SAIC Volkswagen MPV spied testing in China!
This is the first public exposure of the new SAIC Volkswagen MQB based Minivan / MPV to compete with the likes of the SAIC GM Buick GL8 and Chrysler Pacifica people movers. It can be seen testing with the SAIC Volkswagen T-Cross.
We at VWNEWSBLOG suspect this is the 3rd generation of the Sharan nameplate. Which could be about to go to China for production. As it is likely the largest market for people movers since the adoption of the SUV craze has swept the globe and dwindled other markets such as sedans, coupe and cabriolets etc.
We also like to speculate this could potentially be an option for the North American Region as a Minivan option. The minivan option is missing from the North American market. VW has stated in the past that it strongly believes that the Minivan market may pick up again eventually. This can be seen with the I.D. Buzz which will go in to production from 2022.
Also with strong ties between VW NAR and SAIC Volkswagen which both markets share Passat sedans, Tiguan SUVs, Teramont/Atlas SUVs & Tharu/Tarek SUVs. Could this model go to Chattanooga?
Time will tell - stay tuned for the latest as it comes to hand.
Sources:
https://www.autohome.com.cn/news/201809/922219.html#pvareaid=102624
https://kuaibao.qq.com/s/20180830A05KAU00?refer=spider
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