Touareg coupe and pickup on the way?

Yannis · 06-26-2006, 10:54 AM

According to some sources, Volkswagen may be launching variants of their popular Touareg SUV. By 2007, the Touareg may have a coupe and pick-up truck version. The first model expected to be launched in 2006 is the coupe, which will aim to compete with the upcoming BMW X6. The second model, expected sometime in 2007, is a pickup truck based on the AAC Concept shown at the Detroit Auto Show in 2000. It is expected to compete with the proposed pickup truck from Mercedes Benz. VW hasn't confirmed or denied whether they will launch a Touareg coupe or a pickup truck, however VW is expected to release up to 13 new models in the next two years.

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Harry Plopper · 06-26-2006, 11:15 AM

Just like CLS & X3 won't be the only vehicles in the segment soon, X6 will not be the only SAC in the market.

We can surely expect some SAC vehicles coming from VAG and Porsche, and maybe even Mercedes (MLC?).

Centurion · 06-27-2006, 05:14 AM

^^^
Totally possible. these days many manufacturers are almost forced to follow trends.

Hypersonic · 06-27-2006, 05:22 AM

I must be missing something here .....what is the point of this?

VW once represented the epitome of German rationality and practicality -- this just seems over-indulgent and extravagant to me ....an utterly ridiculous idea .....but they probably would sell ...and that is what really confuses me.

Monster · 06-27-2006, 06:22 AM

what exactly is the point of having a Touareg coupe? Maybe it will make more sense if they put a Porsche badge on it and use it as the Cayenne's replacement.

Giannis · 06-28-2006, 06:01 AM

a touareg pick-up reminds me of those big american pickups... I don't think this is a good idea!

cawimmer430 · 10-14-2006, 05:51 PM

It looks pretty good though, even if this is a photoshop.

Mikael · 10-14-2006, 06:03 PM

I just can't stand the idea of pick-up trucks from the German luxury car manufacturers.

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Yannis Philosopher Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 7,198 My Mood: Thanks: 1,243 Thanked 1,229 Times in 701 Posts	Touareg coupe and pickup on the way? According to some sources, Volkswagen may be launching variants of their popular Touareg SUV. By 2007, the Touareg may have a coupe and pick-up truck version. The first model expected to be launched in 2006 is the coupe, which will aim to compete with the upcoming BMW X6. The second model, expected sometime in 2007, is a pickup truck based on the AAC Concept shown at the Detroit Auto Show in 2000. It is expected to compete with the proposed pickup truck from Mercedes Benz. VW hasn't confirmed or denied whether they will launch a Touareg coupe or a pickup truck, however VW is expected to release up to 13 new models in the next two years. - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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Harry Plopper Oinky Wizard Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 3,746 Thanks: 76 Thanked 902 Times in 466 Posts	Re: Touareg coupe and pickup on the way? Just like CLS & X3 won't be the only vehicles in the segment soon, X6 will not be the only SAC in the market. We can surely expect some SAC vehicles coming from VAG and Porsche, and maybe even Mercedes (MLC?).

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Centurion Trendsetter Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 7,075 Thanks: 595 Thanked 723 Times in 422 Posts	Re: Touareg coupe and pickup on the way? ^^^ Totally possible. these days many manufacturers are almost forced to follow trends.

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Hypersonic Aficionado Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 5,463 My Mood: Thanks: 948 Thanked 814 Times in 496 Posts	Re: Touareg coupe and pickup on the way? I must be missing something here .....what is the point of this? VW once represented the epitome of German rationality and practicality -- this just seems over-indulgent and extravagant to me ....an utterly ridiculous idea .....but they probably would sell ...and that is what really confuses me.

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