights?

January 14, 2009 8:53 am

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alessandro

Nice and almost ready to go. Feels like VW is one who realizes what the car market is about.

January 15, 2009 12:05 pm

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Blackeyes21

I'll be the first person to buy it

January 22, 2009 9:39 am

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FAST

i love my 2001 golf tdi, and my 2005 mazdaspeed miata, but i would trade in my miata in a heart beat for this great looking blue sport. what would it cost?

April 7, 2009 11:42 pm

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zoomlfe

This car will definitely get built. VW will recuperate its investment in the car by making the platform available to its other brands. VW can make this car, Audi can make the R4, and Porsche can make an even lighter car below the Boxster. Each brand has fantastic cutting edge technology in different things that they will be cross-sharing. If this car drive's like a 2nd Gen MR2 updated to account for today's modern technology. Then this car will be a hit. Price it between a Miata and S2000 and keep it light. For two seat roadsters, "light makes right." This platform is lighter than anything else except the Miata.

November 17, 2009 12:29 pm

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