The Volkswagen Cross Coupe GTE Concept was revealed this week at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show (NAIAS 2015).  The Cross Coupe GTE follows the latest VW trend of plug-in hybrid concept cars including the Passat GTE and Golf GTE.  Featuring a direct-injected 3.6-L V-6 mated to a pair of electric motors, the Cross Coupe GTE will offer a combined system output of 355 HP and a 0-60 time of 6.0 seconds.
Watch this Andre Smirnov interview to learn the details about the VW Cross Coupe GTE concept.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49-gCrLaxT8
Volkswagen says plugging in the VW Cross Coupe GTE will net up to 20 miles of EV driving. Â If the driver wishes, however, he or she can choose four other driving modes at any time, including “hybrid,” “GTE hybrid,” “battery hold/charge,” or “off-road.”
Whether or not the Cross Coupe GTE will be genuinely off-road worthy has yet to be seen.  Nevertheless, when off-road mode is selected, the front motor becomes an engine-driven generator, supplying electricity to the rear motor and ensuring that the rear wheels maintain power even with a low battery.
Other interesting details include an infotainment system which can not only sense inputs through voice or touchscreen, but can also recognize gestures through a set of proximity sensors. Â Additionally, rear-seat occupants are busied with tablet docks on the back of the front seats, offering app-based access to the vehicle’s climate, radio, and navigation functions.
The VW Cross Coupe GTE is slated to spawn Volkswagen’s built-in-america, seven-passenger SUV into production some time in late 2016.
