Saturday, June 18, 2005

Touareg coupe and pickup by 2007?


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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.

Aricles: Automoblie : Inside Line : Autobild.de (German)