Concept Car Of The Day: 2008 Volkswagen Pickup Concept - AllCarIndex
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The Volkswagen Pickup concept made its debut at the IAA in Hanover this week. Back in 2009, Volkswagen announced that the Pickup concept would go into production by the end of the year, with plans to set new standards in the 1-tonne class. The production version of the Volkswagen Pickup would be built in Argentina and sold in various markets including Europe, South America, South Africa, and Australia.
The Volkswagen Pickup concept was a four-door, four-seater vehicle measuring 5.18 meters in length and 1.9 meters wide. It was designed to accommodate common rail turbodiesel engines under the bonnet. The concept showcased at the IAA was specially designed to be a ‘Search and Rescue’ (SAR) vehicle for lifeguards, equipped with all necessary rescue equipment.
This new model was the fourth addition to Volkswagen's commercial vehicle line-up and was the first commercial vehicle to be designed under the command of design chief Walter de Silva. The Volkswagen Pickup featured design elements that connected it to other Volkswagen Group models, giving it a distinctive yet familiar appearance.
The Volkswagen Pickup concept was well-received at the IAA, with its innovative design and practical features. While there was speculation about the production of the ‘SAR’ vehicle for lifeguards, it was not yet finalized at that time. Overall, Volkswagen's new 1-tonne Pickup concept was a promising addition to their commercial vehicle line-up, offering a blend of style, functionality, and versatility.
