Modern Day VW Corrado Conceptualized

 Modern Day VW Corrado Conceptualized
Modern Day VW Corrado artist rendering - 11.02.2010 / Miranda Media

Created by Patrick Moczarsky

If you remember the brilliant but unsuccessful Volkswagen Corrado, you'll probably want to check out these renderings by Patrick Moczarsky.

Created to show what a modern Corrado would look like, the renderings blend elements of the old model with Volkswagen's current design philosophy. Key features include a retractable rear spoiler, light alloy wheels, and a Scirocco-like front end.

According to Moczarsky, "We realize, of course, that Volkswagen will not present such a car right now, but the flight of imagination is so fascinating that it won't give us a moment's rest."

As you may recall, the original Corrado was built by Karmann between 1988 and 1995. It used a mix of Volkswagen platforms (B3 in the rear, A2 up front) and offered exceptional handling for its time. Despite being a hit with critics, only 97,521 Corrados were made.

Source: Miranda Media

NEW CORRADO - Concept car by Patrick Moczarsky

Some of us have already wondered what a new motor vehicle on the basis of VW Corrado for serial production would look like. Miranda Media specialists were also intrigued by this question, so they have developed four conceptual sketches that represent the impression based on the view of a new sports car in its serial production and tuning versions. "That's exactly what the new VW Corrado should look like, and no way else", says Patrick Moczarsky, a professional designer and graphic artist of Miranda Media.

The expensive concept car represents a dynamic blend of the old model and progressive design. The first draft should focus our attention on how the future Volkswagen car can comprise all the features in a compact model with traditional optics. The project has made it absolutely clear that the old VW Corrado must give place to the "New Corrado", which could be successfully introduced with the motto: it's time to say goodbye to the old outfit!

Some design features were remained, however, and replaced by ordinary modern parts. The first thing that strikes the eye here is a small rear spoiler that can be pulled out automatically, just as in the old Corrado.

Light alloy wheels (Schmidt Revolution) together with a flat roof and a notably protrudent vehicle body of the tuning version contribute to the revolutionary, truly sport-looking image. The hood lines running up between aggressively styled headlights in a deep curvature make the design even more expressive. Large air holes flank the front side and rear end of the body, thus causing the feeling as if the car merely absorbs the street.

"We realize, of course, that Volkswagen will not present such a car right now, but the flight of imagination is so fascinating that it won't give us a moment's rest", says Patrick Moczarsky from Miranda Media.

 

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 ShinyG ShinyG
If the creator of these illustrations would have done a "modern day VW Golf", it would look even more boring than the real one! :))
February 11, 2010 4:06 pm
 sub39h sub39h
i have to disagree
February 13, 2010 1:14 am
 Bristol411S3 Bristol411S3
Wouldn't just publishing pictures of a Scirocco have been easier for everyone? Because the Corrado was a Scirocco replacement which has now been supplemented by the new Scirocco, right? I'd have rather seen a conceptualisation Iof a car that doesn't already exist.
February 11, 2010 4:07 pm
 motorjedi motorjedi
Even if they wanted a coupe slightly larger and more old-school in its proportions than the Scirocco, again, VW's already done it and it looks better than this guys attempt by a mile. http://www.worldcarfans.com/110011123910/vw-new-compact-coupe-concept-unveiled-for-detroit-debut
February 11, 2010 5:36 pm
 DeleteThisAccount DeleteThisAccount
As harsh as your critique might be, I have to agree. The reason the first Corrado did not sell well is because it was and still is a rather horrid piece of design. Although this is an interesting interpretation, it still uses the outdated unflattering lines of the original.
February 11, 2010 7:13 pm
 sub39h sub39h
i dunno LMS. i'm still a fan of the Corrado, and in VR6 form it's bound to be a future classic.
February 13, 2010 1:15 am
 Mr80s Mr80s
Never been a Corrado fan, but this looks great! with RWD added thisd be a nice drift machine for young people
February 11, 2010 4:09 pm
 dmanero dmanero
now that looks pretty danm good. Love the earlier model but this is a step up, shame we will never see this on the road.
February 11, 2010 4:18 pm
 alessandro alessandro
Old Corrado was almost brilliant car. Next one will be loutish mostly to compete Z350 ant its equivalents I'm afraid.
February 11, 2010 4:31 pm
 tootall tootall
This is an absolutely brilliant looking concept.
February 11, 2010 5:56 pm
 2010S5 2010S5
This would've looked pretty nice a couple years ago.
February 11, 2010 6:11 pm
 BabyMilo BabyMilo
2 words, bland and dated
February 11, 2010 6:48 pm
 scratchy996 scratchy996
it's a good but not quite modern interpretation.
February 11, 2010 7:06 pm
 joshg_5 joshg_5
I literally dream about owning a new generation AWD Turbo Corrado R, but not this one... I agree with 2010S5, milo and scratchy, this somehow seems dated already. I think it's the lack of the belt-line that most cars seems to show off very prominently recently. And also the uninspiring shape of the entire trunk lid.
February 11, 2010 7:29 pm
 ifudge ifudge
The front looks quite good. The back not so. They should make that Jetta coupe concept from the Detroit show the new Corrado.
February 11, 2010 7:58 pm
 kirin98 kirin98
Looks more like a Honda than a Dub, prefer the new Scirocco which looks more modern than this concept.
February 12, 2010 1:54 am
 zzz zzz
looks like a fiat stilo from the front
February 12, 2010 11:16 am
 CarLife CarLife
Please stop posting these amature photoshop creations. I can recognize at least 3 different cars photoshopped into that rear end alone!
February 12, 2010 12:17 pm
 HEMI426 HEMI426
Why should vw make this, what is the difference with the scirocco? It would like vw to make a car like the nissan 350/370z. A rearwheeldrive sportscar that is not too expensive and call that one corrado.
February 14, 2010 5:36 pm
 ConceptRS4 ConceptRS4
I dunno who designed this drawing,but congratulation! I think this car draft looks much better than the scirocco. I would rather buy this car if i were a new customer..
February 15, 2010 1:22 pm
 CarLife CarLife
Hello Patrick Moczarsky. It makes sense that you would like your own creation where as the general consensus "not so much"
February 15, 2010 2:07 pm