New 2017 VW Atlas: huge SUV might be set for Europe
VW’s just recently exposed Atlas SUV might yet be concerning Europe, despite it being developed with the us as well as China in mind.
The five-meter long, three-row SUV will be developed at VW’s us plant in Chattanooga, however VW execs have exposed to car reveal that spare capability at the factory implies it’s now taking a look at bringing the cars and truck to Europe.
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“We have capability for an additional 20,000 cars and trucks in Chattanooga,” stated Dr Elmar-Marius Licharz. “We’re uncertain about opening it up for Europe so we’re asking the concern as well as inspecting out whether it would work.”
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Dr Licharz likewise told us that VW’s 188bhp 2.0-litre diesel would work in the car, however they’d chose not to offer that engine in the us provided American customer’s views on diesels complying with the VW emissions scandal. However, the Atlas keeping that engine might come to Europe as well as VW is asking prospective clients about the car.
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However, the car’s size might well be the major problem – at over 5 meters long, it’s longer than a variety Rover or a Mercedes GLS as well as according to Licharz it would have difficulty fitting into numerous German garages.
It’s even less likely that the Atlas would discover its method to the UK, though. The additional expense of converting the cars and truck to right-hand drive would make it uneconomical to offer the cars and truck in the UK.
Volkswagen Atlas 2016 LA motor show launch
Volkswagen revealed its very first ever seven-seat SUV ahead of its spring 2017 us launch. The Atlas shoulders the mighty task of restoring the brand’s credibility for North American clients after the damaging emissions scandal. It went on show at the 2016 LA motor show – the ideal location to show it off to American consumers to try as well as rebuild rate of interest in the Volkswagen name.
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