Volkswagen mulls low-cost subbrand in emerging nations

Remember then a Volkswagen Beetle was the ultimate low-cost economy car? VW may be ready relive those day.

But not here. It is it thinking of creating a low-cost subbrand by 2015 in emerging nations and Europe, not the U.S., Reuters reports. volkswagen vw beetle

How cheap? Try $6,500 to $12,900 for a model line that may come to include a minivan, wagon and small sedan.

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"We're regularly looking at new segments and interesting markets which also include so-called budget cars," VW spokesman Eric Felber tells Reuters. "But a decision has not been taken yet." beetle volkswagen

VW would save money on the line by using older engine technology. There would be no frills, or what used to be considered frills, like air conditioning or airbags.the volkswagen beetle

Hello? Original VW Beetle? Your moment may have come.

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