As usual, automakers tend to file for different
trademarks that may, or may not, hint at future products. The latest one we’ve
seen is Volkswagen, who wants to secure the ‘Type 7’ nameplate in Europe. Filed with the European
Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), according to VWVortex, it could hint at a
possible future product or a concept car.
Volkswagen is readying an onslaught of new models,
both conventional and electric ones. So, who are they reserving the name for?
Right now, no one knows, other than the people behind the trademark filing.
Some say it will be used on the all-electric beach buggy concept that will probably
debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March, underpinned by the brand’s MEB new
electric vehicle platform.
If the concept gets well received, then Volkswagen
might consider putting it into production under their ID sub-brand. That’s a
big “if”, though, as this would be a niche product that won’t sell in great
numbers – and VW, who is looking to recover from the aftermath of dieselgate,
is reluctant to launch niche models.
Meanwhile, some might recall that, a long time ago,
some of Volkswagen’s vehicles used to be referred to as ‘Type X’. The Type 1
was the Beetle, whereas the Type 2 was the Kombi. Type 3 and Type 4 referred to
a compact car and an estate, respectively.
