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By Drew Dowdell
Volkswagen is working both ends of the SUV size spectrum lately. Their Atlas model has become an excellent seller, moving 74,108 copies as of November 2019. That an increase of 40% over the prior year to date figures. Though it's first model year was 2018, Volkswagen feels that it is nearly time for a refresh for 2021. The update will be mostly visual with new head and tail lights, new front and rear bumpers, and a revised grille. Volkswagen says it will also have updated and new driver-assistance features on top of the suits of technology the Atlas already sports. The changes will bring the full-size Atlas more into visual alignment with the new Atlas Cross Sport just hitting the market now.
Also coming will be a new crossover slotted below the Tiguan that will compete more directly with the Jeep Compass, Nissan Rogue Sport, and others in that class. While details are scarce, we do know what it won't be, it won't be the European T-Roc currently on sale overseas. The new model will be designed specifically for North America and built in Mexico. It should launch in the U.S. sometime in the Summer of 2021.
For those of you lamenting the demise of the sedan, Volkswagen did manage to take a shot at the U.S. manufacturers by saying, "While some brands have walked away from car sales, we are focused on making smart decisions in this segment which is still a big part of the market."
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By Drew Dowdell
Volkswagen is working both ends of the SUV size spectrum lately. Their Atlas model has become an excellent seller, moving 74,108 copies as of November 2019. That an increase of 40% over the prior year to date figures. Though it's first model year was 2018, Volkswagen feels that it is nearly time for a refresh for 2021. The update will be mostly visual with new head and tail lights, new front and rear bumpers, and a revised grille. Volkswagen says it will also have updated and new driver-assistance features on top of the suits of technology the Atlas already sports. The changes will bring the full-size Atlas more into visual alignment with the new Atlas Cross Sport just hitting the market now.
Also coming will be a new crossover slotted below the Tiguan that will compete more directly with the Jeep Compass, Nissan Rogue Sport, and others in that class. While details are scarce, we do know what it won't be, it won't be the European T-Roc currently on sale overseas. The new model will be designed specifically for North America and built in Mexico. It should launch in the U.S. sometime in the Summer of 2021.
For those of you lamenting the demise of the sedan, Volkswagen did manage to take a shot at the U.S. manufacturers by saying, "While some brands have walked away from car sales, we are focused on making smart decisions in this segment which is still a big part of the market."
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By Drew Dowdell
One of the safety issues surrounding electric vehicles is that they are nearly silent at low speeds with only limited tire noise emanating from them. This is a hazardous situation for pedestrians who may not hear an EV creeping up being them.
Volkswagen is working on a solution to the issue by hiring composer and music producer Leslie Mandoki to produce a sound for the upcoming ID series of cars to make when operating at low speeds. One advantage of this is that brands, including Volkswagen, can craft their own voice for their cars to have. The Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System operates both inside and outside of the car and fades away when the car reaches cruising speeds where wind and road noise are sufficient.
“An electric vehicle’s sound defines its identity. The sound should be confident and likable. It may well sound futuristic and must also impress with its unique character”, Dr. Frank Welsch explains as the Chief Development Officer of Volkswagen Passenger Cars.
To hear the sound of the upcoming Volkswagen ID series, click below.
AVAS_EU_VW-ID3_Start_Fahrt_ueber30kmh_Bremsen.wav
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By Drew Dowdell
One of the safety issues surrounding electric vehicles is that they are nearly silent at low speeds with only limited tire noise emanating from them. This is a hazardous situation for pedestrians who may not hear an EV creeping up being them.
Volkswagen is working on a solution to the issue by hiring composer and music producer Leslie Mandoki to produce a sound for the upcoming ID series of cars to make when operating at low speeds. One advantage of this is that brands, including Volkswagen, can craft their own voice for their cars to have. The Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System operates both inside and outside of the car and fades away when the car reaches cruising speeds where wind and road noise are sufficient.
“An electric vehicle’s sound defines its identity. The sound should be confident and likable. It may well sound futuristic and must also impress with its unique character”, Dr. Frank Welsch explains as the Chief Development Officer of Volkswagen Passenger Cars.
To hear the sound of the upcoming Volkswagen ID series, click below.
AVAS_EU_VW-ID3_Start_Fahrt_ueber30kmh_Bremsen.wav
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By Drew Dowdell
Volkswagen of America November 2019 Sales
Nov. 19
Nov. 18
Yr/Yr%
change
Nov. 19 YTD
Nov. 18 YTD
Yr/Yr%
change
Golf
318
300
6.0%
5,330
6,361
-16% GTI
768
1,045
-27%
10,907
15,639 -30% Golf R
356
116
207%
3,829
3,380 13% e-Golf
366
230
59%
4,599
1,132 306% Golf SportWagen
945
797
19%
10,064
13,334 -25% Total Golf Family
2,753
2,488
11%
34,729
39,846 -13% Jetta Sedan
8,966
9,207
-2.6%
92,289
80,473 15% Jetta SportWagen
(now Golf SportWagen)
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N/A
- 71
N/A
Total Jetta
8,966
9,207
-2.6%
92,289
80,544 15% Beetle Coupe
383
338
13%
7,380
8,181 -10% Beetle Convertible
407
210
94%
9,123
5,313 72%
Total Beetle
790
548
44%
16,503
13,494 22% Passat
228
2,156
-89%
13,409 38,285 -65% CC
4
5
-20%
56
444
-87% Arteon
317 - N/A 2,166 - N/A Tiguan Limited
1
273
-100%
390
13,357 -97% Tiguan
8,402
6,794
24%
101,642
81,123 25% Total Tiguan
8,403
7,067
19%
102,032
94,480
8%
Touareg
1
85
-99%
153
1,964
-92% Atlas
7,756
5,233
48%
74,108
52,960
40% Total Car
13,058
14,404
-9.3%
159,152
172,613
-7.8%
Total SUV
16,160
12,385
30%
176,293
149,404
18%
TOTAL
29,218
26,789
9.1%
335,445
322,017
4.2%
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