Comments on: First sketch of the Volkswagen New Midsize Sedan

By: Jarrod Baniqued

Jarrod Baniqued — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 02:10:13 +0000

What this baby needs are flexible-fuel versions of the NMS, a lot of space in the trunk and hood, DVD players on the backs of the front seats, Bluetooth, navigational GPS, iPod and iPhone docking, HD radio, new and improved locking system, greater visors, more comfortable seats and airbags, a 7-speed manual transmission to 5-speed automatic transmission motor, 17” to 19” alloy wheels, four trims, a moonroof that acts as a solar panel, an even cheapera 3-door coupe version, an aerodynamic, shining, and indistinguishable redesign on both exterior and interior, and a new name: Falsetto would be perfect. It needs a lot of artiste and pizazz with lots of paint schemes. It needs lots of horsepower, lots of fuel economy, more capacity within the engine, lots of chrome metal on it, a limosuine version, and LED headlights. Now that’s what Volkswagen should have. Better than its “predecessors” Passat and Jetta in China and America.

By: Mike R

Mike R — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 21:53:01 +0000

Interesting– Last generation Passat and Jetta (98-05) seemed more successful here through around 2003, and prices were even more out of line vs. Japan. The quality fallout coupled with abysmal VW dealers–not that Americans don’t enjoy a refined product–is the problem. Very arrogant statement from a company that scored next to last on the mid-term JD Power quality rankings. My 2008 Passat 3.6 has MANY wonderful features, but has high levels of roadrumble, a loose-lumber/rattling sound coming from the rear shelf behind the back seat and too much wind noise on the passenger side windows. Refined?? Ride in the quiet of a loaded V6 Camry-maybe not as athletic, but much more refined to the ears.

By: crc

crc — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 17:58:27 +0000

Believe me, i am working on this proyect and the actual car doesnt look anything like the sketch.

By: Mike

Mike — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 05:07:45 +0000

If I wanted a vastly inferior car at a slightly lower price, there are plenty of choices out there already. Way to go, VWoA, make your lineup even more irrelevant by alienating your hardcore customers like me.

By: mystvearn

mystvearn — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 12:33:52 +0000

They are sooo wrong. Its not Asians cannot appreciate the Passat, is that a car with a VW logo in that price range vs a Beemer and Merc will always loose to the two. Try selling the Passat at Accord and Camry prices. Surely laku. Even Naza is trying to sell its 407 near that mark. Mazda is already there.

By: samm5151

samm5151 — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 11:59:56 +0000

It seems there is an increasing popularity of joining the front grille with the head lights and form as a whole piece rather than seperate apart now, e.g. New Honda City, etc

By: gods twin

gods twin — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 11:22:47 +0000

No matter how much the manufacturer’s cut on the cost, but once it reaches our shores,…. you all know what will happen…. thanks G…

By: raybrig85

raybrig85 — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 08:41:28 +0000

normal user..

i agree with u..most of d asian turn their head to T and H bcoz it is cheaper…not bcoz most of the asian dont care abt refinement…theyre wrong tho…

By: Jimmy

Jimmy — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 08:14:39 +0000

New Perdana shaped like this? I want lah. New Waja Lancer should be good also. Shameful current Perdana, no airbags for 100k price tag.

By: kei9

kei9 — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 06:12:58 +0000

Simple but it works nonetheless.

By: nmh

nmh — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 05:40:00 +0000

good move, cut the cost down, we are getting use to hard plastic interior nowadays. Even new honda accord dashboard has no soft part, totally hard plastics that looks good and looks expensive.

…to add more spice and stand out from H & T crowd, make it pure RWD

and it also smell like future perdana….am i right proton…..proton!? do u hear me

By: momo

momo — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 03:01:59 +0000

If i’m not wrong, new Ford Focus will be featured at all Ford Showroom tomorrow.

By: demontool

demontool — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 03:01:22 +0000

looks great… look very american.. yet like european sporty feel to it..

By: shun2u

shun2u — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 02:46:37 +0000

not really nice..

By: Ray

Ray — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 01:42:33 +0000

“…unnamed Volkswagen executive, the NMS project was created because the company felt American and Asian customers don’t really appreciate the refinement of its current offerings such as the Passat…”
They (VW) may claim all the refinements as their strong point. If the market view those refinements were inferior compare to their competitors, that might explain their lousy sales number in asian n us market.

By: lambov12

lambov12 — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 01:34:06 +0000

they seems to merge the chevvy camaro and the mercedes CLS together ..

By: Wisdom

Wisdom — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 00:54:59 +0000

Now the question is how low they will bring down the quality?

By: normal_user

normal_user — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 00:43:26 +0000

type-error corrected:
That’s why not many European D-segment cars can find its way to the US.

By: normal_user

normal_user — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 00:42:31 +0000

So this car will be larger than the Passat? Americans prefer size over refinement. That’s why not many European D-segment cars can find its way to europe. About Asians, I don’t think Asians don’t appreciate the refinement; its just the premium price which makes them turn to the cheaper T & H brand. The VW brand power is not strong enough in Asia compared to Europe.

By: Theophilus Chin

Theophilus Chin — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 00:30:55 +0000

If it looks so clean in early sketch, I think the real thing will be rather unexciting.

By: julian-lee

julian-lee — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 00:11:01 +0000

1st!

By: Jimmy

Jimmy — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 23:55:20 +0000

Got some smell of the pre-facelift Hyundai Sonata. Nice.

By: XoXo

XoXo — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 23:07:35 +0000

Wtf? VWs are also more expensive due to… you know what….. hope they will still offer their European lineup here.

By: Akazamabamaboo

Akazamabamaboo — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 22:51:29 +0000

Elegance in Simplicity