VW teases electric concept for CES
Volkswagen reportedly plans to revive the Microbus’s classic look for an EV concept at the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show, but the first teaser for the vehicle suggests a more futuristic design with an illuminated grille and squinting headlights. Rumors hint that the full shape includes some vintage cues from the van, including short overhangs, a wide D-pillar, and boxy overall aesthetic.
VW wants to use this concept as a way to point the way toward its future and probably encourage CES visitors to forget a little about the company’s present. The brand’s chairman will debut the EV during his CES keynote on January 5 where he will focus on “the latest developments in electromobility as well as the next generation of connectivity.”
VW has teased an electrified revival of its classic van before. The Bulli concept at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show mixed modern tech with the vintage look and made mouths water. Maybe the company can actually get the vehicle into production this time.
Source: Volkswagen
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