Volkswagen CrossBlue
Overview
Manufacturer	Volkswagen
Production	2016 (planned)[1]
Model years	2016-
Body and chassis
Class	Midsize
Body style	5-door SUV
Layout	Front engine, front-wheel drive
Platform	Volkswagen Group MQB platform[2]
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.^[3] 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.^[3] 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. ^[4]

Production version may have a gasoline engine instead of the TDI engine.

CrossBlue Coupé Concept[edit]

VW Cross Blue Coupé concept at Auto Shanghai 2013

At the 2013 Auto Shanghai, VW revealed a different, sportier version of the car, named Volkswagen CrossBlue Coupé.^[5]

Future Škoda SUV model[edit]

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.^[6]

References[edit]

External links[edit]

• Volkswagen CrossBlue concept (2013 NAIAS Detroit)