translated from Spanish: Volkswagen unveiled the new Nivus, an SUV that arrived in Argentina

Volkswagen starts firing the year with important announcements for its product offering in our country. It has recently introduced the new Nivus model, an SUV that stands out for technology, design and safety. It is a vehicle that is produced in Brazil and is already starting to be marketed in Argentina. “Nivus arrives to take a key place in our SUV offensive, under the strategy we started with Tiguan and T-Cross, and which will be completed with the launch of Taos in 2021,” said Thoma Owsianski, President and CEO of Volkswagen Group Argentina.

The presentation event was held via live-streaming at ESPN studios and was broadcast by the brand’s official Youtube channel

It has been developed on the MQB platform and from the outside is distinguished by its coupe profile. In the external equipment has headlights with LED and DRL technology, 16″ and 17 alloy wheels, all accompanied by a sporty and youthful look. In terms of trunk space, it offers 415 liters capacity. Available versions are Comfortline and Highline, both with 200 TSI motorization and 6-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission. With three cylinders and 12 valves, it has a maximum torque of 200 Nm between 2,000 and 3,500 rpm. In addition, it offers disc brakes on all four wheels and Euro 6 gas emission technology.

In its release, the Hero version, based on Highline, will also be available with distinctive details: bitono roof, darkened rims, black exterior mirrors and side and rear badges also with a darker shade. The Highline variant debuts the VW Play infotainment system, which was developed entirely in Latin America. It is capable of collecting vehicle information, reading virtually all multimedia formats and downloading applications, entering connectivity and storage functions.

Its interior includes two interconnected 10-inch displays that ensure connectivity, information and entertainment. For all versions, it incorporates the electric steering system and multifunction steering wheel, and sensors and rear parking camera. The Highline version adds eco-friendly leather upholstery, cams at the wheel, front parking sensors, automatic climate control, electrically retractable exterior mirrors and kessy keyless opening and starting systems.

In safety, as standard, it offers six airbags and stability control. In addition, ISOFIX anchors in rear seats and assistant control for start-up on slopes. While the Highline adds adaptive cruise control, autonomous emergency braking, post-collision emergency braking, fatigue detector and tire pressure control.
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