Volkswagen is reportedly looking to become more involved in the SUV market, and its lineup of high-riding models could swell to as many as six (from the current two), as the demand for such vehicles is expected to go up.
Predictions suggest such models will account for 20.1 percent of global vehicle production by 2018 (it was 17.6 percent in 2012). That and the fact VW wants to overtake Toyota in the global rankings.
Bloomberg quotes a Munich-based industry analyst, Roman Mathyssek, who said “The SUV segment is still growing globally, and it’s a key segment for all manufacturers,” adding that “the VW brand still has growth potential in SUVs, which could especially help them to build a stronger position in the U.S. and in emerging markets.”
So, aside from the current Touareg and Tiguan (which is to be replaced by an all-new model next year), VW will also be adding the tiny Taigun, a production version of the CrossBlue concept (pictured) and possibly a more rakish-looking model too.
By Andrei Nedelea
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