New VW Pickup - the Robust

[Blind_Io]

From Autoblog:

Volkswagen's entry into the "one-ton" truck fray has officially hit the Web before its proper unveiling at the 62nd IAA Commercial Vehicles Show, and although it's only called the "Concept Pickup" for now, this spartan work truck is what consumers in South America and other emerging markets (not the U.S. and Europe) will likely know as the Robust when it goes into production In Pacheco, Argentina next year.

Blending V-Dub style with a profile reminiscent of the Honda Ridgeline, the double-cab concept is tarted up with SAR badges, a functional light bar and all the life-saving tools that you'd find in a coastal search-and-rescue-mobile, include a Baywatch-style "can" in the bed.

We're partial to the massive grille and deep air dam that spans the fascia, along with the bars flanking the bed and the incredibly production-ready interior. Both gasoline and diesel powerplants will be available when the production version goes on sale next year, and if it were 1995, we'd loved to see the VW pickup available in the U.S.

[avanti]

I hate 4-door pick ups! they look like shit!
I'd take a 3rd gen C/K over any modern truck any day of the week!

[IceBone]

Well, you can't adjust your seat in a 1 row pick up and I prefer my driving position a bit more laid back than regular.

[Aston Martin]

Best name ever?

[devil500]

I like looks better then a Toyota

[Scott]

I can dig it...

[Wizegui]

Kinda looks like a Nissan Titan with a VW nose. Looks pretty good, though very un-VW-ish.

[eddysdaman]

As long as it comes spec'ed with the flashing blue (and red hopefully) lights then I'll consider it over a traditional aussie ute

[NooDle]

I like. But only if the final product will looks EXACTLY like this one does. No watered down crap

[flyingfridge]

Seriously, that's production ready, have a look at the interior! The pedals don't even have an alloy finish, this is ready for showrooms as-is.

I like

[prizrak]

I like it actually, looks like a dune buggy to me

[TopGearDog]

Not bad, not bad at all.

[Momentum57]

I like VW's but not a VW truck. Other than the beetle truck which was wonky cool this is just meh. If I was going to buy a truck I have Mazda, Ford, S-10, the Ram series plenty of great big trucks, mid size trucks, small workhorse trucks.

Personally just think I would rather buy a new VW that is like half UP half Jeep. Kinda like a little run around car that you bang around in one that would be really minimalist and simple. Plus I want more cars that you can remove the doors on.

[Seasonone]

Is it just me or does this look WAY to small to be taken seriously in the 1 ton market? Toyota's newest 1 ton is a huge dualie with a 8 liter engine that puts out nearly 600 ft/lbs, does VW even have an engine that can compete in the truck market? It looks like a run of the mill 1/2 ton to me?

Sorry but if I am the market for a truck Germany is the last stop on my tour of dealerships.

[Momentum57]

Originally Posted by Seasonone

Is it just me or does this look WAY to small to be taken seriously in the 1 ton market? Toyota's newest 1 ton is a huge dualie with a 8 liter engine that puts out nearly 600 ft/lbs, does VW even have an engine that can compete in the truck market? It looks like a run of the mill 1/2 ton to me?

Sorry but if I am the market for a truck Germany is the last stop on my tour of dealerships.

V10 TDI

[Hidden_Hunter]

Originally Posted by Seasonone

Is it just me or does this look WAY to small to be taken seriously in the 1 ton market? Toyota's newest 1 ton is a huge dualie with a 8 liter engine that puts out nearly 600 ft/lbs, does VW even have an engine that can compete in the truck market? It looks like a run of the mill 1/2 ton to me?

Sorry but if I am the market for a truck Germany is the last stop on my tour of dealerships.

It doesn't have to be massive to carry 1tonne, ford's ute (non sports model) can carry 1240kg as a cab chassis or with a traditional box 1075kg.

http://www.ford.com.au/servlet/Conte...=FOA&c=DFYPage (goto specifications)

[lv2xlr8]

Originally Posted by Blind_Io

his spartan work truck is what consumers in South America and other emerging markets (not the U.S. and Europe) will likely know as the Robust when it goes into production In Pacheco, Argentina next year.

Assuming that means it won't come to the US ,I approve. Even though it looks nice I wouldn't want another truck on the roads and flat out I don't think it would sell here. It was tough enough for Honda and Toyota to really sink in the truck market but now VW? I don't think so.

[ViperVX]

This is what Golf looks like after a few "visits" to the famous Blue Oyster bar from the Police Academy.

[efoolution]

Originally Posted by Aston Martin

Best name ever?

... (c) by Ikea ... if I recall correctly. Stupid name ... looks awful ... pointless here and IMO even pointless and without a chance in the market in the US ...

[Nabster]

The point of a truck is to have a bed to throw stuff in and haul around. That doesn't have the space it would need- it looks like they just top the top off the rear end of a van.