VW Concept car to fight Toyota RAV4 in 2008

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Feb 21, 2006 | 04:14 PM

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VW Concept car to fight Toyota RAV4 in 2008

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The VW concept shown to journalists combines features of an SUV and a coupe and is expected to cost somewhere in the range of $20,000 to $30,000. The final price will likely depend on what kinds of features Volkswagen chooses for the final design.

The model shown to journalists on Thursday has a long hood, slightly slanted headlights, a bold radiator grille and front and rear doors that open facing each other, to allow for easy entry. A Volkswagen spokesman said the car that ultimately emerges from the design study will likely be launched in 2008. It is expected to compete against BMW AG's X-3 and Toyota Motor Corp.'s Rav4.

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Feb 21, 2006 | 04:28 PM

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Ew. Not digging it at all.

Feb 21, 2006 | 08:12 PM

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Ya it's not goina beat Rav4. they should just leave it at a concept, and nothing more

Feb 22, 2006 | 06:55 AM

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I don't like how it looks.

Feb 22, 2006 | 07:18 PM

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Here's a link to way better pics of it.. I think it looks good. I'd definitely rock it.

http://www.worldcarfans.com/photos.c...ept-a-unveiled

Feb 22, 2006 | 07:25 PM

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I'd rock it too... only until it tipped over.

No, really though, those pics are better, but I'm just not a fan. Something about the stance and the rear end of it.

Feb 23, 2006 | 06:54 AM

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That looks like one hell of a crossover vehicle...the rear end is screaming car from the top, and small suv on the rest half. While the front is a car front end. Too whacky for my taste.