VW Considering Microbus-Inspired Crossover to Add Volume

Since the introduction of the New BeetleVolkswagen Beetle (modern)Germany, 1997 > present2 series
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over a decade ago, VolkswagenVolkswagenGermany, 1938 > present98 models
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has been presenting concepts inspired by its other classic - the Microbus. As VW AG tries to double US sales volume by 2018 to one million vehicles annually, it is looking into any niche that it can. VW AG is planning an aggressive expansion of its crossover lineup in North America. As many as four new crossovers could come to the US from VW AG in the next six years.

A possibility, according to VW executives, is producing the BulliVolkswagen BulliGermany, 2011 > 201116 photos
concept from the 2011 Geneva Motor Show as a car-based crossover. The Volkswagen Bulli would be similar in size to a Scion xBScion xB Gen.2Japan, 2008 > present6 versions
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if it went into production and able to carry five adults. 

The TiguanVolkswagen Tiguan Gen.1Germany, 2007 > 2015132 versions
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will also get a larger replacement in 2014, but the new car will be larger than the previous generation to compete with the new CR-VHonda CR-V Gen.4Japan, 2012 > present34 versions
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and upcoming Rav4Toyota Rav4Japan, 2005 > 201234 versions
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. 

VW AG is even considering building a larger, seven-passenger crossover at its Chattanooga, Tennessee, plant that might be exclusive to the US. 

Audi already plans to bring the Q3Audi Q3Germany, 2011 > present66 versions
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crossover to the US next year to increase volume, and the Q5Audi Q5 Gen.1Germany, 2008 > 201663 versions
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will be built in Audi's new Mexican factory in 2016 to lower North American prices. 

Crossovers make up 18.7% of the US car market but only 7% of VW AG US sales. The company sees it as an easy area to increase volume. 

Source: Automotive News