The concept measures 5.18 meters in length and is 1.9 meters wide, and with four doors and four seats it is ideal for recreational or business use. The Volkswagen Pickup also has the ability to take a standard-sized Euro pallet sideways in the flat cargo bed.
Under the bonnet, new common rail turbodiesel engines will be used in the Volkswagen Pickup to ensure it is powerful, yet clean and efficient and meets the necessary emissions requirements.
The Pickup on show at the IAA has been designed for use as a ‘Search and Rescue’ (SAR) vehicle by lifeguards and was conceptualised following consultation with emergency services as well as in-house emergency vehicle specialists. As a result it features, among a host of other features, GPS, a multifunction touchscreen infotainment unit, CB radios, a number of chassis and all-wheel drive functions, a compass, flashlights, a defibrillator and binoculars. Life jackets, rescue buoys, fire extinguishers, blankets and a tool kit are also all incorporated. Whether the ‘SAR’ vehicle will go into production is not yet decided.
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