A U.S.-built replacement for the slow-selling Passat.the car which especially design for North America.Larger and less expensive than VW’s current mid-size car, the new car is aimed directly at the mainstream Honda Accord,Ford Fusion and Toyota Camry. but eventually could be built and sold in other markets.
The New Mid-Size Sedan (NMS) will be built on its new, transverse-engine, front-drive platform.the engine consist of a diesel powered which will be available from the car’s launch in 2011. The diesel version will use the same 2.0-liter diesel as in the VW Jetta and Audi A3.this Apart from standard engine options for the new sedan which will likely include the 2.0 liter turbocharged four, a V6 option,
The hybrid NMS will be available by summer 2012. No specifications were given regarding the hybrid’s fuel efficiency or powertrain setup.
In addition to the upcoming NMS, VW may have another small SUV on the way. Insiders told Autocar that VW is looking into a long-wheelbase version of the Tiguan to make it more appealing to American customers.
The New Mid-Size Sedan (NMS) will Built in Chattanooga, Tennessee and arrive in late 2011 as a 2012 model. Expect pricing at Toyota Camry’s range ($20,000 to $30,000), which would make it barely more expensive than the Jetta and less expensive than current Passat.
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