Volkswagen Chattanooga starts series production of the 2018 Volkswagen Atlas
15 December 2016
Volkswagen Chattanooga has begun series production of the new MQB-based Volkswagen Atlas. (Earlier post.) This marks the beginning of the process of building inventory for market introduction of the Atlas in 2017.
The Volkswagen Atlas, unveiled in October, launches a new chapter in the company’s American history. The seven-passenger Atlas offers class-competitive levels of technology and room, combined with Volkswagen driving dynamics and attention to detail.
In conjunction with the facilities expansion, Volkswagen Chattanooga continues to grow its workforce to meet the production demands of adding the Atlas to the existing Passat line. Volkswagen Chattanooga currently employs 2800 team members—up from 2400 this summer—and will continue to bring on board additional employees throughout the ramp up of the Volkswagen Atlas.
The Atlas is built alongside the Passat at the Volkswagen Chattanooga assembly plant, the result of an additional $900-million investment by Volkswagen in the facility. The expansion added over 665,000 ft2 to the facility (a 26% total increase in production space) to accommodate the integration of the Atlas.
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