Looks like VW is trying to keep up with Mercedes (and possibly BMW if they build their show car, and Aston Martin, if they build that delicious Rapide).

There have been rumors afoot for some time that VW is working on a four door coupe version of their Passat sedan, and now, uncamo-ed spy shots are hitting the web.

Although it seems that Mercedes’ entry into this territory has been well received (enough, at least to have BMW make a show car), it remains to be seen how well VW’s take on the subject will go over.

The Phaeton sounded like a good idea to me (at the time), but it didn’t go over so well the buying public.

[…] There seems to be more than a few European manufacturers who are getting wound up to build 4 door coupes. Wait a minute, just what is a 4 door coupe? Chris at Automoblog is asking just that question. […]

VW have been discussing a ‘new concept’ in boot openings for this car. I suspect the car will actually be a five door liftback. The main difference will be that the liftback itself will be hinged in the middle to allow a normal sedan boot style, with the additional ability to lift the hatch fully.

Mac

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[…] The Concept CS is a step for BMW in the direction of the four-door coupe model - likely to compete with the Mercedes CLS. The concept could very well be a preview of the whispered about 8-series, and at the very least, hint towards the upcoming design direction of BMW. […]