Volkswagen CrossBlue
| Volkswagen CrossBlue | |
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| File:Volkswagen CrossBlue concept at NAIAS.jpg | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen |
| Production | Q4 2016/Q1 2017 (planned)[1] |
| Model years | 2017- |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Midsize |
| Body style | 5-door SUV |
| Layout | Front engine, front-wheel drive |
| Platform | VW Group MQB platform[2][3] |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.0 L I4 BiTDI |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 117.323 in (2,980 mm) |
| Length | 196.34 in (4,987 mm) |
| Width | 79.33 in (2,015 mm) |
| Height | 68.23 in (1,733 mm) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Volkswagen Routan |
The Volkswagen CrossBlue is a concept diesel plug-in-hybrid mid-size SUV, intended to sit in the VW SUV range, below the Volkswagen Touareg. The concept version of the car has six seats, but the production version that will be based on it will have a traditional seven-seat layout.[4] It is meant to replace the slow selling Volkswagen Routan minivan[citation needed], and is intended to be sold exclusively in the American and Canadian markets. However Volkswagen of Australia is currently trying to convince Volkswagen executives to have the concept appear in Australian Auto Shows.[4] In the American and Canadian markets, its targeted competitors are the Toyota Highlander, Toyota 4Runner, Ford Explorer, and Honda Pilot. On July 14, 2014, Volkswagen announced that the CrossBlue will be built at its factory in Chattanooga, Tennessee. [5]
The production version will be available with a range of engines including turbocharged 4-cylinder gasoline (TSI) and diesels (TDI), as well as planned hybrid powertrain options.
CrossBlue Coupé Concept
At the 2013 Auto Shanghai, VW revealed a different, sportier version of the car, named Volkswagen CrossBlue Coupé.[6]
Škoda Kodiaq
In 2014, Škoda announced that the company have plans to release a new 2016 Škoda SUV model, which will be closely based on the Volkswagen CrossBlue concept. The news of the launch of this model was confirmed by Mr. Winfried Vahland, head of the Czech company.[7] Autocar India announced in 2016 that the model name Kodiak would be used although other sources use the spelling Kodiaq[8]
References
- ↑ http://www.motor1.com/news/43848/volkswagen-crossblue-production-version-confirmed-for-2016
- ↑ http://www.caranddriver.com/news/volkswagen-crossblue-concept-photos-and-info-news
- ↑ http://www.motor1.com/news/43848/volkswagen-crossblue-production-version-confirmed-for-2016
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- ↑ http://www.autocarindia.com/auto-news/new-skoda-seven-seat-suv-to-be-called-kodiak-399285.aspx
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