Spyshots - Volkswagen Four-Door Coupe

The so-called four-door coupe -- kicked off in 2004 by Mercedes-Benz' E-class based CLS-class -- has become, along with crossovers, a vehicle type that seemlingly every automaker is rushing to develop. Volkswagen is apparently the latest automaker to lob its hat into the ring with this Passat-based vehicle recently caught testing in the California desert.

It is unknown if the vehicle is in any way related to the rumored Audi A7, but the style is clearly influenced by the CLS, particularly the shape of the greenhouse in the rear and the crease above the door handles. The rear end, however, is quite different from the CLS' and is closer in shape to the BMW 6 Series. The overall shape is strangely reminiscent of the late-90s cab-forward offerings from Chrysler such as the Dodge Intrepid and Chrylser 300M.

Expect to see the same powertrain options available on this yet-unnamed vehicle that are available on the Passat, including the 2.0-liter turbo four and 3.6-liter V-6. There is also the possibility of a high-performance R36 variant. It will likely sit slightly above the Passat in Volkswagen's range, but nowhere near the ill-fated Phaeton.
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S4cabriofoxone - 8/21/2007 5:06:10 PM

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It won't be related to the A7. VW does not use modular platforms.

And who knows if the A7 even exists? I think they should make it into a 6 Series competitor and not a four-door coupe, but whatever.

Audi4Life - 8/22/2007 7:05:58 AM

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dont worry, vw does it probably to test the reactions of the public etc. audi expands on this and makes it better with their own distinct style. i think the design of the a7 will be sleek and sexy

chewy - 8/21/2007 6:40:54 PM

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Waiting for the camo to come off.

moto - 8/21/2007 9:31:35 PM

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Looks like a sedan to me. Nothing was cut (coupé) from this car.

Alec - 8/22/2007 12:00:21 PM

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This is so ridiculous... 20 years down the line I wonder how anyone is going to define a coupe from a sedan.

A 4 door car is a sedan!
So what is a CLS or this?
Its a COUPE with 4 doors.
So wouldnt it be a sedan?
No.


wtf?! Can anyone honestly elaborate why such a thing is named a 4 door coupe, when sedan fits the qualifications of this car. Sure it has a profile of a coupe, so does Saabs. But its still a sedan with 4 doors.