VW Nivus SUV Coupe Revealed For Brazil

VW has revealed its smallest SUV-coupe: The Nivus. First sales will commence in South American markets before being rolled-out in Europe next year.The Nivus is 4,266mm long (about the same length as the 4.2m-long India-bound Taigun) and has a 2.56m wheelbase (about 90mm shorter than the Taigun). At 445 litres, the Nivus has a much larger trunk compared to the 373 litres offered by the Taigun. Powering the Nivus is a 1.0-litre TSI petrol engine that has a peak power of 128hp. This turbo-petrol engine is mated to a 6-speed automatic gearbox as standard. There are talks of a 1.5-litre TSI engine too.The South American spec-SUV will come with a long list of features like standard LED tail-lamps, rear parking sensors, cruise control, a multifunction steering wheel, powered wing mirrors and rain sensing wipers, along with automatic headlamps. Higher variants come with a digital instrument panel, paddleshifters, drive modes and front parking sensors. The top-spec Nivus R-Line trim will add in 17-inch alloy wheels, a new Discover Multimedia system, glossy black paint finish and full LED headlamps.An interesting feature on the Nivus is a new, Brazil-developed infotainment system called Volks Play. The 10.1-inch high-definition screen features tech similar to that seen in recent European VWs, including an App Store for increased functionality and built-in wi-fi. This infotainment system, however, will be available as an option on higher variants.The Nivus is the first Brazilian model with adaptive cruise control. Autonomous emergency braking is on offer as well. It also comes with six airbags and a driver drowsiness detection system that are said to be segment-firsts in the market.