Volkswagen has released the first
teaser video of the upcoming Nivus. Billed as an “Urban Coupe,” the model is a
stylish crossover that promises to “revolutionize the market and inaugurate a
new segment in 2020.” The company didn’t say much about the model, but the
teasers show it will have a large lower air intake which is flanked by
triangular fog lights. Further up, there are sweptback headlights with
integrated LED daytime running lights.
Aft of the hood, there’s a rakish
windscreen which gives way to a sloping roof. We can also see a tailgate-mounted
spoiler, wraparound taillights and what appears to be a pronounced shoulder
line. Volkswagen was tight-lipped about specifics, but the company has
previously said the model was “100% developed” in Brazil and will combine
sportiness with a high driving position. The model also aims to democratize
crossover coupes by making them affordable to the masses.
Besides the sporty styling, the
Nivus will have an all-new infotainment system. It promises to be intuitive and
offer a high level of connectivity as well as personalization. Little else is
known about the model, but it will ride on the MQB platform and be built in
Europe following its launch in Brazil next year.
According to Motor1, the Brazilian
model will be offered exclusively with a 1.0-liter TSI engine and front-wheel
drive. The latter is a bit disappointing, but the engine will reportedly
produce 126 hp when paired to a six-speed automatic
transmission. A six-speed manual will also be available, but it will reportedly
come with a lower output of 114 hp.
