Rumorpile: Volkswagen Reconsiders Truck Plan For The U.S.

Looks like it would compete against the Canyon/Colorado if it came as is to the US market. But if the grow it to compete in the full class market that is already packed, I do not see them being successful.

They would do best to go after the deserted mini and medium size truck market that many people would love to have.

But they'd have to build it here... and with the current state of VW's labor relations, might have a interesting time doing so.

I don't see a VW truck selling in the US, can you say Routan pt 2

I think it would go good against the Colorado. Maybe they could build it in mexico or tennessee

I agree with others in that if they kept it midsize, and I mean truly midsize, it would be tapping an under served market segment. The key would be to keep it appreciably smaller than a full size pickup and at least be able to compete on price. That might be tough in the lower range trim levels but I would think it easy in the higher ranges. Or, come with a small, fuel efficient diesel.

I have owned two Chevy S-10's and two Ford Ranger's and while I would strongly consider another small pickup, I can't envision myself ever being in the market for a full size. They don't fit in my garage, aren't convenient for parking and would rarely be used to tow or haul anything.

Yeah, I have admired the Amarok from afar since it came out. It is a handsome small truck, and with VW diesel power, very competitive in the segment. I wish they would have found a way to sell it here years ago.

If VW decides to go full size for the truck to sell here, they will have made a huge mistake and I honestly do not expect them to succeed.

New Colorado is not attractive, I suppose if VW made a decent looking rig it may make inroads.

Chevy really half assed it on the Colorado I think. They screwed up the looks of the new full sizers too.

Sat in a new Yukon at the auto show last weekend now that is a NICE interior on a truck.,....

GMC's canyon is really nice if you don't like the Chevy

Right now GMC are the best looking full size trucks and SUV's, last version it was the Chevy's.

Interesting that both divisions cannot seem to get a good long term design language for their auto's.

I don't know what you're talking about... GMC has been extremely consistent with their design language

Just proves personal taste is a fickle thing. I thought the last update on the trucks and SUV's went to Chevy and now the new release of the SUV's and Trucks clearly goes to GMC. Yes there have had consistent design elements, but they tend to go from one extreme on the left to the right. IMHO they have not found the solid center yet, but this might be it from my point of few.

I may be in the minority here but I actually really like the styling of the Colorado. I definitely think the GMC Canyon looks more classy and upscale but still think the Colorado is attractive. I quite honestly would park either one in my garage if I were in the market for a small pick up.

Not that I don't like the new Silvy, but I am glad the Colorado went its own way in front end styling.