Volkswagen has released teaser shots of a new crossover
concept it plans to unveil at next week’s 2016 Geneva Motor Show. The concept
is believed to preview a subcompact crossover due out in 2018. This subcompact
crossover is part of a wave of new high-riding models due from VW over the
coming years.
With the second-generation
Tiguan growing considerably in size compared to its predecessor, VW
sees an opportunity to launch at least two smaller crossovers to capitalize on
the strong demand for high-riding vehicles across
the globe.
As the Tiguan is now more of a small crossover than a
compact, VW will plug the gap in the compact crossover segment with a new model
based on the T-Roc
concept from 2014. This compact crossover has been confirmed for sale in
the United States and is being developed alongside Audi’s Q2. It should be revealed later this
year or in early 2017.
The second of VW’s pint-sized crossovers will be the
subcompact being previewed in concept form at the upcoming Geneva show. The
concept is thought to be called a
T-Cross and judging by these teasers it should have a very rugged look.
VW hasn’t mentioned many details, though the automaker states the concept will
have an interior almost completely devoid of switches—just like in the recent Budd-e
electric van concept.
The production model it will eventually spawn will share
much in common with the next-generation VW Polo hatch. It’s possible the
subcompact crossover will also have an Audi twin called
a Q1.
source: http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1102469_vw-teases-concept-previewing-new-subcompact-crossover#image=100546544
by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
http://www.boscheuropean.com
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