Volkswagen extends their Caravelle line-up
Volkswagen’s new PanAmericana combines the comfort of the Caravelle and the trusted 4MOTION drive system meaning that no matter where you plan to go, you’ll be supremely up to the task.
The PanAmericana’s striking external features include front and rear bumpers painted in a textured effect, underbody protection at front and back, side sill attachments, stone guard film along the lower sides of the vehicle as well as 17-inch Devonport alloy wheels.
In addition to these functional highlights, the PanAmericana also scores with a striking and simultaneously refined outfit. Tinted rear windows, smoked LED rear lights, a chrome radiator grille and the classy PanAmericana logo on the B-pillars stylishly guarantee a superior presence in visual terms as well.
The concept of a multi-functional yet stylish all-rounder that can also be used in gravel B-road conditions is consistently carried through to the end with multifunctional leather steering wheel, leather gearshift knob, Climatronic, entry lights with PanAmericana lettering and pedals in stainless steel look.
The entire interior features a mix of high-quality, yet simultaneously hard-wearing materials. Typical styling elements such as seats with the special “Mithy” black and white insert, Alcantara pads and edging U-seams in appropriately contrasting colour, as well as optional bi-colour leather trim, underline the exclusive character of this special edition PanAmericana.
The PanAmericana also impresses with the rugged rubber floor mats that can cope even with muddy mountain bikes and hiking shoes.
The Caravelle PanAmericana is available with a 2.0 BiTDI 132kW 4MOTION engine and 7-speed DSG gearbox.
]he four-cylinder engine with torque of up to 400Nm @ 1 500rpm accelerates the PanAmericana to 100 km/h in 12.1 seconds and has a top speed of 188km/h.
It will cost R955 400 and comes standard with a five-year/ 60 000km Automotion Maintenance Plan, three-year/120 000km warranty and 12-year anti-corrosion warranty. Service interval is 15 000km. – Own Correspondent