VW Seven Seat SUV Concept Set for Detroit Auto Show
Volkswagen will be heading to next year’s Detroit Auto Show with a seven-seater SUV concept based on its Passat model, that will be manufactured in the U.S.
The three-row SUV will make its debut in concept form in Detroit, slotting in between the Tiguan and Touareg models in the German automaker’s existing SUV lineup. It will be developed on VW’s MQB platform, which also underpins the new Golf and is an evolution of the Tiguan’s current platform. Although there’s a big price gap between the Tiguan and Touareg models, the new seven-seater will have to be priced on the lower end of the spectrum to reasonably compete with the Honda Pilot and Ford Edge.
The seven-seater SUV is all part of the automaker’s plan to produce more models in the crossover and SUV segment, joining the Taigun that was unveiled earlier this week.
[Source: Autoweek]
Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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