Check out the Rockton...

**Seano** · 23-09-2010, 03:16 PM

Seriously, VW.....who the heck dreams up these names

Just revealed along with the single cab Amaroak at the Hanover Commercial Vehicle show

The Transporter Rockton: A Transporter for hard off-road operation, for carrying personnel and material to places which are really difficult to reach – it was for these extreme conditions that the Transporter Rockton was developed. The allwheel drive Rockton has been tailored especially to the needs of target groups such as building contractors, mountain rescue teams, and other potential groups such as hunters. The permanent all-wheel drive 4MOTION, with a differential lock on the rear axle as standard, a body lift of 30 millimetres, and reinforced suspension and shock absorption, can carry up to five people plus freight with complete reliability, even over trackless terrain.

Press release

Personally....I like the look of the underbody armour

**team_v** · 23-09-2010, 03:25 PM

From memory the Rockton was one of the names proposed for the Tiguan.
They scrapped it because in some places it was to be sold the name had obscure or lewd meanings in the native language.

Loving the AT tyres, not so much the moutnain grey looking paint.
Also like how the front passenger chair can swivel around.

**4wheels** · 23-09-2010, 05:38 PM

At last, they've offered a serious replacement for the T3 Syncro. I'd like to learn more about the underbody armour, and whether it will be optional on other models. Also curious to see if they offer it with DSG. I'm still unsure how that will work in an off-road situation.

Brian
2007 Trakkadu 4Motion.

**flyingfridge** · 24-09-2010, 05:10 PM

That's awesome, DO WANT HERE NOW

**gldgti** · 24-09-2010, 06:25 PM

Originally Posted by team_v

From memory the Rockton was one of the names proposed for the Tiguan.
They scrapped it because in some places it was to be sold the name had obscure or lewd meanings in the native language.

That's why you cant buy a mitsu Pajero in South America. (its called a different name there)

I definately like that transporter

**flyingfridge** · 24-09-2010, 07:02 PM

Originally Posted by gldgti

That's why you cant buy a mitsu Pajero in South America. (its called a different name there)

I definately like that transporter

Hehe but the funniest part of that is just what Pajero means in spanish....

**Ivo** · 24-09-2010, 09:21 PM

Looks very cool! I'd have one and the Mrs can have the Multivan.

Speaking of car names and their meanings......

10 Most Badly Named Cars Names Pajero , Pinto , Ascona Etc | Tech,Fun,This n That at www.Hem.com.np

**phaeton** · 25-09-2010, 12:02 PM

I doubt we would see this here, although VGA are targeting NSW Ambulance with 4Motion so perhaps there is a future of Rockton Down Under

Live pictures from IAA UnitedPictures.COM

Press Release http://vwphaetonfan.blogspot.com/201...n-masters.html

**Tornado T5** · 26-09-2010, 12:12 PM

Originally Posted by 4wheels

At last, they've offered a serious replacement for the T3 Syncro. I'd like to learn more about the underbody armour, and whether it will be optional on other models. Also curious to see if they offer it with DSG. I'm still unsure how that will work in an off-road situation.

Brian
2007 Trakkadu 4Motion.

From phaeton's link there are hi-res versions which give a better veiw of the underside plating.

I translated this from the VW german site models released at the show.
http://translate.google.com.au/trans...n&hl=&ie=UTF-8

I like the look of the "Edition 25" Multivan 4motion/dsg...