Why Was the Volkswagen C-Trek Discontinued?
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Volkswagen C-Trek was discontinued because the car needed to be updated, and the value created by the C-Trek was not high. The Volkswagen C-Trek was Volkswagen's first A-segment crossover station wagon, suitable for daily use and designed with an adventurous spirit. It was not only Volkswagen's first A-segment crossover station wagon in China but also globally, combining the attributes of a sedan, station wagon, and SUV. Below is an introduction to the Volkswagen C-Trek: 1. Suspension: The C-Trek's suspension is relatively stiff, and it uses the PQ34 platform. Vehicles based on the PQ34 platform, whether high-end or low-end versions, feature a knob-style seat backrest adjustment. 2. Interior Quality: The C-Trek's interior follows the familiar Volkswagen layout, but the materials used on the dashboard and door panels have a strong plastic feel, making the overall appearance somewhat outdated and not entirely matching the C-Trek's stylish design. The low-end version features fabric seats, which are prone to getting dirty, while the high-end version uses Alcantara seats, which are smooth to the touch. 3. Interior Storage Space: The storage compartments in the C-Trek are all slightly small.
I've been running an auto repair shop for twenty years and have seen many models discontinued. The Volkswagen C-Trek was positioned as a crossover wagon, which is too niche. Last year, I helped a customer replace a side mirror assembly—it took two weeks to source the part, and the supplier said production had already been scaled back. Nowadays, SUVs dominate the streets; young people think wagons aren't cool enough, while middle-aged buyers complain about the lack of seven seats. With the rise of new energy vehicles, Volkswagen has shifted its entire production line to manufacture ID-series EVs. Recently, a regular customer's C-Trek needed a turbocharger replacement, but no genuine parts were available in the market. Such after-sales headaches only hastened its discontinuation.
