Economy pricing has faded away but more importantly the quality of the drive did too. Paying a bit more, compared to rival makes/models, for a better driving car was their bread/butter. The moment Jettas no longer came with independent rear suspension (GLi excluded) they no longer had a niche. Why pay more for a econo-box when a cheaper competitor handles and drives as good or better?
Then they started reducing their available models. If they weren’t losing market share to rival brands they were cannibalizing among their own brands.
As a VAG enthusiast in the NA market, this was obvious years ago. Small bit of hope that the fool(s) at the top are recognizing it, finally.
Economy pricing has faded away but more importantly the quality of the drive did too. Paying a bit more, compared to rival makes/models, for a better driving car was their bread/butter. The moment Jettas no longer came with independent rear suspension (GLi excluded) they no longer had a niche. Why pay more for a econo-box when a cheaper competitor handles and drives as good or better?
Then they started reducing their available models. If they weren’t losing market share to rival brands they were cannibalizing among their own brands.
As a VAG enthusiast in the NA market, this was obvious years ago. Small bit of hope that the fool(s) at the top are recognizing it, finally.