• New Beetle R-Line arrives at Al Nabooda Automobiles showrooms across Dubai and Northern Emirates
• New Beetle R-Line’s sporty interior and exterior design displays Volkswagen’s racing heritage

Volkswagen Beetle R Line

Dubai, 16 September, 2015: Al Nabooda Automobiles has welcomed a new addition to the Volkswagen R family, with the arrival of the much anticipated sporty Beetle R-Line.

The new Beetle R-Line joins the dynamic Volkswagen R model line-up, which currently includes the iconic Golf R, the Scirocco R, and the Touareg, Tiguan and CC R-Line models, developed by Volkswagen R GmbH, a division of Volkswagen responsible for developing sport-tuned models with bold detailing that are aggressive by design.

The Beetle R-Line exhibits the sporty Volkswagen R GmbH racing heritage, the bumper features added air intakes front and centre to feed more air to the turbocharged 210 HP 2.0-litre engine. The rear of the car presents a lower diffuser and a large spoiler in addition to R-Line door entry sills. Tying together the powerful look of the R-Line model are the 20-inch “Monterey” alloy wheels, tucked under the muscular fenders.

To match the sporty exterior, Volkswagen has fitted the R-Line with a bold interior, including two-tone cloth sport seats, a multi-function leather-wrapped steering wheel with R-Line badging and a set of sport gauges mounted on the top of the centre console adding racing flair to the statement R-Line model.

Thierry Seys, General Manager at Volkswagen, Al Nabooda Automobiles, said, “Fans of our sporty models will enjoy the new Beetle R-Line, which boasts the comfortable dimensions of a luxury hatchback and the dynamic attributes of the Volkswagen R family.

“We anticipate the popularity of the Beetle with our customers across Dubai and the Northern Emirates will continue with the arrival of the new R-Line to our showrooms.”

The new R-Line is available as standard with panoramic tilt/slide sunroof, Xenon headlamps with LED separate daytime running lights, a multi-function leather-wrapped steering wheel with gear shift and composition media radio systems, enabling greater in-car connectivity than ever before with touch screen technology based on proximity sensors, intuitive ergonomic interfaces, multi-phone connection utilizing Bluetooth technology and USB connection.

• Next generation Scirocco arrives at Al Nabooda Automobiles showrooms across Dubai and Northern Emirates
•  The visually enhanced sports coupé is sharper and more stylish than its predecessor

Dubai, 11 February 2015: Al Nabooda Automobiles today announced the arrival of the stylish Volkswagen Scirocco and Scirocco R model series. The next generation is now available throughout showrooms in Dubai, Sharjah and Fujairah. Prices start at AED 149,500.

Defined by a series of visual and technical advancements, the agile and confidently stylish Scirocco now boasts an unmistakable silhouette with sharper design attributes and features that have enhanced the coupé’s sporty appeal.

Thierry Seys, General Manager, Al Nabooda Automobiles, Volkswagen, said: “The Scirocco is a dynamic performer, offering pure driving pleasure and an ideal companion for the roads of everyday life in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, especially those who love sports cars. It is also a firm favourite with our valued customers who appreciate the top quality German engineering, performance, safety and the expressive design that it offers.

“With the arrival of the Scirocco in our showrooms, our customers can enjoy the ultimate sports coupé at an affordable price.”

The models’ design forms the visual basis for its overall sporty package. The newly styled and sharpened front and rear sections include the dynamically contoured bi-xenon headlights, and LED rear lights round off the exterior and swivelling Volkswagen logo as a handle for opening the boot lid. The series also appears to be more clearly contoured and wider, due to the bumper surfaces painted in body colour as opposed to being kept black.

The sporty appeal is transferred to the Scirocco R with an extensive range of features including matt chrome side sill extensions with “R” styling and brake callipers painted black with “R” logo. The Scirocco R can also be visually distinguished by new details such as the chrome tailpipes and the larger roof edge spoiler.

The interior is equally striking, with all-new materials, sport seats and steering wheel. Attention is drawn to the optimised, visually streamlined auxiliary instrument panel trim with charge pressure, chronometer, engine oil temperature standard. The air nozzle panels and the central panel around the navigation system with an aluminium-look are now flush-mounted in the instrument panel and thus accentuate the high-end quality of the interior

“R” insignia lines the Scirocco R interior, with features including the “Race” seat covers with the “R” logo, decorative “Carbon Race” inlays and stainless steel pedals.

Available in a range of new colours including “Pure White“, “Flash Red” and “Urano Grey,” as well as the metallic colours, “Ultra Violet” and “Pyramid Gold,” customers can now enjoy added flexibility and choice. Scirocco R drivers will also have the option of the redesigned “Cadiz” wheel trim in 18 or 19 inch versions, while  the 17-inch “Long Beach” alloy wheel rims come as standard on the Scirocco.

Loaded with power, the fuel-efficient Scirocco consumes just 7.7l/100km and boasts 155kW/210HP, while the series’ top model – the Scirocco R completes the classic sprint in just 5.8 seconds with its four cylinder, 6-speed dual-clutch gearbox (DSG) and 187kW/255HP engine.

To find out more about the Volkswagen Scirocco or to enquire about the upgrade, visit the Al Nabooda Automobiles Volkswagen showrooms in Dubai, Sharjah and Fujairah.

• Al Nabooda Automobiles announces the arrival of new Touareg in its Dubai, Sharjah and Fujairah showrooms
• New Touareg typified by dynamically designed front and rear sections, a start stop feature, and fresh colours and wheels
• Upper- class SUV equipped with an automatic post-collision braking system, preventing secondary collisions in the event of an accident

Dubai, 11 January 2015: Al Nabooda Automobiles, the sole distributor of Volkswagen in Dubai and the Northern Emirates today announced the much anticipated arrival of the new Touareg in its showrooms.

Unveiled at the SUV world premiere in Beijing earlier this year, the new Touareg, has been redesigned to offer customers new front and rear designs, new technical features and a wide range of colours and interiors.

The Touareg is one of the world‘s most successful premium-class SUVs. Within a decade, Volkswagen has sold around 720,000 units of the high-class sport utility vehicle; last year alone over 70,000 drivers chose a new Touareg, which combines the best of passenger car comforts and off-road worlds in one model.

The 2015-generation can be identified by the new front and rear designs and by its new colours. In terms of technology, all V6 and V8 models now come equipped with an automatic post-collision braking system (helps prevent a secondary collision in case of an accident), bi-xenon headlights and a coasting function.

Thierry Seys, General Manager, Al Nabooda Automobiles, Volkswagen, said: “The new Touareg boasts the comfortable dimensions of a luxury sedan and the dynamic attributes of a sports car. The spacious SUV’s latest model offers our valued customers an economical drive experience, whether on or off-road.

“The Touareg is one of the most successful upper class SUV’s in the world and we anticipate its popularity with our customers across Dubai and the Northern Emirates will continue with the arrival of the new model to our showrooms.”

Exterior design and features

Front end. The front-end design of the Touareg was completely re-developed. Especially distinctive are the headlights which are now larger; moreover, bi-xenon headlights as standard and the newly designed LED daytime running lights, available from the SEL package onwards.

The trapezoid-shaped lights create a line towards the re-designed radiator grille in the middle of the vehicle. In contrast to the previous model, the grille is trimmed with four transverse chrome fins instead of two; the two lower fins are visually extended into the headlights. Together, the radiator grille and headlights form a prominent wide band.

Designed as a parallel line beneath it is the new bumper, which is now styled for a more horizontal effect. The new design gives the Touareg an even wider and more impressive appearance. Complementing this visual image is the lower area of the bumper, which boasts a completely new look. As on the new Scirocco R sports car from Volkswagen, the lower air inlet now forms a stylised “A“ instead of a “V“ that transitions into the side air inlets to the right and left; giving the new Touareg a fuller stance on the road.

When the “Chrome & Style“ package is ordered with the SEL, there is a chrome strip on the next level, which continues into the side and rear body sections. Beneath this strip are newly designed fog lights that are coordinated with the new bumper design. At the bottom level, there is a new front spoiler, which perfects the aerodynamics of the underbody and the front wheels

Rear section. From the rear, the more precise styling of the Touareg is marked by its new, cleanly designed bumper which, similar to the front end, emphasizes the width of the SUV. When the “Chrome & Style” package is ordered as an option on the V6 package, a wrap-around chrome strip is integrated in the bumper.

Integrated between the exhaust tailpipes is a redesigned diffuser. Designers have relocated the LED rear fog lights to the bumper, which, as in the previous model, also integrates the rear reflectors. Visual highlights in the area of the boot lid include the re-designed VW badge and a sharpened tornado line between the rear lights.

Colours. Thelatest Touareg is available in a total of twelve body colours; five of which are new to the model package: “Light Silver Metallic“, “Sweet Date Gold“, “Moonlight Blue Metallic“, “Black Oak Brown Metallic“ and “Reef Blue Metallic“.

Interior design and features

Upholstery materials and accents. The new Touareg also offers an extended line-up of upholstery materials and wood accents – the “Vienna leather“: a fourth colour, “Bonanza Brown“ (dark brown), is now offered in addition to the colours “Titan black“, “Corn Silk Beige“ and “Natural Brown“.

In addition to these four colours, there is the elegant “Nappa leather“ which can now be ordered in the new colour “St. Tropez“ (light sand hue) and “Bonanca Brown” . Also new are the two fine wood accents “Sapelli Mahagoni“,”Wallnut” and “Engineered Ebony“.

Controls. The interior of the Touareg reflects an extraordinary alliance of rugged SUV elements and sophisticated premium-class elements including aluminium rotary knobs for the Climatronic system, running gear adjustment, air suspension, radio-navigation system, mirror adjustment and the air vent knobs which have been replaced by a new style of rotary knob – perfected both to look and to touch.

In addition to the chrome accents around the control panel modules and the running gear adjustment controls, the red illumination of all controls is now white.

Above the infotainment system, the central push button/display bar on the centre console is now extended. Previously the console consisted of three elements: “Park Distance Control“ (PDC), hazard warning unit and status display “Passenger airbag off“. In the new generation Touareg, the new push button for windscreen heating has been integrated to the right of the passenger airbag indicator, meaning the three button module now boasts five buttons. Another upgrade as standard includes a manual lumbar support adjustment in the front seat area.

Extensive range of standard features. The new Touareg is equipped with standard features such as bi-xenon, all-wheel drive, 17-inch alloy wheels, cruise control system with multifunction steering wheel, RCD 550 infotainment system with touchscreen, stop-start system, regenerative braking, coasting function, climate control system (Climatronic), servo steering and ESC with trailer stabilisation function.

The V8 versions offer extra standard features such as 18-inch alloy wheels, the “Chrome & Style“ design package, comfort seats in “Vienna leather“, fine wood accents, electric opening and closing function for the boot lid, anti-theft warning system and a Keyless entry and exit, and engine starting system.

Start-Stop Feature: The Start-Stop-system turns off the engine automatically when the car slows to 7km/h and comes to a halt. As soon as the brake pedal is lifted, the engine starts meaning the engine only runs when needed.

Multiple-collision avoidance braking system After a collision is detected, the brakes are automatically held in order to keep the car from rolling further unintended

12-pin trailer socket The trailer socket boast an additional two extra connections via pins 10 & 11 enabling the new Touareg to supply the trailer with higher currents while the engine is running (approx. 15-20 A) for example when charging of trailer battery or for air cooler.

Fuel consumption reduced by up to six per cent. Thanks to extensive aerodynamic improvements (such as air inlet openings in the front of the vehicle, modified door mirror caps and new wheel spoiler), tyres optimisation for low rolling resistance and standard 8-speed automatic gearbox optimised for low friction, Volkswagen was able to improve the fuel efficiency of the Touareg by up to six per cent.

In everyday driving, fuel consumption is also reduced by an optimised stop-start system, a standard coasting function for the V6 versions (until now only available with the Touareg Hybrid) which means as soon as the driver releases the accelerator pedal, the engine is decoupled from the gearbox; this is also known as “coasting“– a function even possible at vehicle speeds up to 130 km/h.

Technical perfection. The standard steel-spring running gear has also been optimized in the new Touareg; improvements include more agile steering response and a gain in comfort. An air suspension is available as an option.

Changes in the spring/damping unit have also resulted in optimized driveability of standard suspension.

The new Touareg will initially be available in the Middle East with both V6 and V8 FSI, a direct-injection petrol engines.

Dubai, June 26, 2014 – Audi Dubai and Northern Emirates, Al Nabooda Automobiles, announces the start of the annual summer promotion titled “Audi extra”. Under the slogan “Audi. Extra rewarding” the campaign offers customers superior offers during the promotional period.

Customers purchasing an Audi A1, A4, A5, A6, A7 or any of the Q models, from 28 June until 5 August 2014, will receive a complimentary peace-of-mind package including 5 years maintenance, 5 years service and 5 years extended warranty, 5 years free road side assistance and one year free insurance.

Ali Al Nabooda, General Manager, Audi, Al Nabooda Automobiles explains “The popularity of Audi continues to grow steadily in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, especially with the recent opening of our new showrooms in Fujairah and Sharjah.

“Our aim is to expand Audi’s local customer base while continuing to provide outstanding services, excellent products, and unique offers.

“At Audi, we have our sights set on a sales target of 20,000 units annually in the Middle East by 2020, and customer delight is the way to achieve this target.”

Following the launches of the new Audi A3 Sedan and the Audi S8 and A8, Audi’s focus continues to be on capacity and quality.  Today, 13 Audi dealerships are operating in the region, which are heavily investing.  In 2014 alone, more than 30m USD will be spent in the region for improving service points for our customers.

For more information visit www.audi-dubai.com/extra

• Iconic car arrives at Al Nabooda Automobiles showrooms across Dubai and Northern Emirates
• Volkswagen customers advised to book now; prices starting from AED99,900
• Bold, dynamic, masculine with a 2.0L turbo engine

UAE, 20 May 2014: The wait is finally over. One of the most anticipated new car models of the year has arrived in the Middle East, and customers in Dubai and the Northern Emirates will be the first to get behind the wheel.

The region’s first shipment of the next generation Beetle has been delivered to the Al Nabooda Automobiles showrooms in Dubai, Sharjah and Fujairah as anticipation for the much loved automotive classic reaches fever pitch.

The car’s fame was magnified on the silver screen in classic movies and now the bolder, more dynamic and more masculine Beetle will be seen on the roads of the UAE.

“More than 21 million Beetles have been manufactured since the original design in the 1930s, so it is no understatement to say that the model is one of the most successful in the international automotive industry,” said Thierry Seys, General Manager, Al Nabooda Automobiles, Volkswagen.

“We have been inundated with bookings since we announced its arrival earlier this year and we know our customers have a deep affection and admiration for the car, which has truly stood the test of time.  The new generation of the Beetle has a more masculine design thanks to its 2.0L turbo and 155 kW/210 hp engine.”

The next generation Beetle is now available at Al Nabooda Automobiles showrooms in Dubai, Sharjah and Fujairah, with prices starting at AED99,900.