VW Please save us before this happens

[L4OMEO]

VW Polo car of the year named world car of the year, Not to sure last time Chyrsler was on the podium.

No argument. But, quick poll - who would want the next GTV to be based on the Polo?

[aggie57]

I wouldn't worry Paul - at least something like that would have the driven wheels at the right bloody end!!!

[branko.gt]

VW Polo car of the year named world car of the year, Not to sure last time Chyrsler was on the podium.

No argument. But, quick poll - who would want the next GTV to be based on the Polo?

as opposed to what ?

[f1worldchamp]

VW Polo car of the year named world car of the year, Not to sure last time Chyrsler was on the podium.

No argument. But, quick poll - who would want the next GTV to be based on the Polo?

Maybe not GTV, but how about a 21st century 'Sud based on Polo GTI?
Alfa engineers took a Holden (!) sourced V6 and made it work, I can see them doing similar things with Chrysler rwd platforms without too much trouble.

[L4OMEO]

as opposed to what ?

As opposed to anything more suitable as the starting point for a sports coupe. Frankly I wouldn't want to see a new GTV developed using this as the base, regardless of how good a supermini the Polo might be, but I have accepted the fact I'm not part of AR's consultation process in this decision 

[Paul Gulliver]

Maybe not GTV, but how about a 21st century 'Sud based on Polo GTI

In an interesting update on the story how does this sound.

It's no secret that Volkswagen wants Alfa Romeo. The German automaker is trying to become the world's largest automaker by 2018 and purchasing Alfa would help them towards that goal.

At this year's Geneva Auto Show, Ferdinand Piëch announced that Volkswagen could quadruple Alfa's sales in just five years. Sergio Marchionne responded to that statement by saying that as long as he is head of Fiat, Alfa will not be sold. He also added that Volkswagen should take care of Seat instead.

Marchionne made Fiat's intentions crystal clear but Volkswagen is adamant. English magazine Autocar recently reported that Volkswagen would give Alfa the use of a Porsche engine if Fiat sells them the brand.  The engine Piëch is referring to is a flat-four currently being developped for an upcoming entry model that will slot beneath the Boxster.Fiat hasn't changed their position. A spokesman for the company said "we shut the door in [VW's] faces and now they're trying to get in the window." The negative response on Fiat's part hasn't swayed Mr. Piëch: "Volkswagen has time."

A flat-four engine hasn't powered an Alfa since production of the 33 ended in 1994.

Source:
- http://www.turbo.fr/actualite-automobile/404500-alfa-moteurs-porsche-prochains-modeles/.


PS: In addition the dithering Fiat chief has also announced that Alfa's re entry into the US has been pushed back from 2012 to 2013