Jacoby acknowledges need for a small car in the US

For years, we've been clamoring for Volkswagen to throw us a bone over here and give us a sub-Rabbit vehicle. Now, of course, Canada has the City Golf/Jetta which means Canada is pretty much covered when they decide to replace those models. It is the US that has nothing south of the Rabbit. That may change soon, however.

Volkswagen of America CEO Stefan Jacoby has acknowledged the need for a sub-Rabbit model in the US, citing Americans' budding love affair with smaller, more fuel efficient cars. Jacoby says that a Polo could work, as well as a "lifestyle" model akin to a smart or MINI. Jacoby also mentions something about a model that is a "little bit SUV-looking and a little van." A space up! maybe?

Indeed, the up! is going to play a big role in supplying the US with a small car. Target price is about $13,000 to $14,000.

Source: Autoblog