Comments on: VW planning 7-seat SUV based on next-generation Passat platform http://www.leftlanenews.com/vw-planning-7-seat-suv-based-on-next-generation-passat-platform.html Car news, reviews, and specs for the auto-industry Sat, 11 Feb 2012 02:43:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Get Real http://www.leftlanenews.com/vw-planning-7-seat-suv-based-on-next-generation-passat-platform.html#comment-373871 Get Real Wed, 16 Apr 2008 18:18:20 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/vw-planning-7-seat-suv-based-on-next-generation-passat-platform.html#comment-373871 VW is as lost as Ford. Sad to see once mighty companies lost in the world market. VW is as lost as Ford.
Sad to see once mighty companies lost in the world market.

]]> By: autonut http://www.leftlanenews.com/vw-planning-7-seat-suv-based-on-next-generation-passat-platform.html#comment-373689 autonut Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:10:37 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/vw-planning-7-seat-suv-based-on-next-generation-passat-platform.html#comment-373689 It actually makes me feel good and patriotic: look Nazis are as dumb as Ford and GM! It actually makes me feel good and patriotic: look Nazis are as dumb as Ford and GM!

]]> By: autonut http://www.leftlanenews.com/vw-planning-7-seat-suv-based-on-next-generation-passat-platform.html#comment-373688 autonut Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:10:01 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/vw-planning-7-seat-suv-based-on-next-generation-passat-platform.html#comment-373688 Another one bites the dust... Does not look like product managers at VW know which way wind blows. I think quality of existing fleet is in much dire need of repair then any future mistakes. Another one bites the dust…
Does not look like product managers at VW know which way wind blows. I think quality of existing fleet is in much dire need of repair then any future mistakes.

]]> By: El Aleman http://www.leftlanenews.com/vw-planning-7-seat-suv-based-on-next-generation-passat-platform.html#comment-373569 El Aleman Tue, 15 Apr 2008 19:06:08 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/vw-planning-7-seat-suv-based-on-next-generation-passat-platform.html#comment-373569 tripleonefive: I totally agree on the X7, I read about BMW thinking about it shortly after the first generation X5 came out, but I guess with today's eco-madness and high gas prices it's less likely than ever.. Still I think the X6 will prove successful, not that it makes any sense, but it's just pretty damn cool. dr.W: I think it will slot in underneath because it's more of a car-based crossover than an SUV.. The Touareg has independant suspension and a unibody construction, but a longitudional engine layout and amazing offroad capabilities (which nobody ever uses). So the new crossover would be more of a Ford Edge, I guess. cookie4me: Never, that's why VW is gonna build a low-cost sedan for America, and that's what it's gonna be based on.. tripleonefive:

I totally agree on the X7, I read about BMW thinking about it shortly after the first generation X5 came out, but I guess with today’s eco-madness and high gas prices it’s less likely than ever..

Still I think the X6 will prove successful, not that it makes any sense, but it’s just pretty damn cool.

dr.W:

I think it will slot in underneath because it’s more of a car-based crossover than an SUV.. The Touareg has independant suspension and a unibody construction, but a longitudional engine layout and amazing offroad capabilities (which nobody ever uses). So the new crossover would be more of a Ford Edge, I guess.

cookie4me:

Never, that’s why VW is gonna build a low-cost sedan for America, and that’s what it’s gonna be based on..

]]> By: cookie4me http://www.leftlanenews.com/vw-planning-7-seat-suv-based-on-next-generation-passat-platform.html#comment-373510 cookie4me Tue, 15 Apr 2008 17:22:20 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/vw-planning-7-seat-suv-based-on-next-generation-passat-platform.html#comment-373510 Low Cost? Since when has a Passat been low cost? Low Cost? Since when has a Passat been low cost?

]]> By: johnnycanuck http://www.leftlanenews.com/vw-planning-7-seat-suv-based-on-next-generation-passat-platform.html#comment-373501 johnnycanuck Tue, 15 Apr 2008 17:04:45 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/vw-planning-7-seat-suv-based-on-next-generation-passat-platform.html#comment-373501 I foresee the Minivan making a comeback. What out there is more practical, has easier access to the back row and gets better fuel economy? Wait, VW already knows this which is why they have the Routan. So what exactly is the point of this new SUV/Crossover, other than some attempt to cover virtually every niche imaginable. I foresee the Minivan making a comeback. What out there is more practical, has easier access to the back row and gets better fuel economy? Wait, VW already knows this which is why they have the Routan. So what exactly is the point of this new SUV/Crossover, other than some attempt to cover virtually every niche imaginable.

]]> By: jackjimturkey http://www.leftlanenews.com/vw-planning-7-seat-suv-based-on-next-generation-passat-platform.html#comment-373488 jackjimturkey Tue, 15 Apr 2008 16:35:59 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/vw-planning-7-seat-suv-based-on-next-generation-passat-platform.html#comment-373488 A good idea. 1115: I prefer the A8 TomF: this isn't a "bigger vehicle," it's an alternative to giant truck-based SUVs. A good idea.
1115: I prefer the A8
TomF: this isn’t a “bigger vehicle,” it’s an alternative to giant truck-based SUVs.

]]> By: savedsol http://www.leftlanenews.com/vw-planning-7-seat-suv-based-on-next-generation-passat-platform.html#comment-373487 savedsol Tue, 15 Apr 2008 16:35:50 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/vw-planning-7-seat-suv-based-on-next-generation-passat-platform.html#comment-373487 Where's my GX3?! Where’s my GX3?!

]]> By: TomF http://www.leftlanenews.com/vw-planning-7-seat-suv-based-on-next-generation-passat-platform.html#comment-373483 TomF Tue, 15 Apr 2008 16:29:11 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/vw-planning-7-seat-suv-based-on-next-generation-passat-platform.html#comment-373483 How come the vehicles get bigger and beefier as gas prices rise? Wouldn't a smart car company be planning in the other direction? How come the vehicles get bigger and beefier as gas prices rise? Wouldn’t a smart car company be planning in the other direction?

]]> By: enthusiast89 http://www.leftlanenews.com/vw-planning-7-seat-suv-based-on-next-generation-passat-platform.html#comment-373482 enthusiast89 Tue, 15 Apr 2008 16:25:27 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/vw-planning-7-seat-suv-based-on-next-generation-passat-platform.html#comment-373482 almost as good a decision as the phaeton! almost as good a decision as the phaeton!

]]> By: dr.W http://www.leftlanenews.com/vw-planning-7-seat-suv-based-on-next-generation-passat-platform.html#comment-373478 dr.W Tue, 15 Apr 2008 16:08:09 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/vw-planning-7-seat-suv-based-on-next-generation-passat-platform.html#comment-373478 I don't get it, it will be bigger than the Touareg (7 seats compared to 5) but slot in below it. So that means they are going to downgrade the interior/offer fewer options. I guess they do not feel that they can sell a longer version of the Toureg as it would compete with the Q7 in the same price range. On a different not, I agree with tripleonefive that BMW should make and X7, it would be far more practical than the X6 and sell better to boot. Also, the R-class is not stupid it is a very well put together and well thought out car. It offers more space and amenities than most of its competition. Unfortunately, MB just could not decide how to market it so they chose not to market it at all, that is the stupid part. They should have marketed it as a tall S-class wagon, in the same vein as the Audi Allroad. We have one and everyone who rides in it loves it and then they say, how come I've never seen a commercial for it? I don’t get it, it will be bigger than the Touareg (7 seats compared to 5) but slot in below it. So that means they are going to downgrade the interior/offer fewer options. I guess they do not feel that they can sell a longer version of the Toureg as it would compete with the Q7 in the same price range.

On a different not, I agree with tripleonefive that BMW should make and X7, it would be far more practical than the X6 and sell better to boot.

Also, the R-class is not stupid it is a very well put together and well thought out car. It offers more space and amenities than most of its competition. Unfortunately, MB just could not decide how to market it so they chose not to market it at all, that is the stupid part. They should have marketed it as a tall S-class wagon, in the same vein as the Audi Allroad. We have one and everyone who rides in it loves it and then they say, how come I’ve never seen a commercial for it?

]]> By: tripleonefive http://www.leftlanenews.com/vw-planning-7-seat-suv-based-on-next-generation-passat-platform.html#comment-373476 tripleonefive Tue, 15 Apr 2008 16:04:13 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/vw-planning-7-seat-suv-based-on-next-generation-passat-platform.html#comment-373476 Im not saying all the interiors are but the Tigs was very plain and just a radio and three knobs I like the Touregs interior and the Passats I figured they would make them look similar I would love to see links to these awards that VW has won. If you have any let me know Change your name to A5 thats the best Audi in the lineup Im not saying all the interiors are but the Tigs was very plain and just a radio and three knobs
I like the Touregs interior and the Passats I figured they would make them look similar
I would love to see links to these awards that VW has won. If you have any let me know
Change your name to A5 thats the best Audi in the lineup

]]> By: A4 http://www.leftlanenews.com/vw-planning-7-seat-suv-based-on-next-generation-passat-platform.html#comment-373469 A4 Tue, 15 Apr 2008 15:59:24 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/vw-planning-7-seat-suv-based-on-next-generation-passat-platform.html#comment-373469 and mercedes has a minivan, that stupid ass R-class and mercedes has a minivan, that stupid ass R-class

]]> By: A4 http://www.leftlanenews.com/vw-planning-7-seat-suv-based-on-next-generation-passat-platform.html#comment-373468 A4 Tue, 15 Apr 2008 15:58:50 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/vw-planning-7-seat-suv-based-on-next-generation-passat-platform.html#comment-373468 ill guarantee you the tiguans interior isnt cheesy. VW wins awards year after year for their interiors and while it may be a bit more of the same, it will be far from cheesy. ill guarantee you the tiguans interior isnt cheesy. VW wins awards year after year for their interiors and while it may be a bit more of the same, it will be far from cheesy.

]]> By: tripleonefive http://www.leftlanenews.com/vw-planning-7-seat-suv-based-on-next-generation-passat-platform.html#comment-373455 tripleonefive Tue, 15 Apr 2008 15:34:56 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/vw-planning-7-seat-suv-based-on-next-generation-passat-platform.html#comment-373455 Wow I guess VW is trying to become a company with a full line of vehicles They need to figure out whether they want to be Toyota or MB They have the CC for the CLS ? yet they have Minivans and Beetles Is the Toureg selling that well for them to make a 7 passenger ?? I think the Tiguans interior looks cheesy I always thought BMW should have an X7 SUV instead we get a 4 seat X6 that seat 4 at 56grand ?Hmm Either way Im happy that they are rebadging an Aspen Wow I guess VW is trying to become a company with a full line of vehicles
They need to figure out whether they want to be Toyota or MB
They have the CC for the CLS ? yet they have Minivans and Beetles
Is the Toureg selling that well for them to make a 7 passenger ??
I think the Tiguans interior looks cheesy
I always thought BMW should have an X7 SUV instead we get a 4 seat X6 that seat 4 at 56grand ?Hmm
Either way Im happy that they are rebadging an Aspen

]]> By: A4 http://www.leftlanenews.com/vw-planning-7-seat-suv-based-on-next-generation-passat-platform.html#comment-373449 A4 Tue, 15 Apr 2008 15:21:44 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/vw-planning-7-seat-suv-based-on-next-generation-passat-platform.html#comment-373449 it seems like this might be a little much it seems like this might be a little much

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