The driver looks into two cylinders with twelve illuminated bars; they create a three dimensional segmentation within the instruments. Two bright metal rings enclose both central gauges. The surfaces of the painted dashboard elements are refined with a crystal structure, similar to other parts used in the interior.

Concept breaks with conventions: Generally applied, practically all materials represent a creative break with what is known and has been learned. The color and trim designers combined color contrasting materials such as neoprene in "viper green", leather with reptile embossing (in bicolor black / anthracite) and "breathing" high-tech "space fabric" (in "titan black"). In addition to the instrument panel encased in black leather, a layer of carbon paint which is also black is used on the doors, the roof area and floors and forms the framework for the most important functional blocks.


Example of door opener: The robust handle in aluminum look design corresponds in shape and color to the compact central console. Example of gearshift lever: When idle it lies flush in a console and only after ignition moves into operational position - an innovative anti-theft protection system and fascinating visualized technology at the same time. Finally, the following two examples from the dashboard make clear how far the love for detail and for cars goes at Volkswagen: The hexagonal air conditioning vents in matt silver mirror the design theme of the radiator grill. A excerpt from the world of great sports cars is meanwhile the row of classic toggle switches.

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