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[Photo News] Volkswagen debuts its first full-size SUV in Korea
Volkswagen Group Korea CEO Till Scheer poses next to the new Atlas on Monday at its launch event in Incheon, where the German brand debuted its first full-size sport utility vehicle in South Korea. At 5,095 millimeters in length, it will be the longest SUV currently sold in the country. The price starts from 67.7 million won ($49,600). (Volkswagen Group Korea)
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