Volkswagen CrossBlue Concept

[Canadian Turbo]

Re: Volkswagen CrossBlue Concept

We still won’t see it until the Los Angeles Auto Show in November, but Volkswagen has revealed a few more details about its forthcoming midsize crossover, which the automaker refers to as its B-SUV. A new promotional video from VW teases the crossover’s length and powertrain ratings.

A promotional video showing a prototype of the new VW midsize crossover reveals that the model will be five meters, four centimeters (198.4 inches) long. That makes it a little bit longer than rival three-row crossovers like the Honda Pilot (194.5 inches) and Toyota Highlander (191.1 inches).

According to the video voiceover, the seven-seater will also pack a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four engine rated at 238 horsepower (177 kilowatts), as well as an optional 3.6-liter V6 good for 280 hp (208 kw).

The crossover, for which a name still has not been announced, will be built at Volkswagen’s plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Styling will draw some inspiration from the CrossBlue concept of 2013. It’s an important model for the brand to pivot from focusing on cars like the Jetta and Golf to larger vehicles more suited to the U.S. market.

“It’s a product that I believe fits really well with this market,” Volkswagen Group of America chairman Hinrich Woebckn said earlier this week. “It is a big step for the brand from a more compact line to a full line with a B SUV.”

The crossover will go on sale in the second quarter of next year, and is likely to be shown publicly in L.A. this fall.

Volkswagen will follow up that model with a long-wheelbase version of the new Tiguan. To be built in Mexico, that model will likely debut at the Detroit Auto Show in January and will go on sale in the U.S. by fall 2017. It will be, “a very competitive offering in the largest segment in the U.S., the compact SUV,” said Hendrik Muth, Volkswagen of America vice president of product marketing and strategy.

[Benjamin]

Re: Volkswagen CrossBlue Concept

I hope it is longer, the back seat is the same configuration as a durango and the space behind it looks non existent. My wife and I looked and sat in a great number of 7-8 seater SUV's and would have loved to have tried the cross blue. We could not wait for this though as I would have liked, although I am not totally disappointed in the highlander either. I don't really have to drive it much, and the hope is I should not have to maintain it much either.

[GINCH]

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I think the Skoda and the LWB Tiguan are essentially the same vehicle (other than the body of course). The cross blue is built on a larger chassis I believe!

[witchcraftz]

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Looks identical, aside from a bit off Skoda styling.

[Canadian Turbo]

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I wonder how much it will share with the recently unveiled Skoda Kodiaq which is also a 7 seater.

[witchcraftz]

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Concept


Spyshots

[stefan]

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http://driving.ca/volkswagen/reviews...-three-row-suv

[witchcraftz]

Re: Volkswagen CrossBlue Concept

Hmmm, I really liked the concept but this looks like a Dodge Durango.

Hopefully when that rubber cover comes off it's going to look better.

[Canadian Turbo]

Re: Volkswagen CrossBlue Concept

Volkswagen’s engineers are hard at work performing hot-weather testing on upcoming vehicles in Death Valley, and this fresh set of spy photos shows the evaluations on the brand’s forthcoming three-row crossover. VW of America has the honors of naming the big CUV, and Teramont is reportedly the division’s favored moniker for it.

This one wears camouflage at the front and rear but middle is bare. The crossover takes major styling cues from the CrossBlue concept, especially the boxy proportions and slab sides. These photos also give us a glimpse inside. While it’s hard to spot many details, a large navigation screen occupies a lot of real estate on the center stack.

VW’s three-row crossover is only for the North American market – at least at first. It shares the MQB platform with many other VW Group products, which means a transverse engine up front. The most likely powerplant is the 3.6-liter V6 from the U.S Passat with 280 horsepower, and 4Motion all-wheel drive would be option – possibly even standard equipment. There are also rumors of the brand’s 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder in the powertrain lineup and perhaps even a hybrid later.

The big crossover goes into production in Chattanooga, Tennessee, by the end of the 2016, and sales would begin in 2017. Expect it to debut at an auto show sometime this year. November’s event in Los Angeles is a likely choice.

[Benjamin]

Re: Volkswagen CrossBlue Concept

I can't wait till then for a 7 seater, I am probably going for the highlander by the looks of things.

[stefan]

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This should be released as the new Tiguan long wheel base this fall. I'm somewhat interested in the final result...

[witchcraftz]

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Concept looked better?

[Canadian Turbo]

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This is still happening, latest pre-production shots complete with fake elements to make it look like something else...

[Lars]

Re: Volkswagen CrossBlue Concept

if this was around when i was looking for my suv last month i woulda checked this out for sure to check out size

[Hardy_Boy]

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first the routan, now an ugly, electric, dodge durango. stop making american cars/cars for americans, vw. they are terrible. the cars of today and tomorrow sure do suck nowadays.

Forgive me I'm not a business major.

But isn't VW running a business? As good business owners wouldn't they build a product in order to compete and get a share of that market? VW is already playing catch up with this, and the competitors seem to be doing quite well with their 7 seaters. From my understanding this is still just a concept and no plans for production yet. But from the sounds of it it would be built by, and for North America. Therefore lowering cost of production, and increasing profit. Sounds like a smart plan to me.

I don't foresee this thing being an Edsel, I hope it goes into production. I would most defenetly buy one if I were in the market. Definitely a real contender in its class.