Date:         Wed, 3 Jan 2001 10:44:25 -0700
Reply-To:     Keith Adams <keith_adams@TRANSCANADA.COM>
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From:         Keith Adams <keith_adams@TRANSCANADA.COM>
Organization: TransCanada
Subject:      Re: New Microbus
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Updated info (as of yesterday evening) from www.vwvortex.com

Keith Adams
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
1986 Vanagon GL Westfalia "Roxy"

http://forums.vwvortex.com/vwbb/Forum1/HTML/012811.html

We have some more detailed information on the Microbus Concept that will
debut at next weeks Detroit Auto Show...

Reportedly the Microbus concept is fairly close in spirit to the looks
of the old Microbus, but don't look for a dead-on copy. The concept
vehicle sports headlights similar to the ACC pickup truck concept with a
large volkswagen logo prominently displayed on the large front hood
area. A smaller grill opening on the lower front and two sheet metal
cutouts on either side allow airflow to the engine compartment. The roof
is covered in a brushed aluminum finish with metal ribs similar to past
buses. Windows are vast all the way around and are darker tinted to give
them one cohesive wrap-around look. Tail lamps are horizontal on the
left and right sides mounted up high. The concept sits on large wheels
with the typical VW family flared fender look. New unique slab-side
wheels accent the whole package. There are sliding doors on both sides
of the van along with seating for at least six or more people, which
shows VW's likelihood to offer it for production in the next two years.
The concept is finished in a two-tone paint scheme of a unique
greenish-blue tint and may or may not feature a roof rack with surf
boards attached.

We will have photos available as soon as they are released by
Volkswagen.

In other news, Volkswagen is expected to announce a significant price
cut to the current Eurovan to help get Van sales back on track here in
North America.

We'll have the full report on Detroit in our North American
International Auto Show Special Event forum.

-jamie