VW mid-size Sedan Rendered

Volkswagen New Mid-Size Sedan NMS Rendering /

Set to be priced in the low $20,000 range

By Michael Gauthier
November 2, 2009 3:12 PM
Filed Under: Artist Renderings, German, Volkswagen

Volkswagen's new mid-size sedan (aka NMS) has been rendered by the folks at Irmaododecio.

Based on the official sketch that was released last week, the rendering gives us our best glimpse of VW's American Passat replacement. While the image is still kind of generic, it seems to accurately predict the styling direction for the new sedan.

As we have previously reported, the NMS is expected to be priced in the low $20,000 range which puts it in a more competitive segment than the $26,995 Passat. This effectively means VW is prepared to go head to head with segment leaders such as the $19,395 Toyota Camry and $21,055 Honda Accord.

Set to be built in Chattanooga, Tennessee in late 2011, Volkswagen is planning to sell at least 100,000 mid-size sedans a year (in the US).

Source: irmaododecio.blogspot.com

Comments

nederina
November 2, 2009 3:20 PM
That's dirt cheap for the Americans

AutopiaDR
November 2, 2009 3:21 PM
It's about time VW made a sedan that can compete with the leaders of this market. I hope they make a product that is as long lasting as Toyotas and Hondas and the interior quality is on par with these same brands. Id hate to see them invest so much money in a new product only to be beaten by the same problems of interiors falling apart and such. That being said, i hope the car gets more aggressive styling.


Edited by user on November 3, 2009 at 5:15 AM
andrewB
November 2, 2009 3:35 PM
Looks like a mix of the passat phateon and the 2 door convertible coupe concept which was out just lately

phobos
November 2, 2009 4:06 PM
it looks like an audi

scratchy996
November 2, 2009 10:11 PM
because the picture is a modified Audi.

electra
November 2, 2009 4:16 PM
VW should sell well in the market that is dominated by Honda Accord and Toyota Camry. Like it did with its Jetta and Golf in the Compact car segment. I hope to see the new Ford Taurus challenge the market as well.

majorsja
November 2, 2009 4:21 PM
Say it with me slowlly S O N A T A. It looks just like an extended version of the Huyndai Sonata. VW can do better, and if i cannot, ALL HAIL the mighty Huyndai.

SKDebisingh
November 2, 2009 4:26 PM
If this car is truly in the "low $20,000" range, how does it affect the Jetta? I've heard that the Jetta should also be manufactured in Tennessee, which I assume means a lower MSRP. Does this imply that the Jetta will be more in line with a Honda Civic, and the NMS ~ Passat in line with an Accord? Will be VW be able to offer a "premium" car in this price segment?

Renegade
November 2, 2009 4:45 PM
It's uglier then an Accord, and looks more boring then a Camry, no way this thing can take on the next Malibu or the Ford Fusion, maybe can fight with the Chrysler Sebring.


Edited by user on November 2, 2009 at 4:47 PM
pscs
November 2, 2009 4:56 PM
wow, even though that's just a rendering, it's really bland. i hope the designers know what they are doing. it looks like the jetta back in the early 2000s.

GTRfan
November 2, 2009 4:58 PM
Looks like an Accord....uh huh. renegade...agreed!

sideskraper
November 2, 2009 5:03 PM
Thats an Audi A4 with a different grill, and a shortened butt. Not a very good rendering to be honest.

9TNine
November 2, 2009 5:22 PM
Doesn't look too good... but then this is only an artist's impression. I'll wait to see the real thing first...

Vee4you
November 2, 2009 6:02 PM
This is a rendition of Honda Accord please

southernboi727
November 2, 2009 6:05 PM
Looks like a Honda Accord!

nederina
November 2, 2009 6:30 PM
you're right guys, it does look like the current accord. the sketches however is similar to the previous passat?

theoldman
November 2, 2009 6:39 PM
sorry if i sound critical: but this really isn't good enough

perhaps VW should look to the Passat CC for inspiration when designing the mid size sedan

wongnawa
November 2, 2009 7:02 PM
come on! it's just an artist rendering. but the sketch looks really nice though.

politz
November 2, 2009 8:25 PM
yes, it IS boring. but they want market share, and boring SELLS.

car-o-bar
November 2, 2009 8:39 PM
LOOKS AS RETARDED AS A HONDA ACCORD, ACTUALLY MORE RETARDED. Add a third rear seat in the CC, tone it down a bit and call it Passat. CC looks more like best selling previous generation passat anyways. I do not know why they messed up with success. The famous passat shape was shamelessly copied by so many brands and became successful, yet VW changed it, rather than maintaining it or improving it.

WAIT, I have a better cost saving idea VW, have Honda make NMS for you, a re-badged Accord, and since you have already perfected the formula (Routan with Chrysler), it shouldn't be a problem at all.

VW at least should take a look at the new forthcoming 2011 Hyundai Sonata that has taken a lot of inspiration from Audi A6, and CC, and come up with a great design.


Edited by user on November 2, 2009 at 8:49 PM
scratchy996
November 2, 2009 10:14 PM
you do realize this is not a picture from VW , do you ?

HEMI426
November 2, 2009 10:25 PM
I think it looks good, until the reardoors. But I can't see vw comming with a sedan an the same platform as an audi a4/a6, wich this is because the wheelbase is longer so their is much more room for and engine lengthwise placed.

audilover
November 3, 2009 3:32 AM
As a former VW owner and current Audi owner, I have to say I am very disappointed with this rendering. This car is far too mundane.

CaymanRS
November 3, 2009 3:56 AM
I sincerely hope that Volkswagen doesn't build a car like any Toyota that is totally devoid of any driving pleasure whatsoever. I have had loaner Toyotas when taking an Audi into a dealership in St. Louis and decided I couldn't stand driving something equivalent to a sensory deprivation tank. Toyotas are non-cars for non-car people. At least Hondas are sportier and more enjoyable to drive. I've owned 3 VWs, 5 Audis and 4 Porsches and the reason we all love German cars is the joy of driving - the handling, performance and feeling of oneness with the car. VW's original attempt to build a car in the US failed because they softened it up so much it lost all its appeal as a driver's car. Be smart - please don't do it VW

hunkeers87
November 3, 2009 12:58 PM
looks like A5 with different grill

GTurbo
November 3, 2009 4:41 PM
Too safe. More design dynamism and glitz (like the Scirocco)are needed here. Wake up VeeDub; this is the American market we're talking about!

designads
November 3, 2009 10:47 PM
B O R I N G ! ! ! c'mon VW you can do better than that, this looks already old.

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