"Automotive News Europe is reporting that Volkswagen design head Walter de Silva is reportedly planning a compact crossover to slot in beneath the Tiguan in Europe.
According to ANE, the compact SUV and crossover segment in Europe is up 81 percent, with the Dacia Duster leading the way. VW, which has grand plans to be the world’s largest automaker in the near future, would be foolish not to have an entry in this segment.
'Crossover demand is expanding from mature markets to emerging markets,' de Silva told ANE, 'We have to cover this growing appetite with a multilateral expansion in the offer[ings] of our brands.'
While Volkswagen showed off a seemingly production-ready concept dubbed the Cross Coupe at the Tokyo Motor Show, de Silva said that it won’t be the baby Tiguan, or even the next Tiguan for that matter. 'The Cross Coupe is not a preview of the next Tiguan – a vehicle which will keep more traditional proportions,' said de Silva, 'But [it is] a first look at how we could lure different customers in the crossover segment.'" [Continue reading...]
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