It will arrive first in China, but it will then be available in other major markets worldwide, except Europe.
Volkswagen’s next car for people will be an SUV. It’ll be the first ever model made in China and be available worldwide. Volkswagen sees great potential in the new model, so it gave it the nickname “Volk-SUV”.
“We call it internally VolksSUV – The production car won’t have that name because it turned out to be a regional project into an international project,” Juergen Stamann, sales chief at VW, explained Automotive News Europe.
The teaser image of the VW model looks a lot like its current Tiguan, but has a more boxy appearance. A wide grille runs across the front and connects to rectangular headlights. A large trapezoidal intake is featured on the fascia. The SUV’s shoulders are marked by a prominent crease. The picture also suggests that the roof is tall and fairly flat.
The MQB platform will be used by the model. The details of the powertrain are still unknown. These underpinnings options allow VW to offer a wide range of engines, including a variety of three- and 4-cylinder engines. All-wheel drive is possible.
In August, the Volks-SUV will make its debut in China. In 2020, production will begin worldwide at three sites in Russia, Mexico, and Argentina. They will be selling 400,000 per year around the world.
According to Automotive News Europe VW will not offer the Volks-SUV to European customers because of the T-Roc The SUV will be in a similar spot in the lineup. The company will also place the SUV in the United States below the standard. Tiguan . VW will also unveil the next-generation Tuareg SUV at an event in Beijing on March 23. Teaser images show that the SUV will sport a boxy look. The SUV will feature major tech updates.