Volkswagen unleashed a thunderbolt at the 2011 Geneva Auto Show, debuting the electric Volkswagen Bulli Concept, a post-modern and eco-friendly take on the original Volkswagen Microbus.
But American consumers who envision parking one in front of their beach house may be in for a wait.
"At this point, it's just a concept," said Corey Proffitt, Volkswagen of America spokesman in a phone conversation Monday with Inside Line. "There are no production plans. Based on the reaction, we'll see where it goes." When asked if the compact Volkswagen Bulli Concept will be shown at the upcoming 2011 New York Auto Show, Proffitt said "no plans."
Rumors have been rampant in the European press that VW is working on a latter-day Microbus for introduction in 2013-'14. The automaker previously showed a Microbus concept 10 years ago at the Detroit show, but later canceled production plans, reportedly because of cost considerations. Instead, VW commissioned a mildly revised derivative of the Dodge Caravan, which it sells in the U.S. as the VW Routan.
I love the concept Bulli! Sure hope it becomes a production vehicle! It's got my vote and many, many others!
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