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Cars For Sale: South Africa’s Best

A bit of a throwback, but herewith are the semi-finalists of the 2019/20 Cars.co.za Consumer Awards – powered by WesBank.

The awards programme recognises the best purchasing propositions in the respective categories of the new vehicle market.

“Vehicle purchases are amongst the biggest that consumers are likely to make in their lifetime,” said Ghana Msibi, executive head of sales and marketing at WesBank.

“Initiatives such as this offer credible opinions on the types of cars and features available in the market, and in so doing help consumers make informed decisions when choosing a new or used vehicle,” he said.

The 13 eventual category winners will be selected from the list of 65 vehicles, which includes model derivatives from 24 brands represented in the South African market.

All vehicles available on the South African market on September 1, 2019, were eligible, not only new products that were launched during the past 12 months.

Compared with the 2018/19 Cars Awards, the executive sedan category has been replaced with one that caters for premium-positioned crossovers.

The former Hot Hatch category (now named Fun Hatch) encompasses more affordable contenders and the price caps for the Premium SUV and Performance Car segments have been raised, it said.

“It is important to note that we analyse market changes proactively and adapt the categories to be better aligned with the South African consumer,” said Cars.co.za consumer experience manager Hannes Oosthuizen.

“With no new contenders in the Executive Sedan category, as well as very poor sales in that segment, we saw it fit to create a new category (to reflect growth and interest in upmarket crossovers) instead.

“Meanwhile there have been no new launches in the traditional hot hatch category, but there has been activity at a lower price point, so we’ve created a new category called Fun Hatch.”

And given the rapidly rising prices of cars for sale in Johannesburg, Oosthuisen said that sticking to a R1-million barrier for Premium SUV and Performance Car categories is no longer practical.

Volkswagen lead the charge in 2019/2020 again.

Even though 24 brands’ vehicles feature in the list of 65, five marques have more than three semi-finalists in the running for category honours.

Volkswagen has the most representatives (8), followed by BMW (6) and Audi, which has 5, although the A1 Sportback 40TFSI S Line is notably a semi-finalist in two separate categories.

Ford (5) and Toyota (4) round out the major manufacturers.

Full list of 2019/20 semi-finalists:

Budget Car

Kia Picanto 1.2 Style

Renault Sandero Stepway Expression

Hyundai Grand i10 1.0 Fluid

Suzuki Swift 1.2 GLX

Volkswagen Polo Vivo Trendline

Compact Hatch

Volkswagen Polo 1.0 TSI Comfortline

Nissan Micra turbo Acenta Plus

Mazda2 1.5 Individual Auto

Kia Rio 1.4 EX

Ford Fiesta 1.0 Trend Auto

Premium Hatch

Volkswagen Golf GTI

Audi A1 Sportback 40TFSI S Line

Mercedes-Benz A200 AMG-Line

Mazda3 2.0 Astina

Mini Cooper S Hatch 5-Door Sports Auto

Executive SUV

Volvo XC60 D5 R-Design

Audi Q5 40 TDI Sport quattro

BMW X3 xDrive20d M-Sport

Range Rover Evoque D180 R-Dynamic SE

Mercedes-Benz GLC 220d AMG-Line

Compact Family Car

Ford Ecosport 1.0 Titanium Auto

Opel Crossland X 1.2 Turbo Enjoy Auto

Renault Duster 1.5 dCi Prestige

Suzuki Vitara 1.4T GLX Auto

Volkswagen T-Cross 1.0 TSI 85kW Highline R-Line

Family Car

Mazda CX-5 2.0 Dynamic Auto

Peugeot 3008 2.0 HDI Allure

Subaru Forester 2.0i-S ES

Toyota RAV4 2.0 GX Auto

Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace 1.4 TSI Trendline

Adventure SUV

Ford Everest 2.0 Bi-Turbo 4WD Limited

Haval H9 Luxury

Isuzu M-UX 3.0 4WD

Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 2.4 D4 4×4

Toyota Fortuner 2.8GD-6 4×4 Auto

Premium SUV

Audi Q8 55 TFSI quattro

BMW X5 xDrive30d M-Sport

Range Rover Velar D300 R-Dynamic HSE

Mercedes-Benz GLE 400d 4Matic AMG-Line

Volvo XC90 T8 Twin-Engine R-Design

Crossover

Volvo XC40 D4 R-Design

Audi Q3 35 TFSI S Line

Jaguar E-Pace D180 AWD R-Dynamic

Lexus UX 200 EX

Mini Countryman Cooper S sports-auto

Leisure Double-Cab

Toyota Hilux 2.8 GD-6 Legend 50 4×4 Auto

Ford Ranger 2.0 BiTDi Wildtrak 4×4 Auto

Mitsubishi Triton 2.4 DI-D 4×4 Auto

Volkswagen Amarok 3.0 V6 TDI Highline 4Motion

Isuzu D-Max 3.0 TD 4×4 LX Auto

Business Class

BMW 320d Sport Line

BMW 330i Sport Line

Mercedes-Benz C300 AMG Line

Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSI 4Motion R-Line

Audi A5 40 TFSI Sport

Fun Hatch

Volkswagen Polo GTI

Suzuki Swift Sport 1.4T

Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI S Line

Opel Corsa GSi

Mini Cooper S Sports-Auto

Performance Car

Toyota Supra 3.0T

BMW M2 Competition M-DCT

BMW Z4 M40i

Ford Mustang GT 5.0

Porsche Cayman GTS

Right - if you made it all the way to the end of this blog but you don’t know which of these great cars is the best one for you (and your budget) - simply check out which cars are for sale in Johannesburg at Group 1 Cars, use their nifty instalment calculator or speak to them directly.

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2020 Volkswagen Tiguan, Golf Receive Equipment Updates

Volkswagen’s SUV lineup receives some significant changes for the 2020 model year, particularly the Tiguan. All 2020 Tiguans now come with forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, rear cross-traffic alert, and blind spot monitoring as standard. The new SE R-Line Black trim gets black 20-inch alloy wheels, black R-Line badges, foglights, a panoramic sunroof, parking sensors, and a black headliner. SEL models now come standard with a heated steering wheel, auto-dimming rearview mirror, and rain-sensing wipers.

The three-row Atlas gets minor updates for 2020, with the SE with Technology R-Line trim adding parking sensors and a power liftgate. Atlas SE with Technology and higher trims now come with 20-inch alloy wheels while the range-topping SEL Premium gets 21-inch wheels as standard.

The 2020 Volkswagen Golf may be the last of the seventh generation until its replacement arrives on an upgraded version of the MQB architecture. For 2020, Volkswagen has shrunk the Golf’s options down significantly. Consumers wanting a standard Golf hatchback only have a single trim option: the Value Edition. It’s similarly equipped to the outgoing Golf SE with everything from keyless entry and start, 16-inch alloy wheels, heated front seats, a wide sunroof, and leatherette upholstery. The all-electric e-Golf, which will get discontinued after this generation and replaced by the ID hatchback, is only offered in SE and SEL Premium grades and it now comes standard with the Driver Assistance package, which bundles together adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, blind sport monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert.

The 2020 Volkswagen Golf GTI gets automatic emergency braking, forward collision warning, blind spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert now standard. Like the regular Golf, the GTI receives VW’s newest Car-Net infotainment system as well as standard in-car Wi-Fi capability when you subscribe to a data plan. Two trim levels are offered: the base S and the SE. Formerly the range-topper, the Autobahn trim is now an optional package for the SE and gets you navigation, dual-zone climate control, a Fender audio system, adaptive cruise control, automatic high beams, and lane keeping assist. The Golf R wasn’t listed on the rundown, and we think it may be a carryover. Earlier this year, Volkswagen announced the end of production for the Golf SportWagen and Alltrack, both of which will be replaced by small crossovers.

Other models in the Volkswagen lineup receive modest changes for 2020. The 2020 Volkswagen Jetta now offers a Cold Weather package for the SE and SE R-Line trims, adding a heated steering wheel, heated rear seats, heated washer nozzles, and remote start. SEL models now come standard with 17-inch alloy wheels. The Jetta GLI loses the 35th Anniversary trim, which was a limited-run model, leaving the S and Autobahn as the only two variants available. Adaptive dampers and wireless charging now come standard on the Jetta GLI Autobahn.

Both the 2020 Volkswagen Arteon and Passat are all-new. The 2020 Passat loses the V-6 option and will launch solely with an upgraded 2.0-liter turbo-four and an updated multimedia system.

Source: Volkswagen

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12 Best SUV Deals October 2019

Regardless of how you feel about the change of the seasons, there’s no doubt that it’s a good time to buy a new vehicle. Crossovers and SUVs are the hottest segments on the market.

Here are 12 of the best manufacturer-backed SUV purchase deals available through the end of October. With a range of brands, sizes, and trim levels on offer, you’ll likely find a deal that suits your needs.

For each deal, you’ll find important details about the offer itself. You’ll also find enough information about the model to decide if it’s a good fit for your shopping list.

We can’t cover every deal out there, but we can narrow down the field to the most favorable terms on popular models, which will help you concentrate on finding the best one for you.

As always, these deals change every month, and shoppers need to keep in mind that these deals often vary by region. That means that we look for offers that are available throughout most of the country, but it’s possible that the deal available in your local dealerships might vary slightly, or be even better than what you see here.

Furthermore, qualifying for the best financing offers will depend on your credit history and credit score. .

2019 Toyota RAV4

Purchase Deal: 1.9% financing for 60 months

With a fresh redesign for 2019, the Toyota RAV4 scores the No. 3 spot in our compact SUV rankings. It’s also a finalist for our 2019 Best Compact SUV for Families award, and winner of our 2019 Best New Cars for Teens award.

Need to know more?

The RAV4 gets an efficient 203-horsepower four-cylinder engine, a well-liked 7-inch touch screen infotainment system, Bluetooth, Siri Eyes Free, Apple CarPlay, a rearview camera, and the Toyota Safety Sense package, which features a generous list of advanced safety features. In some regions, this offer may exclude hybrid models.

Buyers must take delivery by November 4 for this deal. This offer varies by region.

2019 Honda Pilot

Deal: 1.9% financing for up to 36 months

With plenty of features and accommodations for up to eight passengers, the Honda Pilot is well-deserving of its middle of the pack spot in our midsize SUV rankings.

Every Pilot comes powered by a 280-horsepower V6 engine. Standard features include a 5-inch infotainment display, Bluetooth, a rearview camera, automatic high beams, forward collision warning, and collision mitigation braking.

Buyers must take delivery by October 31 to take advantage of this deal.

2019 Nissan Rogue

Purchase Deal: 0% financing for 60 months

The Nissan Rogue is a compact crossover with a spot in the middle of our rankings. Though the Rogue doesn’t stand out in terms of performance, it’s an affordable vehicle that will help you save money at the gas pump.

Standard features include a 170-horsepower four-cylinder engine, a 7-inch touch screen, Android Auto, and Apple CarPlay. The Rogue also includes a lot of safety features that often cost extra with competitors.

These include a rearview camera, lane departure warning, intelligent lane intervention, automatic emergency braking, pedestrian detection, and high-beam assist.

Buyers must take delivery by October 31. Bear in mind your credit score and location may affect your eligibility for this deal.

2019 Volkswagen Atlas

Purchase Deal: 1.9% financing for 60 months

The comfy, seven-passenger Volkswagen Atlas lands in the top third of our midsize SUV rankings and is a finalist for our 2019 Best 3-Row SUV for the Money award.

A 235-horsepower turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine comes standard and a 276-horsepower V6 is available. For 2019, the Atlas gets a bunch of new standard active safety features.

The list of amenities includes a 6.5-inch touch screen, Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, a rearview camera, automatic emergency braking, a post-collision braking system, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, forward collision warning, and pedestrian detection.

Buyers must take delivery by October 31.

2020 Subaru Forester

Purchase Deal: 2.9% financing for a limited-term

The Subaru Forester hasn’t really changed since its 2019 redesign, which landed near the top of our compact SUV rankings.

The Forester features a 182-horsepower, 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, and standard all-wheel drive, plus standard amenities such as a 6.5-inch touch screen, Bluetooth, satellite radio, HD Radio, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and a rearview camera.

The Subaru Eyesight active safety package also comes standard and includes features like a pre-collision braking system and adaptive cruise control.

Buyers must take delivery by October 31.

2019 Chevrolet Tahoe

Purchase Deal: 0% financing for 72 months

The Chevrolet Tahoe is a finalist for our 2019 Best Large SUV for Families award. It’s also a top-half contender in our large SUV rankings, thanks in part to a serene cabin and great reliability.

This deal is good specifically for the Premier trim, which features a 355-horsepower, 5.3-liter V8 engine, an 8-inch touch screen infotainment system, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, a 10-speaker Bose surround-sound system, wireless device charging, heated and ventilated front seats, a rearview camera, and a bunch of active safety features.

Take advantage of this offer by October 31.

2019 Honda CR-V

Purchase Deal: 1.9% financing for up to 36 months

The well-rounded Honda CR-V is tied for the top spot in our compact SUV rankings and is the winner of our 2019 Best Compact SUV for the Money award.

Its spacious and comfortable interior makes it a great choice overall. The CR-V comes with a 184-horsepower 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine standard.

An available 190-horsepower turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine is arguably worth the upgrade, offering better performance and fuel economy. Standard features include a 5-inch display, Bluetooth, and a rearview camera.

Buyers must take delivery by October 31. Keep in mind that your credit score will play a large part in determining whether or not you qualify for this offer.

2019 Mazda CX-9

Purchase Deal: 0.9% financing for up to 60 months

The Mazda CX-9 holds strong near the top of our midsize SUV rankings, with plenty of practical features and peppy road manners thanks to athletic and composed handling.

Every CX-9 gets a 227-horsepower, turbocharged four-cylinder engine. Standard features include push-button start, a 7-inch touch screen infotainment system, a rearview camera, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and automatic emergency braking.

Buyers must take delivery by October 31.

2019 GMC Acadia

Purchase Deal: 0% financing for 72 months plus $500 cash

GMC earns most of its recognition for its trucks, but the Acadia is a smooth and comfortable midsize SUV that shouldn’t go overlooked by buyers in this segment.

A 193-horsepower 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine comes standard. Standard features include proximity keyless entry, push-button start, a 7-inch touch screen, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, a Wi-Fi hot spot, a rearview camera, and the Teen Driver safety system.

This offer excludes the SL trim level. Buyers must take delivery by October 31. Keep in mind that your credit score will play a large part in determining whether or not you qualify for this offer.

2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Purchase Deal: 0% financing for 36 months

The Jeep Grand Cherokee is a powerful midsize SUV that is comfortable and fun to drive. It’s not as practical as many of its competitors, leading to a spot in the middle of our rankings, but it is a finalist for our 2019 Best 2-Row SUV for Families award.

The base Grand Cherokee gets a 3.6-liter V6 that makes 295 horsepower, which will be plenty for most buyers. There are several other engine choices, including a torque-heavy turbodiesel.

Standard features include a 7-inch touch screen, Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, a rearview camera, rear cross-traffic alert, blind-spot monitoring, and rear parking sensors.

This offer excludes the high-performance SRT and Trackhawk trims. Buyers must take delivery by October 31.

2019 Volkswagen Tiguan

Purchase Deal: 1.9% financing for 60 months

Though this list is quite heavy on the compact SUVs, the Volkswagen Tiguan deserves notice. It’s a smooth and comfortable five- or seven-passenger model with a spot in the top half of our rankings.

Every Tiguan gets a 184-horsepower turbocharged four-cylinder engine. Standard features include a 6.5-inch touch screen, Bluetooth, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, automatic headlights, and a rearview camera.

Buyers must take delivery by October 31. Please bear in mind that your credit score will affect your eligibility for this offer.

2019 Nissan Armada

Purchase Deal: 0% financing for 36 months

The Nissan Armada lands in the bottom half of our large SUV rankings, but it’s such a small group that a low ranking isn’t a condemnation in and of itself.

In fact, the Armada has a lot of benefits, including a 390-horsepower V8 engine, smooth and easy handling, and good predicted reliability. However, it falls short of more cutting-edge competition due to less advanced tech features and less efficient powertrain options.

Standard features include an 8-inch touch screen, a 13-speaker Bose audio system, HD Radio, Bluetooth, a rearview camera, and a rear door alert safety system.

Buyers must take delivery by October 31. Keep in mind that not every deal is available in every area. Because of that, be sure to check with your local dealer for local availability.

Don’t forget that your credit score plays a large part in determining whether or not you will qualify for this offer.

The bottom line

Regardless of what car dealers are offering, remember It never hurts to get a second opinion from a professional, make sure you get a My Car Price Check report done before you sign at any dealership, this way you can rest easy knowing you’ve secured the best deal possible for your hard-earned dollars.

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Volkswagen Tiguan 2020 Price, Changes, Release Date

Volkswagen Tiguan 2020 Price, Changes, Release Date – The Volkswagen Tiguan compact SUV really should not be wrongly identified as an all latest Tiguan.

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robertkstone · 6 years

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Volkswagen of America CEO: We Need to Win Back True Believers

Volkswagen of America CEO Scott Keogh comes to the position at a nervy time. The brand is still reeling from Dieselgate, the automaker just hired new ad agency WPP, and a slew of new models are on the horizon. In a roundtable interview at the Detroit auto show, Keogh outlined his plans for the future.

How does VW stand strategically?

We need to make Volkswagen matter again in America. We made some strategic choices. We missed out on SUVs, obviously the TDI fiasco, we made VW un-matter to people. When companies get into crisis mode, they climb into a bunker, and they lose their mojo and confidence. Everything starts with there. Strategically, historically, VW sat on one product, but now we have a decent balance between Tiguan, Jetta, and Atlas. From 2010 to 2016, 9 percent of our sales were SUVs. Last year it was 47 percent. Next year, the first electric car will come from Germany. Then we localize starting in 2023, maybe 2022.

How do you see VW in America in the wake of Dieselgate?

The Portland and Seattle [customer] group, who took a risk on this technology that was kind of unknown, bought into it and felt pride in their communities of having bought into this new technology. Then of course, to have the ultimate betrayal. I believe in redemptive powers, but it doesn’t happen on the cheap. We’re not going to get them back with a press release and a direct mail campaign saying, “Come drive a Tiguan.” We want to get the trust back and kick the door in so they think they’ll give us another chance. I am not going to say we can be successful without them.

Was chasing volume a mistake? (VW had targeted volumes of 800,000 U.S. sales by 2018 but never came close …)

When you want to be a volume brand, it leads to behavior where you are like everyone else. You need to have a proposition that is unique to the brand. You have to meet the market opportunity. We have the best success when we have brand relevance. Jetta fits, Golf R and GTI fit there, our philosophies fit there. EVs will fit there. And EVs are not as big as SUVs, but you don’t want to be 10 or 20 years too late, because catching up is a bitch.

What has changed with the new ad agency?

We see some different things there. We spent too much time telling consumers how inexpensive you could get a VW rather than how great a VW is. We have to get the dealers back. We’ll have no success in America without them. They took the brunt of [Dieselgate]. We’ve done a bunch, but we could do more. Relying on market research is dangerous, because it says [the crisis] has passed and it doesn’t matter, but [our former customers] all go to church and school and green markets …

How does VW’s global business compare to the U.S. market?

Making Volkswagen matter is a North America strategy. We have 20 points of share in China and 15 points in Europe. We have 2 points here. We’re going to operate as a company that matters and is ethical, and we’re moving into EVs, and hopefully we’ll get that redemption.

Our German uniqueness and quirkiness, depending on its application, is 100 percent good and necessary because it��s a distinguishing factor. It plays into how you engineer your car and cultural references, so soccer is obvious. (VW will be the presenting sponsor of the U.S. Men’s, Women’s, and Youth national teams.) Being in Tennessee is obvious. In trying to be American, there are other places to go when you’ve lost your soul and distinguishing characteristic.

The 2020 Volkswagen Passat at the Detroit auto show

How come China gets a new Passat on a new platform, but ours is carryover?

China notwithstanding, yes, let’s be blunt, the sedan segment is shrinking, more competitive, tighter. We have certain resources, and we need to examine what’s the best way to maximize those resources. We could have gotten into a new platform. But then we’d be spending maximum money in areas the customer won’t see or interact with. By keeping the PQ35 platform, we could emphasize design, aesthetics, the look and feel of ‘the hat,’ and some technology. The strength of the car is that people like the car and package and drivability. If you have $10, we didn’t see any need to put $9 into the platform and $1 into the things people see. There might be a different answer in a different segment and market. But the car is competitive, 100 percent, and people like it 100 percent. Do customers know this MQB from that MQB? Our resources are not unlimited, and you have to put them where they will do the most good.

Do you see VW having an SUV beneath Tiguan?

We call that segment “A-zero,” and that space is growing. There are some opportunities there. I see a two-SUV strategy in each segment, so the Atlas five-seat comes in ’20, then in ’21 we’ll have something smaller than a Tiguan. A small A or A-zero. The Tiguan with three rows sits relatively big.

When you look at VW Credit, are you seeing a softening of the market, or moving toward less qualified buyers to keep up volumes?

The total consolidated book has remained relatively steady. The mix within that has peeled off, so there’s slightly less lease volume. When the mix shifts toward more SUVs, you lease less. In terms of how deep we are going (into near-prime and subprime) and default numbers, there’s very little evidence. We are matching industry standards. I don’t see anything there. I don’t want to be cynical, but when there was the last housing implosion, we saw a limited collapse in our portfolio. Customers tend to stay and pay in their cars, whereas when your home had a gut-wrenching collapse in values, from $1 million to $350,000, how do you convince people to pay that? But we haven’t seen these in cars in terms of falloff in portfolio.

Are alternative mobility and subscriber services affecting sales?

When you look at the total car market, there are projections that ride-share and alternatives will peel off 3 to 4 million cars. We’re not seeing that. Car-sharing has had a huge impact on taxis and medallions but no impact on purchases. As a brand, there are huge opportunities. We have an honest product at an honest price, and transparency. That’s why we’re looking at third-party mobility and retail solutions. All-inclusive leases are something we’re looking at.

The 2018 Volkswagen ID Vizzion concept

How do you see China versus North America in the EV market?

When you have policies, and particularly (China’s) policies, it can stimulate consumers to follow those policies. There is no debate China will be the explosive EV market. And they need a lot of EVs due to congestion, smog, and autonomy. They missed 20th century auto. They want to win ‘new auto’—EV, autonomous, connected. The situation for the U.S., from chips to sensors, for the most part, they are developed here. We need policies that build off that tech, that push innovation and change. As an American in America, it would be a shame to lose that opportunity. It’s within our hands, the innovation is there. Sometimes policy needs to give innovation a leg up. The American consumer gets it, and that will drive a lot of the push. We don’t want to do EVs as though the government will put us out of business if we don’t do this. We need to do it where the car is cool as shit. Yes, 100 percent, the incentives are needed. And I’ll tell anyone who listens.

How does VW stand with its EV strategy?

We are arriving with a proper VW at a VW price, at a time when market sentiment and reaction and consumer sentiment is building. We’re at equal footing. We have scale advantage. It won’t just be the one product. It will be a host of products. We have a good cadence. Right now market share is 50 percent Tesla and 50 percent everyone else. Who is going to win the other 50 percent? That breakthrough product has not arrived yet.

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2020 VW Atlas Cross Sport Changes, Release date, Price, and Specs. It is becoming a reality! Photos of the nearly-production model are now available, but we still expect final tuning on the 2020 VW Atlas Cross Sport. This is going to be a 5-seater version of the largest SUV with Volkswagen badge. The Cross Sport version is slightly smaller, and it will appear in the Asian market at. Soon after, European customers will also get their version. For the US the 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport could replace Tiguan. It is still not confirmed since it can take a position between it and standard Atlas.

The prototype of the 2020 VW Atlas Cross Sport also pulls some other conclusions. The 2020 VW Atlas Tanoak truck will also arrive soon. This is what everyone expects since these two concepts shared a lot of in common. What’s more, we still don’t know what will be under the hood of the new SUV. Hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and standard petrol unit, all options are still open. Various markets could get different configuration. One thing is sure– leaked images are not showing the PHEV model.

2020 VW ATLAS CROSS SPORT HYBRID

There are few options for the 2020 VW Atlas Cross Sport Hybrid and PHEV vehicles. Experts started their prediction from the existing SUV in the USA. That means the new vehicle will combine either 2.0-liter turbo-four or a 3.6-liter V6 with an electric battery. It is likely that VW engineers will opt for a larger displacement. It is going to pair a couple of electric motors. The system will be good for 355 hp (265 kW). Standard setup can make 275 hp.

This power will help 2020 VW Atlas Sport accelerate to 60 mph in just 5.5 seconds. Max speed is going to be limited to 130 mph (210 kmh). A dual-clutch auto gearbox transfers the energy to either front or all wheels.

The electric battery alone will be able to supply the SUV with power. The range of an 18 kW pack is not stunning, with an estimated range of 42 miles before the recharge. This is also good as an optional possibility. The 2020 VW Atlas Cross Sport could get a mild-hybrid system with a small 2 kWh battery as the last option.

2020 VW ATLAS CROSS SPORT SPY PHOTOS

All we know about the upcoming 2020 VW Atlas Cross Sport are the spy photos. Without camo, leaked images are showing definitely something that could be the production model. We can se a coupe-like SUV. The spied vehicle changed a few things on the concept model, but it still keeps the main idea of an aggressive and appealing SUV. Rounded front fascia gets a new bumper and grille.

The 2020 VW Atlas Sport will be different than its sibling from the US. It is going to be a coupe, the roofline is not so tight. This means occupants on the rear bench will have enough space for heads. The back of the SUV is the part where we will spot the most noteworthy difference between this and US model. Body color is unique, with special finishes. We have another change compared to standard Atlas.

2020 VW ATLAS CROSS SPORT RELEASE DATE

With such images already available for fans, the release date of the 2020 VW Atlas Cross Sport is not far away. The company announced earlier that the SUV is coming in 2019. Exactly when we still don’t know.

Two things are certain– the 2020 VW Atlas Sport will have a premiere in China. Well, leaked images are from there. The SUV will soon head to North America, to one of the major auto shows in the United States. Which one, again is a mystery. Production and sales will start late in 2019, also in Europe and Australia.

GALLERY OF 2020 VW ATLAS CROSS SPORT

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