2019-01-03 16:06:52

Volkswagen is preparing for Land Rover Defender and Jeep Wrangler a great opponent

Volkswagen wants to make an electric SUV in a series look.

If the management approves this machine successfully, it can assign Land Rover Defender and Jeep Wrangler to rivals.

AutoBild writes that the new product will be created on the MEB electric platform with 2 bodies: 3 doors and 5 doors. The interior has a durable plastic. SUV can be called T-Rug, and its premiere will be held closer to 2022.

The first Volkswagen model with the MEB platform, where the built-in support for wireless charging will appear, is an electric I.D.

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