The teasers don't stop with the Volkswagen Nivus. First announced back in September2019, the Volkswagen Nivus is a Polo-based cross coupe. Previously, avideo showing some details of the Nivus, including the interior, was released by Volkswagen and now a pair of revealing teaser images show the Nivus wearing a psychedelic wrap.
The Nivus features a tapered roofline, very much like the recently-revealed, China-only Tayron which isa coupe version of the popular Tiguan.
A generously proportioned rear end ensures competitive luggage capacity at a claimed 415 litres,despite the tapered roofline, plus the Nivus' tailgate features a slightly broader taillamp design than the T-Cross.Developed on the very accomplished VW MQB A0 platform (the same one that underpins the T-Cross), the Nivus should have all the ride, handling and refinement attributes of a Polo, but with additional ground clearance. The Nivus will be powered by a 94 kW / 200 Nm, 1.0-litre 3-cylinderTSI turbopetrol engine paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission. A 6-speed manual transmission may also be offered.
The Nivus will be fully revealed later this year and a European market introduction is likely in2021. Given how much love there is locally for the T-Cross and the imminent launch of the T-Roc, it's hard to see where the Volkswagen Nivus would fit in, but if Audi SA can make provision for both a Q3 and Q3 Sportback, then anything is possible.
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