New Midsize VW SUV to Be Produced in Chattanooga!

Earlier this summer, Volkswagen of America, Inc. (VWoA) was really excited to announce the production of an all-new midsize SUV that will be produced at the Chattanooga VW plant in Tennessee. VWoA plans to invest around $900 million in the production of this newly developed, seven-passenger SUV. Not only will the production of this new SUV broaden and increase VW production in the United States, it will create approximately 2,000 new jobs. Keep reading to learn more!

The all-new midsize SUV will be the second VW model to be produced at the Chattanooga based plant, in addition to the U.S.-built Passat, and will hit the production line starting at the end of 2016. Prof. Dr. Martin Winterkom, Chairman of the Board of Management of Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft, in Wolfsburg, had this to say about the U.S. based production:

"The United States of America is and will remain one of the most important markets for Volkswagen. Over the past few years, we have achieved a lot there. We are now launching the second phase of Volkswagen campaign in the U.S. With the midsize SUV, the expansion of the Chattanooga plant and the new development center, the focus is on the wishes of the U.S. customer."

Michael Horn, President and CEO VWofA, had this to say about the midsize SUV and its production being located in Tennessee:

"The Chattanooga-built midsize SUV will allow us to fulfill the wishes of our dealer network, bringing new customers to our showrooms and additional growth for the brand. We are eager to be entering this growing vehicle segment with a world-class seven-passenger SUV from Volkswagen."

To learn more about the Volkswagen brand’s expansion in the U.S., and to check out the new Volkswagen vehicles currently on the market, stop on in to your Glenview Volkswagen dealership, Jennings Volkswagen, to speak to a member of our team today!