Volkswagen Brazil launches the Pepper 2018 line for up!, Saveiro & Fox

 
 
  • Sales success at Fox Pepper has widened the "spicy" range to up! And Saveiro
  • Rear view mirrors are in different body colors and ceiling can be painted black
  • Saveiro Pepper debuts the rear-facing camera system, unprecedented technology among compact pickup trucks    
  • Pepper Line offers what is most innovative in connectivity    
  • Models arrive to dealerships by the end of July
 
 
Volkswagen is expanding the Pepper line in the Brazilian market. Sales success for Fox, the special series now comes to models up! And Saveiro. With sporting appeal and exclusive details, Fox, Saveiro and up! Pepper have differentiated content and are excellent choices for consumers looking for vehicles with youthful appeal. The models arrive at the dealerships of the brand until the end of July.
The Fox Pepper is offered with the 1.6 MSI engine of up to 120 hp, which can be associated with the six-speed manual transmission or the I-Motion automatic transmission. The Saveiro Pepper is available in the extended and double cabin bodyshells, always with the 1.6 engine of up to 104 hp and five-speed manual gearbox. The up! Pepper brings the 1.0 TSI engine up to 105 hp and manual transmission, Also with five gears. 








New up! Pepper - connected and stripped

The unprecedented setup on the line up! Was developed from the high up !. That is, in addition to a differentiated look, it is complete as standard and brings unique technologies in the segment. Ceiling, side skirts and rear spoiler are painted black ninja, bringing more exclusivity to the version. The 15-inch diamond alloy wheels are darkened. The front grille features a crimped red and chrome trim, enhancing the sportiness of the setting.

This special series is available in Black Ninja, Crystal White, Sirius Silver and Red Flash colors. To bring even more differentiation to the model, the exterior rearview mirror covers have different bodywork colors (mirrors are red for black body colors, White and silver and black when the body is red).

The special series also has stickers on the sides of the front doors and the trunk lid with the name of the version - painted black, like all up! TSI.

Internally, the new up! Pepper brings darkened ambiance. Ceiling lining, sun visors, speakers and rearview mirror finish are black, giving even more sportiness to the compact cab. Multifunction leather-wrapped steering wheel, gear shift lever and air vents on the dashboard have red accents, giving the inside of the up! Pepper a new visual proposition. The "Pepper" logo appears on the door sills and seats in Native synthetic leather.

Among the serial items, the new up! Pepper brings direction with electric assist, key knife with remote control, Air conditioning, power windows and central locking, integrated cell phone holder with USB port on the base and panel with ambient LED lighting (exclusive feature in category).

External rear-view mirrors with integrated steering lights and right-side tilt-down function, park pilot, rain and twilight sensors and Coming & Leaving Home complement the set.

The new up! Pepper also comes with fog lights with static conversion light, a feature that enlarges the illuminated area in curves made at speeds equal to or less than 40 km / h. As optional there is the "Composition Phone" sound system, which through the "maps + more" application allows you to connect the vehicle to your smartphone.

Equipped with the award winning engine 1. The TSI of up to 105 hp, the model takes only 9.3 seconds from 0 to 100 km / h and reaches 183 km / h of maximum speed, both with ethanol (E100). With gasoline (E22) in the tank, the new up! Pepper accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in 9.5 seconds, with a top speed of 181 km / h.
 




Saveiro Pepper - robustness and sportsmanship

As in the up! Line, it is the first time in history that the Pepper configuration is offered to Saveiro. Developed from the Highline version, Saveiro Pepper brings robustness and sportiness in every detail. As an exclusivity in relation to the rest of the line Saveiro, the novelty features mirrors with different colors of body, front bumper and external central columns with black appliques.

The front grille in bright black with a red fillet and diamond wheels in black are other details especially offered for the Pepper configuration. The sportiness of the pickup is highlighted by the black frames in the wheel boxes. The pepper and the name alluding to the version appear in the front bumper.

Externally, the name "Pepper" is on the front mudguard adhesives and the bucket lid. A black strip, similar to the Cross line, connects one flashlight to the other, in tune with the underside of the rear bumper, which is also darkened.

Internally, Saveiro Pepper has a multifunctional steering wheel with leather trim and red stitching. The covers of the gearbox and the handbrake also have the "spicy" seam in the red color. Aluminum door sill, Synthetic leather seats with "Pepper" inscription and panel air vents with red appliqués complement the set.

The Saveiro Pepper delivers an extensive list of standard equipment such as air conditioning, fog lights and headlamp, 15 "alloy wheel, remote control knives, adjustable height and distance steering column, mirrors Rear-view mirrors with electrical adjustments, Keyless alarm, power windows and locks, electric parking sensor, marine roof and bucket protector.

As an option, Saveiro Pepper offers the painted ceiling in Ninja Black and the infotainment systems "Composition Touch" and "Discover Media" - this one with navigation system. Both feature a rear-facing camera, To aid in parking maneuvers - technology and convenience feature of the Volkswagen pickup truck in the category.

The pickup is equipped with the 1.6l Total Flex engine of up to 104 hp and five-speed manual gearbox. The extended cab body model is capable of accelerating from 0 to 100 km / h in 10.7 seconds (ethanol) and 11 seconds, fueled with gasoline. The top speed is 174 km / h (ethanol) and 172 km / h (petrol). With a double cab, Saveiro Pepper has practically the same vigor in the accelerations, with almost equal numbers: 10.9 seconds (ethanol) and 11.2 seconds (gasoline). The top speed is 172 km / h (ethanol) and 170 km / h (petrol).

The Saveiro Pepper is available in four colors: three solid (Ninja Black, Crystal White and Red Flash) and a metallic (Sirius Silver).
 




Fox Pepper - Technology and Innovation

Precursor to the Pepper "family", Fox reaches the 2018 line even more equipped. Model with more technology and safety features in its segment, the Fox Pepper comes standard with electronic stability control, tire pressure monitoring system (technology exclusive in category), ramp start assist control, Cornering light and rear parking camera.

The bold style of the Fox Pepper is evidenced by the front bumper, which - just like CrossFox - features auxiliary headlights with glossy black painted rims - have a rectangular shape and triple function, functioning as fog lights, long-range headlights.

Also note the front grille, Hive-shaped and horizontal red frieze, inspired by the Golf GTI. In addition, the headlight mask is darkened with red frieze, giving sportiness to the model.

On the side, highlight the mirrors (with integrated steering light) painted in Tornado Red (for vehicles in Pure White, Black Ninja and Silver Sargas) or Black Ninja (for vehicles in Torn Red color). The internal door sill has an applique with the name "Fox Pepper". Just below the mirrors is the sticker of a pepper, allusive to the name of the version. Another style element that highlights the sporting vocation of the model is the 15-inch alloy wheels with diamond finish. As an option, there are 16-inch wheels with unique design.

The Fox Pepper brings on the side frames in the black color, Placed above the wheel housings, reinforcing the sporting character of the vehicle. The black tint is also on the back of the car. At the bottom of the rear bumper there is an air diffuser painted in black and the exhaust tip is double.

The model can optionally receive an even more sporty characterization, through the painted ceiling in Black Ninja color and the electric sunroof. The customer also has two multimedia center options: the "Composition Media" infotainment system and the "Discover Media" infotainment system, which adds other technological items to the package, such as automatic cruise control, rain sensors and (Twilight), electrochromic central rear view mirror and headlights with the "Coming & Leaving Home" function.

The interior of the Fox Pepper follows the exclusivity of the "spicy" line. The air vents with red painted rims show the sporting proposal of the model. The coated steering wheel is leather with red stitching. The seats are lined with synthetic leather and have red appliqués. Also highlight the name of the embroidered series on the front seats. There are also front and rear carpet pads with fixing pins for the driver's part.

The Fox Pepper is equipped with the MSI 1.6l engine with up to 120 hp (ethanol). When equipped with a six-speed manual gearbox and fueled with ethanol, the model accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in 9.8 seconds and reaches a top speed of 189 km / h. With gasoline, it is 10.3 seconds for acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h and 183 km / h of maximum speed. With the I-Motion transmission, The model accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in 10.3 if it has the top speed of 189 km / h (data with ethanol). With gasoline, the values ​​are 10.8 and 183 km / h, respectively.



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