New Vee-Dubs?

camaroman22 · 03-25-2006, 08:01 PM

VW plans to produce 20 new cars in the next 5 years. One is a ME roadster based on the concept R, and another is codenamed 'C1', a 4-door coupe slotted between the phaeton and passat.

more here:
http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dl.../60320004/1041

-camaroman22

Bravada · 03-25-2006, 08:49 PM

In other words: VW plans lots of cars than have nothing to do with their brand image, while the supposedly Alfa Romeo-rivalling Seat continues with only three model families, one of which outgoing, and the remaining being funky minivans and pretty lacklustre superminis...

VW: believe us, we are a flashy premium brand, but come and get these downmarket Brazilian Foxes!

genjy · 03-25-2006, 09:10 PM

I think VW got an not-so-deserved premium reputation in the 1990's and VW realizes that and it is trying to catch up to that reputation.

I think if people and the media started hailing Buick as a premium brand for some reason, then GM would then consciously make new Buicks better so that image would stay with the brand.

camaroman22 · 03-28-2006, 07:17 PM

i just hope one of the models is a Corrado

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DanCBJMS1988 · 03-28-2006, 09:43 PM

camaroman, I don't think that a new Scirocco would be on their agenda at the moment, except for the coupe slotted in between the Phaeton and the Passat. However, I think that VW should start getting rid of pointless models, such as the Golf Plus when you already have the Touran, etc.

FightingChance · 03-29-2006, 01:08 AM

A new Corrado/Sirocco is indeed forthcoming, as an AWD coupe based on the Jetta in 2008.

I bet it'll cost a bucketload though. I also don't know where VW got it's premium image; I guess people just thought any german car had to be premium.

genjy · 03-29-2006, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by FightingChance

A new Corrado/Sirocco is indeed forthcoming, as an AWD coupe based on the Jetta in 2008.

I bet it'll cost a bucketload though. I also don't know where VW got it's premium image; I guess people just thought any german car had to be premium.

VW cars have very high-end looking interiors--very cleanly designed and the materials used are very good for the segments they are in. That's pretty much the source of VW's perceived premium image, along with it being a German car company and all.

SSrevolution · 03-29-2006, 04:20 PM

We can call it a Germanican Revolution.

FightingChance · 03-29-2006, 08:25 PM

I did love the interior of the '02 Jetta 1.8T I drove.

Strapping.Young.Lad · 03-30-2006, 01:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FightingChance

I did love the interior of the '02 Jetta 1.8T I drove.

It has a very nice design and has soft plastic, but The quality of the plastics are horrible. Ill take a pic and show everyone.

actionjack · 03-30-2006, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FordRules

It has a very nice design and has soft plastic, but The quality of the plastics are horrible. Ill take a pic and show everyone.

I am in them often and the quality is there. You sir are wrong.

Jack

mystikranger · 03-30-2006, 04:31 PM

I'm loving VW's new designs and the fact that their premium cars and are the cost of regular Chevys and Toyotas.

BobLikesBunnies · 03-30-2006, 04:49 PM

There plastics to me feel sturdy and not so hallow like a lot of other cars do. its mostly attention to detail that most German cars normally have granted im sure theres a few things off but for the money prob the best interior around. I just wanna see a subcompact with a Diesel TDI motor come out here 60mpg or higher.

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camaroman22 6.0 Liter LS2 V8 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 4,496	New Vee-Dubs? VW plans to produce 20 new cars in the next 5 years. One is a ME roadster based on the concept R, and another is codenamed 'C1', a 4-door coupe slotted between the phaeton and passat. more here: http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dl.../60320004/1041 -camaroman22 __________________

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Bravada 70 MPG Two Mode Saturn Hybrid Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Warsaw, Poland Posts: 10,732	Re: New Vee-Dubs? In other words: VW plans lots of cars than have nothing to do with their brand image, while the supposedly Alfa Romeo-rivalling Seat continues with only three model families, one of which outgoing, and the remaining being funky minivans and pretty lacklustre superminis... VW: believe us, we are a flashy premium brand, but come and get these downmarket Brazilian Foxes! __________________ NUDE BABES @ GMI??? FOR REAL OR HOAX? See yourself - click! Last edited by Bravada : 03-25-2006 at 08:53 PM.

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genjy 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 5,091	Re: New Vee-Dubs? I think VW got an not-so-deserved premium reputation in the 1990's and VW realizes that and it is trying to catch up to that reputation. I think if people and the media started hailing Buick as a premium brand for some reason, then GM would then consciously make new Buicks better so that image would stay with the brand.

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03-29-2006, 01:08 AM	#6 (permalink)
FightingChance 3.6 Liter V6 Join Date: Dec 2004 Drives: Bicycle Posts: 1,096	Re: New Vee-Dubs? A new Corrado/Sirocco is indeed forthcoming, as an AWD coupe based on the Jetta in 2008. I bet it'll cost a bucketload though. I also don't know where VW got it's premium image; I guess people just thought any german car had to be premium. __________________ "I cannot wait for the new fad to come along, one that doesn't involve making respectable looking cars look as though they were parked nearby when the plastic factory exploded."

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FightingChance 3.6 Liter V6 Join Date: Dec 2004 Drives: Bicycle Posts: 1,096	Re: New Vee-Dubs? I did love the interior of the '02 Jetta 1.8T I drove. __________________ "I cannot wait for the new fad to come along, one that doesn't involve making respectable looking cars look as though they were parked nearby when the plastic factory exploded."

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mystikranger 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Waco, TX Drives: 2007 Chevy HHR LT Posts: 1,929	Re: New Vee-Dubs? I'm loving VW's new designs and the fact that their premium cars and are the cost of regular Chevys and Toyotas. __________________ Current Ride: 2007 Chevy HHR LT Future Ride: 2010 Camaro SS

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BobLikesBunnies 3.8 Liter V6 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Diego Drives: 2004 GTI 20V turbo , 1979 Lancia Beta Zagato Posts: 367	Re: New Vee-Dubs? There plastics to me feel sturdy and not so hallow like a lot of other cars do. its mostly attention to detail that most German cars normally have granted im sure theres a few things off but for the money prob the best interior around. I just wanna see a subcompact with a Diesel TDI motor come out here 60mpg or higher. __________________

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