Volkswagen industrial automobiles has produced the Tristar idea for this year’s IAA industrial automobile show in Hanover, however it has likewise appeared in Paris today. VW expenses the Transporter-based Tristar as “a combination of all the fantastic features of the present T design series” with excellent off-road ability as well as versatile storage solutions. It previews the different products as well as traveler options that will be on offer on the next generation Transporter – the T6. 
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The Tristar is an extended-cab short wheelbase pick-up based on the Transporter van with four-wheel drive as well as 30mm extra ground clearance over the basic T series panel van. 
The styling takes cues from the rest of the VW range, with sharp lines as well as LED headlights, while the interior features a 20-inch tablet table, video conferencing system as well as front seats which turn as well as slide so meetings can be held. There’s even a built-in espresso machine! 
At the service end, the tons area is split into two levels. There’s the flat tons bay, in addition to a dust-proof as well as watertight draw located underneath. 
The Tristar is driven by a 2.0-litre TDI diesel engine, putting out 201bhp as well as 450Nm of torque. There’s a 7-speed DSG gearbox, long-term 4Motion four-wheel drive, as well as the pick-up is capable of hitting 115mph.
The idea makes its debut on the eve of the 30th anniversary of the very first 4×4 syncro idea vehicle, as well as Dr. Eckhard Scholz, Chairman of the Board of VW industrial Vehicles, notes that the Tristar “highlights the company’s all-wheel drive knowledge as well as and demonstrates its future viability”, suggesting a design similar in idea to the Tristar might be on the cards a long time in the future.
More details on the new Transporter can be expected later in the year.
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