Images posted on the Chinese site Autohome.com.cn show a mystery vehicle that closely resembles the NMC concept that was unveiled last week at the Beijing Motor Show. Styling has only been subdued slightly from the concept, maintaining an alignment with the company’s current design language.
The German automaker has not yet announced full details or confirmed plans to bring the car to market, however it is allegedly being developed on the Jetta platform for the Chinese market. It will be shorter than the Jetta, however, and wider than the Passat.
A TSI badge can be seen in one of the images, consistent with VW’s intention to outfit the NMC with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbocharged engine. It is expected to deliver 220 horsepower to the front wheels through a dual-clutch six-speed transmission.
Rumors suggest the NMC may be in the late stages of development, potentially arriving on the market before the end of the year.
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