New Volkswagen Midsize SUV Heading to US in 2016
Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn just confirmed that the German automaker will be bringing a new midsize SUV to North America in 2016.
The new midsize SUV will emphasize technology and is based on a new modular platform designed to underpin larger vehicles that will use lessons learned from the automaker’s MQB platform according to Volkswagen spokesman Thomas Tetzlaff.
Tetzlaff also shared that the new model “might not even be sold in Europe,” suggesting that it will be specifically designed for North America.
The SUV will seat seven passengers and will be based on the CrossBlue concept seen a year ago at the Detroit Auto Show and shown in the photo above.
Discuss this story at our Volkswagen forum.
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.
More by Jason Siu
Comments
Join the conversation