After Mercedes-Benz and BMW, Volkswagen also revealed its dedicated lineup at the annual RETTmobil exhibition, which is dedicated to emergency and rescue vehicles. The Wolfsburg-based manufacturer premiered the Sharan and Passat Variant as emergency vehicles together with new features for its range of specialty cars.
The new Sharan is equipped with the 170HP version of VW’s 2.0-liter TDI engine linked to a six-speed DSG gearbox. The minivan features a special signal system with LED technology and is fitted with a remote speaker. The Passat Variant has the same engine and gearbox but adds four-wheel drive to the mix. Both cars have base Candy White paint and are fitted with front and rear flashing lights.
VW also displayed a Touareg emergency medical vehicle, equipped with the 245HP 3.0-liter diesel engine. It features blue front and rear flashing lights plus a special signal system with LED technology. There's also the Touran as a covert police car equipped with an accident data storage system and a run-safe mode that allows the engine to function even if the keys are removed from the ignition.
Volkswagen said all mergency vehicles have a special suspension tuned to the specific needs of their job.
In addition to the aforementioned vehicles, VW also showcased several new features such as the headlight flashers, which improve the visibility of emergency medical vehicles. Another useful accessory is the standard horn speaker, which makes the emergency vehicle easier to notice in traffic, while also lowering the noise level in the cabin.
By Dan Mihalascu
