For a car that’s supposed to be the People’s car, it doesn’t seem very people friendly. Its size guarantees that its occupants will be injured or killed in an accident with almost any other vehicle. That massive blind spot in the rear corners will make changing lanes at 85 mph very difficult. Its best safety feature will be that VW’s are brilliantly responsive and maneuverable; as long as the driver is reasonably competent, he will be able to avoid situations that would be disastrous in an SUV, such as swerving to avoid a deer.
The only road in the United States with a speed limit higher than 75 mph is I-10 in West Texas. I don't think these are intended for cruising that particular Interstate. They are an urban get-around vehicle. You will see them in downtown Boston or San Francisco where the speeds are never more than 35 mph, there are no deer, and any collisions will be at walking speed.