Volkswagen Sport Coupe GTE Concept Video, First Look
Volkswagen is previewing its future design language at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show.
Making its debut in Switzerland is the Volkswagen Sport Coupe GTE concept, featuring a plug-in hybrid powertrain that is good for a total system output of 374 hp through a 3.0-liter V6 engine and a pair of electric motors. According to the German automaker, the Sport Coupe GTE concept has an all-electric driving range up to 32 miles and is capable of getting up to 118 mpg.
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Measuring about four inches longer and two inches wider than the existing Passat, VW said that the model would actually slot between the CC and Phaeton if it heads to production. Inside, the company is also showing off some next-gen tech including a 12.3-inch screen in the gauge cluster and a touchscreen in the second row giving passengers access to music playback, the climate control and phone systems.
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