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VW introduces Caravelle PanAmericana

Volkswagen SA has introduced a new model to its Caravelle line-up, called the PanAmericana. The PanAmericana features a […]

VW introduces Caravelle PanAmericana
VW introduces Caravelle PanAmericana — photographed for Leisure Wheels

Volkswagen SA has introduced a new model to its Caravelle line-up, called the PanAmericana.

The PanAmericana features a few stylish interior upgrades, as well as exclusive exterior design elements.

The 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 entire interior features 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.

The Caravelle PanAmericana is available with a 2.0 BiTDI 132kW 4MOTION engine and 7-speed DSG gearbox. The four-cylinder engine with torque of up to 400 Nm @ 1500 rpm accelerates the PanAmericana to 100 km/h in 12.1 seconds and has a top speed of 188 km/h. It also comes as standard with 4Motion all-wheel drive and retails for R955 400.

It never felt like it was working hard, and after 2 400 kilometres, neither did I.

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