It's useful, but it's also ugly.
Pass.
Pass.
NAIAS: Volkswagen Cross Coupe GTE Concept
A handsome, wholesome, family-friendly thing.
Car & Driver
By: Alexander Stoklosa
January 2015
![]()
After years of teases, hints, and various concept-car previews, Volkswagen finally is ready to show us its Tennessee-built three-row crossover. Well, almost—the Cross Coupe GTE concept you see here is the last in a line of show cars slated to precede the new U.S.-centric SUV. The lineage began with 2013’s CrossBlue concept, which was followed by the CrossBlue Coupe, and now this, the GTE, which VW is desperate to convince you is the direct preview for the production mid-size crossover we’ve been waiting for.
In a “no, for real, guys, it’s actually happening” tone, VW is quick to point out all of the Cross Coupe GTE’s production-ready features: a 60/40 split-folding rear bench seat, MQB underpinnings (VW Group’s transverse, front-drive–based modular platform), and even specific body dimensions. Details such as the GTE’s two-row five-seat cabin configuration (the 2017 SUV that VW will build in Chattanooga, Tennessee, will offer a third row), huge wheels, and gesture-based interior controls, however, are perhaps merely window dressing intended to grab attention on the automotive calendar’s biggest stage, the Detroit auto show.
Full article available at link.
Car & Driver
By: Alexander Stoklosa
January 2015
After years of teases, hints, and various concept-car previews, Volkswagen finally is ready to show us its Tennessee-built three-row crossover. Well, almost—the Cross Coupe GTE concept you see here is the last in a line of show cars slated to precede the new U.S.-centric SUV. The lineage began with 2013’s CrossBlue concept, which was followed by the CrossBlue Coupe, and now this, the GTE, which VW is desperate to convince you is the direct preview for the production mid-size crossover we’ve been waiting for.
In a “no, for real, guys, it’s actually happening” tone, VW is quick to point out all of the Cross Coupe GTE’s production-ready features: a 60/40 split-folding rear bench seat, MQB underpinnings (VW Group’s transverse, front-drive–based modular platform), and even specific body dimensions. Details such as the GTE’s two-row five-seat cabin configuration (the 2017 SUV that VW will build in Chattanooga, Tennessee, will offer a third row), huge wheels, and gesture-based interior controls, however, are perhaps merely window dressing intended to grab attention on the automotive calendar’s biggest stage, the Detroit auto show.
Full article available at link.
1 - 18 of 18 Posts
It looks good to Australian eyes who are used to a lot of Euro styling. It's restrained and neat and fine for a family vehicle. It's not what I would buy because my balls droop just at the sight of CUV's, and nobody likes droopy balls... 
I like it. It's cool.
1 - 18 of 18 Posts
