Our team has fallen head over heels for the 2018 Volkswagen Atlas since is arrived in our Peoria showroom last year, and so have our customers! Considering how much love everyone seems to have for this full-size SUV, we certainly wouldn’t mind seeing the Atlas family grow–and it seems like we might be getting our wish.
While we don’t have a whole lot to on, we’re not just speculating, either; Hinrich Woebcken, CEO of Volkswagen Group of America’s North American Region, recently suggested that the “Atlas family” might be growing soon. During an event for the upcoming seventh generation Volkswagen Jetta, Woebcken alluded to plans to expand the Atlas nameplate with a volume-selling B-segment entry.
Woebcken also stated during this year’s New York Auto Show that Volkswagen has plans to produce a five-seat SUV at its Chattanooga, TN, plant, although there’s no confirmation of the vehicle’s nameplate. Needless to say, this is exciting news for the team at our Peoria Volkswagen dealership.
This might be the only official indication we have of the automaker’s plans right now, but other unofficial evidence has us pretty excited. As reported by Autolog, Volkswagen has recently filed trademark paperwork for a number of names, including “Atlas Cross Sport” and “Atlas Allsport.”
Building on a Strong Foundation
Of course, it goes without saying that we’d be thrilled to see the Atlas nameplate expand into a family of vehicles. Given how tremendous the debut of the 2018 Atlas has been, we can only imagine how exciting it would be to see the nameplate grow.
The 2018 Atlas brings drivers a sprawling cabin with seating for seven passengers across three rows, along with a powerful performance that we can’t help but love. With 235 horsepower and up to 5,000 lbs of towing capacity, this SUV means business. We’d love to see that same spirit take on new form to fit different drivers’ needs!
For more information on the 2018 Atlas, as well as any news regarding upcoming variants, be sure to contact Lunde’s Peoria Volkswagen by calling (602) 714-3968 today.
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