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First pictures and new name: Volkswagen gives exclusive preview of future ID.7 Tourer
Volkswagen presents the first photos of the still camouflaged estate version of the all-electric top model ID.7 and, at the same time, introduces the new name: ID.7 Tourer. The new model is to be launched in Europe in 2024 – with plenty of space and high efficiency. Volkswagen will publish the final design in the coming months. First all-electric estate from Volkswagen to be called ID.7 Tourer ID.7 Tourer combines plenty of space with high efficiency Low Cd value of 0.2402 helps to maximise range Model with high travel comfort to be launched in Europe in 2024 Volkswagen is one of the most successful estate manufacturers worldwide. For more than 60 years, there have been the practical models that have so far been called Variant or...
ID.3 passes 100,000 km test from German ADAC
The German ADAC, Europe's largest automobile association, gives the ID.3 a good report card. The engineers at the Test and Technology Center in Landsberg am Lech have already covered more than 100,000 kilometers. The most important finding: the high-voltage battery still has a net capacity of 93 percent. An ID.3 Pro S with 77 kWh net battery energy content was tested for which Volkswagen, as for all other models in the ID. family, guarantees that the battery still has at least 70 percent of its original net capacity after eight years in operation or 160,000 kilometers of driving. High-voltage battery shows no abnormalities even after 2.5 years Charging speed permanently increased by software updates Engineers praise long-distance...
Most compact Volkswagen SUV is better than ever: the new T-Cross is now available to order
Volkswagen is now opening pre-sales of the visually and technically enhanced T-Cross. The distinctive exterior design of the SUV has been sharpened, and the standard LED headlights and LED tail light clusters are also new. In addition, the vehicle interior features a new dash panel with higher-quality surfaces and a new infotainment system generation. At the same time, Volkswagen has extended the standard equipment of the T-Cross, of which around 1.2 million units have been sold in just three years. The most compact Volkswagen SUV is again characterised by a particularly attractive price/performance ratio. Prices in Germany for the T-Cross start at 23,250 euros. Delivery is planned to start in the first quarter of 2024. The new T-Cross...
Upgrade for the ID.4 and ID.5: new infotainment system with intuitive operation, new electric drive with more power and efficiency
Volkswagen is launching pre-sales for the enhanced ID.4 and ID.5 models. The two electric models will now be offered with a brand new generation of infotainment system and software. In addition, all Pro and GTX versions will feature a new drive system. The high-efficiency drive introduced for the first time for the large ID.7 offers significantly more power together with reduced energy consumption. The combined WLTP range of the ID.4 as a versatile electric SUV is increased to up to 550 kilometres (WLTP) thanks to the new electric drive. The spacious ID.5 SUV coupé will have a range of up to 556 kilometres (WLTP) on one battery charge. Volkswagen offers the optimized models at the same base prices as their predecessors. The...
Relaxed journeys in the new ID.7 with ergoActive premium seats
Optimum travel comfort was one of the most important goals during the development of the ID.7, Volkswagen’s first electric model for the upper mid-sized class. The new optional ergoActive premium seats, which have been certified by the German Campaign for Healthier Backs (AGR), make a significant contribution to this outstanding comfort. The new front seats combine comfort with innovative massage programmes, automatic air conditioning and an advanced activation function for muscle groups in the spine and pelvic regions. New generation of VW seats with massage function and – for the first time – they can even activate muscle groups in the spine and pelvic regions Automatic air conditioning function in the seat measures the temperature...
Volkswagen celebrates world premiere of the all-new Tiguan
In a world premiere, Volkswagen is presenting the all-new Tiguan and with it the third generation of the bestseller. The Tiguan is one of the most successful Volkswagen models in the world today. More than 7.6 million buyers have chosen the compact SUV since its debut in 2007. The new model will reach dealerships as early as the first quarter of 2024. New Tiguan generation launches with progressive technologies and charismatic design New plug-in hybrid drives permit electric range of around 100 kilometres and fast DC charging New interior with clearly structured Digital Cockpit, infotainment screen, head-up display and driving experience switch is intuitive to use and based on specific customer feedback New adaptive chassis control...
Volkswagen presents the concept car ID.X Performance in Locarno
Volkswagen is presenting its vision of an all-electric sports limousine in the upper mid-sized class at the ID. Treffen in Locarno on the Swiss side of Lago Maggiore from 8 to 9 September. The ID.X Performance show car impresses with powerful all-wheel drive, performance-oriented suspension, and an expressive appearance. All-wheel-drive vision of an all-electric sports limousine with 411 kW (558 PS) Dynamic overall appearance thanks to countless sporty features in the interior and exterior Premiere at ID. Treffen (meet-up) organised by fans in Ticino Maria Soni Reissfelder, Head of Marketing & Sales Volkswagen ID. Family says: “Presenting the ID.X Performance in front of ID. enthusiasts from across Europe gives us the chance to meet...
Sporty, electric, emotive: Volkswagen presents the ID. GTI Concept show car
The Volkswagen brand is giving its electric offensive an additional boost: by 2027, Europe’s largest automotive manufacturer will launch eleven new all-electric models and thus offer the widest electric vehicle range of all manufacturers – from a compact car priced as less than 25,000 euros through to a family saloon. In the future, there will also be sporty and emotive GTI versions of selected models from the all-electric ID. family. The ID. GTI Concept show car presented for the first time at the IAA Mobility in Munich provides a concrete insight into how Volkswagen will transport the iconic GTI label into the electric future. At the international motor show, the new orientation of the brand will be visible in all areas for the first...
The Volkswagen business class: world premiere of the all-new Passat Variant
At the world premiere, Volkswagen presents the first photos and facts of the completely newly developed Passat. The focus is on powerful aerodynamic design, new high-efficiency drives, high quality and a host of new technologies. In just a few days, the vehicle will be shown to the public for the first time at the IAA Mobility in Munich (5 to 9 September 2023). The new Passat will be launched as a versatile Variant in the first quarter of 2024. With more than 34 million units sold worldwide, the Passat is the top-selling Volkswagen of all time after the Golf and ahead of the Beetle. Volkswagen presents new generation with powerful aerodynamic design, high quality and new high-efficiency drives Two new plug-in hybrid drives permit...
The new all-electric ID.7 is now available to order
Volkswagen is opening pre-sales for its ID.7 all-electric saloon: as of today, customers will initially be able to order the model in the Pro specification package with a range of up to 621 kilometres (WLTP) at a price of €56,995. For the market launch, Volkswagen has equipped the ID.7 with particularly convenient and high-quality technologies. Highlights such as the augmented reality head-up display and the “Discover Pro Max” navigation system are included as standard. Efficient saloon from the upper mid-sized class is launching with a (net) battery capacity of 77 kWh01 and a range of up to 621 kilometres (WLTP)02 Features frequently requested by customers at the start of pre-sales as standard ID.7 rounds off the upper end of...
Mahindra and Volkswagen Explore Strategic Alliance to Accelerate Electrification of Indian Automotive Market
Volkswagen Group and Mahindra sign Term Sheet on supply of MEB Electric Components for Mahindra’s new Electric SUV family Both companies will explore further potential opportunities for collaboration in India in the field of e-mobility, including Vehicle Projects, Charging and Energy Solutions and Cell Manufacturing Volkswagen is well on track to unlock the full potential of its platform business as part of the NEW AUTO strategy The Volkswagen Group and Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M) today announced they intend to expand their cooperation. Both companies signed a Term Sheet on the supply of MEB electric components for Mahindra’s new, purpose-built electric platform INGLO, deepening the Partnering Agreement from earlier this year...
New Passat Variant on final test drives
The new Passat Variant will celebrate its world premiere at the end of August and Volkswagen is now publishing the first advance details of the next Passat generation. The new model is equipped with a host of innovations such as an intuitive display and operating concept, a high-quality interior, a new adaptive chassis control system, premium-class seats and plug-in hybrid drives with electric ranges of up to 100 kilometres. The new Passat Variant will be launched in the first quarter of 2024. It is the ninth generation of one of the world’s most successful mid-sized cars, with over 50 years of history and more than 30 million units sold. Ninth Passat generation will be larger, more comfortable and of even higher quality MQB evo – a...
Volkswagen reveals new T-Cross: major update for the successful compact SUV
Volkswagen presents the first facts and pictures of the new T-Cross: The car comes to customers with its revamped design, enhanced standard equipment, new technology features and a newly designed high-quality interior. Pre-sales are scheduled to start in the fourth quarter of 2023. In just four years, the T-Cross has captured a top position among compact SUVs: around 1.2 million people have already chosen this versatile Volkswagen. With an average of 300,000 units produced every year, the T-Cross, which is also offered outside Europe under the names Tacqua and Taigun, is currently one of the most successful Volkswagen models worldwide. Initial pictures and facts for the enhanced generation, which will be launched on the market at the...
Volkswagen brand invests one billion euros for growth in South America
The Volkswagen brand aims to make significant gains in South America with a major product offensive. By 2027, the company plans to grow by 40 percent in Brazil, the region’s largest market. For example, 15 new electric and flex-fuel vehicle models are being launched by 2025 alone. Hybrid vehicles will also follow in the medium term. Before the end of 2023, the company is bringing its first fully electric models to Brazil – the Volkswagen ID.4. and the ID. Buzz. In total, the South American automotive market is expected to grow 11 percent a year until 2030 – making it one of the fastest growing markets in the world. The company is thereby systematically implementing its strategy to rapidly expand its business in growth markets and to...
World premiere for the efficiency champion: Volkswagen ID.7 with a range of up to 700 km (WLTP)
Volkswagen now presents the new ID.7, the brand’s first global electric model for the upper mid-size class. The combination of ranges up to 700 kilometres (WLTP), superior powertrain, spacious interior and premium technologies makes the ID.7 a comfortable limousine for long distance travel and opens up a new segment for the ID. family. Almost five metres long, the model also has an enhanced customer-focused operating concept and a high-quality appearance. The ID.7 launch is planned for this year in Europe and China, and from 2024 in North America. The ID.7 is the first all-electric Volkswagen for the upper mid-size class The combination of excellent aerodynamics and a new, more efficient drive generation ensures long ranges First...
Powerful, innovative and agile: the new Tiguan R eHybrid is now available to order
Volkswagen starts pre-sales for the new Touareg R eHybrid. The flagship model of the premium series launches on the market as a plug-in hybrid with the most powerful drive system of all standard Volkswagen models on the market. With an optimised suspension setup and enhanced high-tech systems, the Touareg R fulfils its role as an electric top-of-the-line SUV model of the Volkswagen brand. The performance model has also been fundamentally redesigned at the front and rear, with a more comfortable interior and an even more intuitive Innovision Cockpit. Prices start from €93,870. Read on Consumption data: Touareg R eHybrid – fuel consumption in l/100 km combined: 2.5-2.1; power consumption in kWh/100 km, combined: 24.3-23.7; CO₂ emissions...
First preview of the new ID.7 GTX: a long-distance limousine with more power and all-wheel drive
Three weeks ago, Volkswagen presented the new ID.7 as an all-electric limousine for the upper mid-size class. The most dynamic model variant will now follow in late summer with the world premiere of the ID.7 GTX. Equipped with the latest drive generation of the ID. models, the dual-motor all-wheel drive system and a host of sporty design elements, the long-distance limousine is a high-performance model. The launch of the new GTX model is planned for the IAA Mobility in Munich (5–10 September 2023). World premiere of long-distance limousine scheduled for the IAA Mobility trade show in late summer After the ID.402 and ID.503, the ID.701 will be the third model to offer a GTX version GTX stands for electric mobility and intelligent...
The new Volkswagen Touareg: New technologies, more comfort
New technologies, more comfort: Volkswagen presents the new Touareg Volkswagen is upgrading the third generation of the Touareg with extensive improvements: the suspension as well as the display and operating concept of the full-size SUV have been revised, and the front and rear design have been sharpened. Particularly striking features are the newly developed HD matrix headlights at the front and the LED taillights, which are realised as a light strip. For the first time in Germany it incorporates a red-illuminated Volkswagen logo. Presales will begin tomorrow on Thursday, 25 May. Prices start from €69,200. Enhanced premium SUV shines with high-tech features Improved suspension offers winning combination of comfort and performance...
Final set-up drives: New Tiguan with premium class technologies and a long electric range
As part of final test drives, the Volkswagen brand is announcing the first details of its currently best-selling model: The third generation of the new Tiguan will be available with a newly developed active suspension control system and full-size features such as HD Matrix headlights. It is based on the new generation of the modular transverse matrix, MQB evo. With plug-in hybrid drive, the new Tiguan will achieve electric ranges of up to 100 kilometres in the future. The world premiere will take place in autumn, and the bestseller will be launched on the market in 2024. MQB evo – the latest evolutionary stage of the modular transverse matrix platform brings a variety of modern technologies on board the Tiguan In future, the successful...
The ID.7: sophisticated aerodynamics for long range and high efficiency
The ID.7 is the first electric model from Volkswagen for the upper mid-sized class. With a range of up to 700 kilometres (WLTP), the Volkswagen limousine is an efficiency champion. In addition to a new drive generation, sophisticated aerodynamics contribute to the ID.7’s long ranges. The aerodynamically favourable basic form, low drag coefficient (Cd value) of 0.23 and frontal area of 2.46 square meters are the result of close cooperation between the Design and Development departments. Streamlined design should make ranges of up to 700 kilometres02 (WLTP) possible Close cooperation between developers and designers leads to a drag coefficient (Cd value) of 0.23 Fine tuning in computer simulations and in the wind tunnel With limousines...
Electric island Astypalea: Transformation of mobility fully underway
The island of Astypalea serves as a future laboratory for smart, sustainable mobility. As part of a joint project of the Volkswagen Group and the Hellenic Republic, it is to be gradually converted to e-mobility, digital mobility solutions and green energy. First results are positive: The new, digital mobility solutions are well established, 25 percent of the inhabitants regularly use the ASTYBUS ridesharing service. Over the past twelve months alone it has completed more than 200,000 customer kilometres. Electrification also makes progress: Almost all new cars to be registered on Astypalea are now fully electric. Island in the Agean sea serves as a future laboratory for smart, sustainable mobility All measures to electrify...

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