Tex

Tex is Giugiaro's interpretation of tomorrow's sporty Volkswagen for the AO segment. Tex, equipped with the plug-in hybrid system designed and developed by Volkswagen and called Twin Drive, has a strong heart and a kind soul, just like the ranger from the famous comic strip from which it takes its name. Twin Drive pairs a 1.4-litre turbocharged petrol engine and a peak 85kW battery electric system, capable of developing 400Nm when used in combination. With front-wheel drive and a 7-speed "Direct Shift" gearbox with steering wheel shifts, Tex reaches 100 km/h from standstill in around 6 seconds and claims a top speed of 220 km/h. But, in this case, sportiness and ecology are not worlds apart: in full-electric mode it is able to travel about 35 km, enough for short trips around the city.