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wikedgolf
04-01-2005, 02:43 AM
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Neuer Fox trifft Erwartungen junger Menschen

Volkswagen bei jungen Menschen mit dem besten Image
Wolfsburg/Hamburg, 01. April 2005


Mit dem neuen Fox trifft Volkswagen genau die Bedürfnisse und Anforderungen junger Menschen an ihr Auto. Nach einer repräsentativen Umfrage des Hamburger B.A.T Freizeit-Forschungsinstitutes von Professor Horst Opaschowski würden sich 38,9 Prozent der 18 bis 24 Jahre alten Männer und Frauen für einen Volkswagen entscheiden, wenn sie einen neuen Wagen für weniger als 10.000 Euro kaufen wollten. Außerdem steht Volkswagen mit seinen Modellen Polo, Lupo und Fox für jeweils deutlich mehr als ein Drittel der Befragten für hohe Qualität, Sicherheit und Sparsamkeit. Am häufigsten wird Volkswagen mit der Eigenschaft „Sparsam im Verbrauch“ verbunden (46,6 Prozent).

Der neue Fox wird für weniger als 10.000 Euro von Ende April an in Deutschland und in den folgenden Monaten auch auf anderen Märkten Europas eingeführt. Seine Europa-Premiere wird der Fox auf der AMI in Leipzig am 1. April haben.

Bei jungen Menschen hat die Marke Volkswagen mit seinen Fahrzeugen das mit Abstand beste Image. In der Altersgruppe 18-24 Jahre erreicht Volkswagen 38,9 Prozent bei der Frage: „Wenn Sie – unabhängig von ihrer persönlichen finanziellen Situation – sich einen Neuwagen für unter 10.000 Euro kaufen würden, welche der folgenden Marken würden Sie wählen?“ Quer durch alle Altersgruppen erreicht Volkswagen 26,8 Prozent. Nur ein einziger anderer der zehn abgefragten Hersteller erreicht bei dieser Frage zweistellige Werte.

Zudem ist in dieser jungen Zielgruppe die Marke Volkswagen mit zahlreichen positiven Eigenschaften verbunden. Auf die Frage: Welche der folgenden Begriffe setzen Sie mit einem Volkswagen, wie zum Beispiel dem Lupo, dem Polo oder dem neuen Fox gleich? Antworteten 45 Prozent „hohe Qualität“, 41,2 Prozent „sicher“, 39,2 Prozent „sparsam im Verbrauch“ und 37,6 Prozent „gute Verarbeitung“.

Nach der Studie von Prof. Opaschowski hat sich die Einstellung der Deutschen zum Auto in den vergangenen Jahren deutlich gewandelt. „Ein Auto darf auch wieder preiswert sein“, analysiert er. „In wirtschaftlich schwierigen Zeiten wandelt sich das Erlebnismobil zum Sparmobil.“ Beim Auto des 21. Jahrhunderts denken mit 73 Prozent fast drei Viertel aller Bundesbürger an das Merkmal „sparsam“. „Das Auto des 21. Jahrhunderts muss in erster Linie sparsam, sicher und solide sein. Beim Schielen auf den Preis sind die Autofahrer aber nicht bereit, Abstriche bei der Sicherheit zu machen. Safety First – zu einem guten Preis. Das zeichnet ein Qualitätsauto zu Beginn des 21. Jahrhunderts aus.“

Die Anforderung „sparsam“ erfüllt der neue Fox gleich in mehrerlei Hinsicht. Er wird als Grundmodell unter 10.000 Euro kosten. Mit der 40 kW (55 PS)-Motorisierung wird der Fox 6,0 Liter Ottokraftstoff verbrauchen (kombiniert). Vermutlich wird er außerdem in eine günstige Versicherungsgruppe eingestuft. Auch bei der Sicherheit trifft der Fox die Erwartungen: Das Antiblockiersystem ist ebenso serienmäßig wie Airbags für Fahrer und Beifahrer sowie Gurtstraffer. Der Fox mit seiner hohen Verdrehfestigkeit erreicht beim EURO NCAP-Sicherheitstest vier Sterne.

Das B.A.T Freizeit-Forschungsinstitut befragte in persönlichen Interviews zwischen 22. Februar und 7. März 2005 rund 2000 Menschen in Deutschland.

EDM
04-01-2005, 03:47 AM
Could you please translate this for us Mel? :p

SYNYSTAGLI
04-01-2005, 07:08 AM
It's english....she just forgot the spellcheck again...............

TooTall
04-01-2005, 07:17 AM
is that the new vw scion?

madajb
04-01-2005, 08:00 AM
Could you please translate this for us Mel? :p
==
38.9 percent of men and women between 18-24 would buy a VolksWagen if they were buying a new car under 10,000 Euro. 46.6 percent of them think VW is economical.
The new Fox is being introduced at the end of April for less than 10,000 Euro in Germany and in later months in the other parts of Europe.
18-24 year olds would pick VW 38.9 percent, all other age groups 26.8 percent. Only one other manufacturer reaches double digits.
The attitudes of Germans have changed toward cars. 73 percent think a 21st century car should be economical, safe and solid.
When looking at the price, drivers won't make deductions for security. The Fox has some safety thing.
The Fox is economical. Basic model is under 10,000 Euro. 40kw, 6.0 l/100km. It will be in a good insurance group.
Antiskid is standard, plus driver and passenger airbags. It has four stars for something strength.
They interviewed 2000 people between Feb. 22 and March. 7.
==

Hey, 5 years of German does come in handy. heh.
-ajb
(Full moneyback guarantee on the above translation. Just send in proof of purchase and 4.95 s/h)

wikedgolf
04-01-2005, 12:57 PM
Here's the US press release on this, mind you it might not be the same as the german version.


Volkswagen continues its model offensive with two product debuts at the AMI Leipzig
Fox and Polo make their international debuts
Passat and Golf make their first German motor show appearances

Natural gas powered studies of the Touran and Caddy
Wolfsburg, 21. March 2005 -

Volkswagen's 2005 model offensive is maintaining its impressive momentum as the new Fox and new Polo make their international debuts. Following the Jetta in the USA, the Golf Plus, and the new Passat, two more models are now set to be unveiled. The 15th AMI Leipzig (2-10 April 2005) will also be the venue for the first appearances of the Passat und Golf Plus at a German motor show.

Both debuting models will be unveiled at the press conference on 1 April 2005 at 9:00 am on the Volkswagen stand in Hall 1.


The Fox makes no compromises. It is the maximum vehicle for the minimum money - with two doors, a large tailgate, and masses of space. It is a fully-fledged car in every way, despite a frugally calculated price. The Fox has superior running gear with the option of ESP. ABS is part of the standard specification. Its galvanised and laser-welded body combines functionality with high build quality. And prices for the Fox start at under 10 000 euros. Volkswagen will start taking orders for the Fox shortly after the AMI Leipzig opens and its launch will begin in late April.

The Fox interior is designed for clear operating logic and optimum benefit for the user. It is based on a four-seat configuration and offers excellent space both in the front and rear. The Fox comes with an optional adjustable rear seat, which can be moved lengthways by up to 15 centimetres and has a two-section backrest divided in the middle. Depending on the configuration, boot capacity varies between 260 and 1 016 litres. Three engines are available for the Fox: two petrol engines and one turbodiesel (TDI). The two petrol engines have an output of between 40 kW (55 PS) and 55 kW (75 PS). The TDI develops 51 kW (70 PS).

The latest generation of the Polo, a grown-up, but still youthful all-rounder, will continue to set the standard for its class. For years its has it successfully set itself apart from its competitors in reader surveys and in new car registration figures. The Polo has retained its likeable looks. Despite improved comfort and safety equipment, it is priced at the same level as its predecessor. The 1.2 litre 40 kW (55 PS) petrol engine Polo costs 11 250 euros, the 51 kW (70 PS) TDI base model starts at 13 485 euros, which actually places it at a lower price than the predecessor model with the equivalent engine. The new Polo will be launched in Germany and the major European markets in late April.

The Golf Plus, while unmistakeably part of the Golf family, offers completely new dimensions and has its own absolutely distinctive character. The body and interior are completely new developments and have been tailored to customer needs. Highlighting the practical benefits for customer are "Plus" features such as variability and functionality in the interior with substantially more space for rear passengers and an adjustable rear seat with 16 centimetres travel, outstanding seat ergonomics, and up to 43 stowage features.

The new Passat was developed with a focus on emotional quality and pleasure in technical content. It redefines technology competence for the mid-class car. The design of the new Passat represents the greatest evolutionary leap since the creation of the series.

It features a seemingly unending list of innovations from a completely new running gear with a noise-reduced four-link rear suspension or ESP with trailer stabilisation, new brakes with disc drying, a button-operated electromechanical parking brake, the new starting and locking system, through to automatic distance control or the new Bluetooth telephone system and more...

Volkswagen is also showing the way with the presentation of natural gas powered studies of the Touran und Caddy. These vehicles are already at an advanced development level and show Volkswagen's competence in alternative drive technologies. Both studies are fitted with a quasi-monovalent engine concept. That means that the engine is optimised for operation with natural gas, but can run on petrol if the nearest natural gas fuel station is too far to reach. The Caddy is equipped with a natural gas tank holding 28 kilograms, which gives it a range of 450 kilometres. The Touran covers approx. 300 kilometres on its 20 kilograms of natural gas.

kkii9
04-01-2005, 08:15 PM
whys the picture upsidown

FunkTron
04-02-2005, 12:42 AM
thank goodness april fools is over
twas buggin

SYNYSTAGLI
04-04-2005, 10:18 AM
How about we kill the german stuff Mel....and post up the US version...ok? You will only be getting across to 5% of the population if that who can even read let alone understand German. I'm sure if they were even remotely interseted in a FOX that they would rather read it in english.... :rolleyes:

wikedgolf
04-04-2005, 10:29 AM
How about we kill the german stuff Mel....and post up the US version...ok? You will only be getting across to 5% of the population if that who can even read let alone understand German. I'm sure if they were even remotely interseted in a FOX that they would rather read it in english.... :rolleyes:


that wouldnt be a problem.. except for some strang reason i can edit that post. ... ooo wait a few mins.. i might beable to deleate this one and repost.. if not.. lon is going to have to do it...


update: w'ell have to wait till some one can delete this tread for me

SYNYSTAGLI
04-04-2005, 10:38 AM
who loves ya Mel ........ <3

madajb
04-04-2005, 12:22 PM
How about we kill the german stuff Mel....and post up the US version...ok? You will only be getting across to 5% of the population if that who can even read let alone understand German. I'm sure if they were even remotely interseted in a FOX that they would rather read it in english.... :rolleyes:
I done translated it for ya, what more do ya want?
=)
-ajb

paultakeda
04-04-2005, 12:50 PM
That looks.... really ugly.

Especially considering it looked like this:
http://auto.consumerguide.com/images/autoreview/lrg/91606081990001LRG.jpg