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"KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time" (kngt) 12/19/2018 at 15:37 • Filed to: Volkswagen, vw, concept vs production, atlas crossport, atlas cross sport

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Maxima Speed > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 12/19/2018 at 15:39

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Looks good. I love vw design lately.

WilliamsSW > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 12/19/2018 at 15:39

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They both suck.  If anything, the production version is marginally less sucky, because the wheels are too effing big on the concept.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 12/19/2018 at 15:39

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I don’ t see a difference. aslo is that really is an Atlas with less cargo room ?

Pancake > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 12/19/2018 at 15:43

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What’s the point if we already have the T iguan?

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 12/19/2018 at 15:44

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Pretty much. I mean, it was not a radical concept even in the first place to dull it down even further . But then again, nothing beats Subaru in continuously disappointing us with concepts

2015. Never forget

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > Maxima Speed 12/19/2018 at 15:46

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Honda does something similar in China as well

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 12/19/2018 at 15:47

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to be fair that Subaru concept looks stupid. If they actually put out a sedan with a belt line like that you wouldn’t be able to see out of it. 

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > Pancake 12/19/2018 at 15:47

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Never ask what’s the point of more crossovers in today’s market. 

Ash78, voting early and often > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 12/19/2018 at 15:49

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Just like a CC was just a Passat with half the functionality (and one seat) removed.

Even VW knew this, so they dropped the “Passat” portion of the name after just 2 years, IIRC. See also: Accord Crosstour, Pathfinder Armada, Camry Solara.

Ash78, voting early and often > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 12/19/2018 at 15:50

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I thought the Atlas was one of the ugliest cars on sale today, but this somehow trumps it. How on earth did VW go from having a portfolio of (mostly) the best looking mainstream cars to this?

Pancake > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 12/19/2018 at 15:50

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If you’re going have the same type of body style, the same type of crossover saturate the market, at least axe the former product.

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > Pancake 12/19/2018 at 15:55

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Because Marketing. They can sell both claiming they’re for different customers.

404 - User No Longer Available > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 12/19/2018 at 15:55

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Headroom.

Finally understand why these are all “ coupé s” ... because it’s the French word for “cut”, thus the lack of headroom makes them perfect for clergy and aristocrats.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Ash78, voting early and often 12/19/2018 at 15:56

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Just see ms very silly for their biggest SUV thing to have a “sporty” version.

Pancake > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 12/19/2018 at 15:58

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I just....

Never mind. Your  move, Woebcken.

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > Pancake 12/19/2018 at 16:01

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Ash78, voting early and often > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 12/19/2018 at 16:02

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1. They want to be Land Rover?

2. The Tiguan has two versions, so why not?

Part of me thinks this is some elaborate joke being played on North America by a bunch of rich Germans in a boardroom, all over some bet they have about how stupid we are.

Stef Schrader > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 12/19/2018 at 16:03

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It’s.......worse than the Atlas. I like the Atlas. It’s a tidy, clean design. But that sloping rear window just looks awkward. Less awkward than the X6, thank goodness, but still less good than the original Atlas. (And with less space, no doubt.)

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > Ash78, voting early and often 12/19/2018 at 16:07

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Well, at least they’ve got this-

Tristan > Pancake 12/19/2018 at 16:07

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SUV peak market saturation. More models to cram into niches that don't exist. I'm still waiting for the Suburban coupe.

Pancake > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 12/19/2018 at 16:07

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Say all you want, but I still think the crossover market is a bit overs at urated at this point.

Tristan > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 12/19/2018 at 16:09

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Squinty-er headlights.

Textured Soy Protein > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 12/19/2018 at 16:39

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Audi with the Q8 and now VW with this have managed to make SHIT s that are largely inoffensive. Instead of having swoopified back ends like the X6 etc, these are like bobtail versions of 3-row CUVs . In terms of practicality it sorta makes sense because they’re effectively midsize 2-row CUVs with slightly extra-raked rear windshields, and no compromised rear headroom or visibility.

But to me at least, they also look too dull to attract the usual SHIT attention. Then again, maybe the SHIT customers are willing to buy any SHIT that a car company says is a SHIT.

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 12/19/2018 at 17:00

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See also: Kia Telluride

SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media > Tristan 12/19/2018 at 17:02

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Will that be the two door or four door version?

Tristan > SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media 12/19/2018 at 17:35

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(also available as a 1,3,5 and 9 door in both standard and coupe body styles)

gmporschenut also a fan of hondas > Tristan 12/19/2018 at 19:37

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I was trying to help a relative and it really is ridiculous how many models there are, that are practically the same thing.

“whats the difference between ___, ___, and ___ blank?”

“um about 3 inches of wheelbase and 4 inches of trunk space”

Tristan > gmporschenut also a fan of hondas 12/19/2018 at 21:22

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Right?! I recently gave car buying advice to my mother-in-law. I recommended a CX-5 or Tiguan because she wanted something fun to drive. She bought a Santa Fe after questioning me about nearly every CUV on the market. I told her no one makes a bad car (except GM) and to buy whatever suits her fancy. The Santa Fe is pretty nice!

gmporschenut also a fan of hondas > Tristan 12/19/2018 at 22:03

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https://www.amazon.com/Paradox-Choice-Why-More-Less/dp/0060005688/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

I read this a long time ago, but one thing I still remember was a sectionon a grocery store isle, how companies spend all this money to make, transport, inventory and distribute a new flavor item, and their total sales only tick up a couple percent.

I think the car industry is in a similar point of saturation.

Tristan > gmporschenut also a fan of hondas 12/19/2018 at 22:10

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After reading the description, I'd have to agree. How much more of the market share did Ford get from the ecosport- a vehicle slightly smaller than the already pretty small escape? I don't think I've ever seen one in the wild...

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 12/20/2018 at 11:14

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hey there, Urv howya doin today?

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 12/20/2018 at 11:15

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what a l et do wn that was.

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 12/20/2018 at 11:34

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They went from a Volvo-looking concept to straight up Rental spec GMC Yukon

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 12/20/2018 at 12:48

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The concept totally had a Range- Rover- esque “it” factor. It truly looked like something s pecial.

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 12/20/2018 at 12:56

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The concept looked like a $90,000 car. The production version looks fine, but it also looks like it costs half as much.