VW Varok concept
Created by French students Valentin Fuchs
(responsible for the exterior design) and Pierre Joveneaux (responsible for the
3D modeling) while interning at VW, the Varok is a proposed take on the ute
that can be transformed from pickup to shooting brake. It’s the
ultimate everyday utility vehicle.
Cars like the Vauxhall Maloo and Volvo V90 were
cited as inspiration for the project, combining the signature components of
each onto a single vehicle. The Varok is
capable of hauling five passengers and a few suitcases in comfort and
convenience.
Disassemble the stern, and the Varok configures to
include a utilitarian truck bed. The designers say it would be
capable of hauling three passengers in the cabin, and maybe a small dirt bike
and a surfboard or two in the bed.
Though the Varok may be just a concept, it’s such a
crazy idea that it might actually work within the current lineup. While the
automaker continues its restructuring with SUVs like the Atlas and cars like
the Arteon, a bit of excitement could potentially bring back lost customers.
