- The Volkswagen Group has decided to build a new segment D SUV in its U.S. Chattanooga plant (Tennessee). This new model will be different from the Tiguan (segment C) and Touareg (segment E) that are manufactured in Europe.

- The new vehicle’s final name it not yet known but it should be announced at the end of 2016 and will be marketed at the beginning of 2017. It will be based on the CrossBlue concept unveiled last year at the Detroit Auto Show and will be equipped with seven seats.

- According to its manufacturer, this future vehicle will have amenities and dimensions close to those of best selling American SUVs and will be more in line with the current expectations of U.S. customers.

- The SUV will be based on the platform of the American Passat and allow the plant Chattanooga to get closer to the production objectives set by Volkswagen’s management, the Passat that is currently produced does not respond fully to the expectations of the manufacturer. Indeed, it  was purchased by 140 000 customers in 2013 (against 175 000 in 2012), with the arrival of the new SUV the plant's capacity will increase from 170 000 units per year to 250 000 units per year.

- Volkswagen group's goal is to sell 800 000 vehicles (all models) in the United States in 2018, while sales barely surpassed 400 000 units in 2013. 

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