The last time Volkswagen attempted to sell a car larger than the Passat in the U.S., things didn’t go so well. Before it was axed on our shores after the 2006 model year, the Phaeton sold only 2,253 units. Now, according to the U.K.’s Car Magazine, Volkswagen is brainstorming a new model aimed at the growing large sedan markets in the U.S. and China. It will slot in between the Passat and Phaeton, which is still sold in several markets and is due to be replaced soon.
The new car will could be built on either Volkswagen’s modular MQB architecture or possibly Audi’s MLB architecture. It will have a more sleek and sporty look than either the Passat or Phaeton, with power and components to match, and will probably be available as a sedan or wagon.
Continue reading to learn more about the Volkswagen’s future Super-Passat.
Volkswagen Plans Super-Passat For 2017 originally appeared on topspeed.com on Thursday, 12 March 2015 14:00 EST.
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