HIGHEST SELLERSSales of VW’s two most popular vehicles in the U.S. in 2013:Jetta: 163,793Passat: 109,652Source: Volkswagen of America
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Press browse the VW booth before Volkswagen unveiled a new hybrid Jetta and electric concept vehicle, the “Bugstger,” at the COBO Center during the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, in this file photo.Already the frontrunner to assemble a new sport utility vehicle, Chattanooga’s Volkswagen plant also could see even more product such as the Jetta compact car, according to a report Friday.
“Jetta is one of their volume sellers here,” said Karl Bauer, senior industry analyst for Kelley Blue Book.
Automotive magazine said VW officials are looking at producing its next Jetta in Chattanooga. The magazine website added that the city is a candidate for a possible Jetta wagon with a body cladding and a raised stance for an Audi all-road rugged look.