Let's put this note in the domestic section, if only because VW has a plant in Tennessee, and will build this pickup in USA to avoid the "chicken-tax" tariff.
in recent days, VW has strongly hinted that its plans for a midsize pickup have advanced from "concept" to "pre-production" status. First shown in concept form last March, the Atlas Tanoak pickup may get a green light for production will be given soon. The pickup would be built at VW's plant in Chattanooga TN.
A press release from VW ( https://media.vw.com/releases/1001 ) states the Tanoak four door model will have a 214 inch wheelbase, which is shorter than the four door Toyota and Chevrolet midsize models. Four wheel drive with 10 inch ground clearance and low range sound competitive. VW has a hybrid powertrain that supplements the V6 gas engine with two electric motors.
The midsize pickup was almost dead a few years ago. Today we have Toyota, Nissan and GM shipping product. Hyundai and now VW will join the game in two or three years.
in recent days, VW has strongly hinted that its plans for a midsize pickup have advanced from "concept" to "pre-production" status. First shown in concept form last March, the Atlas Tanoak pickup may get a green light for production will be given soon. The pickup would be built at VW's plant in Chattanooga TN.
A press release from VW ( https://media.vw.com/releases/1001 ) states the Tanoak four door model will have a 214 inch wheelbase, which is shorter than the four door Toyota and Chevrolet midsize models. Four wheel drive with 10 inch ground clearance and low range sound competitive. VW has a hybrid powertrain that supplements the V6 gas engine with two electric motors.
The midsize pickup was almost dead a few years ago. Today we have Toyota, Nissan and GM shipping product. Hyundai and now VW will join the game in two or three years.