Volkswagen's S-Class Challenger To Be Based On I.D. Vizzion Concept

Volkswagen will return to the luxury class at the turn of the next decade with an all-electric Mercedes S-Class rival based on the I.D. Vizzion concept.

Bosses have tasked the unnamed model with helping to instill the brand with a sense of luxury that failed to stick with the Phaeton back in 2002. VW has been without a flagship saloon since that model was axed in 2015.

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Runamukk - 8/28/2018 10:18:23 AM

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again?

TomM - 8/28/2018 2:56:40 PM

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Can it get any more STUPID than this.

Truthy - 8/28/2018 10:22:57 AM

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Audi?

carsnyc - 8/28/2018 10:33:42 AM

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Oh God, here we go again!

mre30 - 8/28/2018 11:06:08 AM

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Is the name really "Vizzion"? Is today April Fool's Day?

CANADIANCOMMENTS - 8/28/2018 1:00:54 PM

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The Taycan platform was never just going to be used by Porsche. Of course, there will be an Audi and a VW version. And possibly versions for Bentley and Lamborghini too. There will also be SUV's and maybe coupe versions as well. This is how VAG things. Long-term and for the greatest good of all brands in the group.

TheSteve - 8/28/2018 2:42:07 PM

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Evidently, failing twice with the Phaeton was not enough for Volkswagen to learn their lesson :-(

The Volkswagen Audi Group (VAG) would be served well to rein in their various brands, and make sure each plays its proper role:
- Volkswagen: The practical people mover
- Audi: Luxury, competing against BMW and Mercedes
- Bentley: Super luxury, competing against Roll-Royce

Having a VW branded product to go up against Mercedes is sheer folly.

wilfred - 8/28/2018 3:08:22 PM

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It’s like the company is self sabotaging!? Instead of bringing in products that will sell like the camper van or the Polo/CrossPolo...

atc98092 - 8/28/2018 7:08:02 PM

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I looked at a Phaeton when they were available, but for a VW product it was just too expensive, and borderline low end tech (still CD based navigation). While I'm no longer in the sedan market, I would consider this if the price is more acceptable.

carloslassiter - 8/28/2018 7:34:30 PM

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My guess is they hired some new guy and he has no idea they tried this before.

carloslassiter - 8/28/2018 7:41:02 PM

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Also, for the benefit of our resident ultra-sensitive, politically correct, SJW, I'd like to point out that I am not anti-German people.

MDarringer - 8/28/2018 7:56:05 PM

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Nah you're just an easily triggered fool.

carloslassiter - 8/28/2018 8:15:49 PM

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See what I mean? Ultra-sensitive, always has to try to get in the last word.

MDarringer - 8/28/2018 9:26:02 PM

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Republicans cannot be SJW. That's 100% a Liberal thing. Your psychological projection is showing big time. Seek therapy. I'd diagnose you but that would be unprofessional.