Volkswagen is doing its best to consolidate its power on the US market. In order to do this, the company is considering a luxury vehicle as its technical and environmental flagship, as well as a family of small cars. Also Volkswagen has an ambitious plan to increase sales to 800,000 units by 2018.

CEO of Volkswagen Group of America, Stefan Jacoby sayd the Touareg and the coupe-like Passat CC luxury sedan will be part of the brand's lineup of premium vehicles. The CC will be priced below $27,000.

When asked about a new Phaeton to the US market, Volkwagen CEO did not provide any details about the flagship. But he said the Phaeton could premiere in several years when the range is redesigned. The only Phaeton model sold in the United States was a $70,000-plus, long-wheelbase version.

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