Hot! Volkswagen: What's Next

[Centurion]

That's awesome:
-Screen hasn't increased beyond 15 inches in size
-Steering wheel has physical non capacity button and they are matte!!
-Rotary dial for volume
-Physical switchgear for core hvac functions like temperature, fan speed, recirculation and more!

 

[Design FIRST]

The ID.Polo will be an immensely significant automobile for not only VAG, but for the German automotive industry in general. It could lead the spearhead of defense counteracting the inevitable unrelenting expansion of Chinese manufacturers in EU markets. The VAG MEB+ Entry products are simply too important to fail.

 

[Esp5]

 

[advantage20]

 

[Centurion]

Hahaha the retro instrument cluster theme is hilariously cool.

The world is healing. I have zero complaints bout that interior. It’s one of the best one I have seen over the past 2 years.

It could lead the spearhead of defense counteracting the inevitable unrelenting expansion of Chinese manufacturers in EU markets. The VAG MEB+ Entry products are simply too important to fail.

I don’t think so. VW used to offer “the people’s” car. Now the Passat and Golf are much more expensive than Chinese alternatives whilst too close to Mercedes, bmw and Audi in price. However VW will still have a place in the market. They have good reputation, wide dealer network and there will be a decent percentage of the population in Europe who will not buy a Chinese car.

 

[leylandi]

It looks like it's inspired by Hyundai, I really like it. I also find Hyundai's interiors to be excellent

 

[Swissbob]

Exzellent interior, well done.

For me personally it has the wrong drivetrain

 

[Design FIRST]

VERY "right" interior. VERY "right" drivetrain. VERY important will be the pricing of purchasing or leasing. Get that "right", and VW will have a major hit on their hands.

 

[fan_of_642]

So, please bring back those proper sized instruments behind this nice steering wheel in the ID.7, with instrument design of last PHAETON or TOUAREG and we will come together.

 

[Design FIRST]

Volkswagen ID.ERA REEV SUV (source: cochespias.com):

A bit surprised to see those flush exterior doorhandles.

 

[advantage20]

 

[leylandi]

 

[Esp5]

Volkswagen ID.ERA REEV SUV (source: cochespias.com):

A bit surprised to see those flush exterior doorhandles.

That's really cool, but it doesn't look like a VW at all; it's a product totally geared towards the apparent tastes of Chinese customers and what's trending there.

 

[Rolf]

Mindboggingly horrible.
They say you get what you deserve, but did we honestly behave this bad???

VAG has gone full retard. The only bright spot is Lamborghini who actually are able to somehow do their own thing, have their own platforms, own engines and generally don't give a crap about VAG. All the others are completely f#cked. Well and except Skoda maybe.



It's a great way to give your company away and end up with empty hands. These joint ventures are incredibly dumb and naive. The Chinese are in control, they'll steal all secrets and afterwards will push them out of the market..

They already stolen the secrets of how the German cars or any other brand is made in China. They all had to form a partnership with a Chinese companies when they opened business in a china in the mid 90s to early 00s. Over the years they have learnt the art of copying and now with their advanced AI they can build Chinese cars to German standards and half the costs.

 

[leylandi]

Volkswagen delivers 4.73 million vehicles worldwide and further consolidates its market leadership in Europe

he Volkswagen brand delivered around 4.73 million vehicles to customers worldwide last year. Deliveries therefore virtually matched the prior-year level amid challenging market conditions (–1.4 percent). While a positive trend could be observed particularly in Europe (+5.1 percent) and South America (+18.5 percent), the market environment in China (–8.4 percent) remains challenging. US tariffs also had a marked impact on deliveries in North America (–8.2 percent).

Demand for electric vehicles is holding up, with Volkswagen delivering approximately 382,000 all-electric vehicles worldwide in 2025 (–0.2 percent). The share of all-electric vehicles relative to total deliveries thus stood at 8.1 percent.

Volkswagen therefore remains at the pinnacle of the European market both for vehicles with conventional drives and for all-electric models. It also holds pole position in the company’s home market of Germany, where the Volkswagen brand’s share across all drive types according to the German Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) is 19.6 percent (+0.5 year-on-year).

Martin Sander, Volkswagen Board Member for Sales, Marketing and After Sales, said: “The trend in our delivery figures underscores that our products are being well received by our customers and also that we are on the right track with our brand strategy. We expect the market environment to remain challenging overall in 2026. All the same, I firmly believe that thanks to our refreshed, attractive product portfolio and our clear focus on efficiency and competitiveness we are very well equipped to rise to this challenge. In China alone, we will be bringing out more than ten new electric models this year.”

Strong growth in all-electric ID. models in Europe

Volkswagen significantly increased its sales of all-electric vehicles in 2025, especially in Germany and Europe. Deliveries rose to 93,800 vehicles in the company’s home market of Germany (+60.7 percent) and to around 247,900 units in the whole of Europe (+49.1 percent).

The new best-selling model in the ID. family, the ID.7, was a major driver of this growth. Around 35,000 units of this model were delivered in Germany, representing an increase of 132.0 percent. The ID.7 was likewise popular among customers across Europe, who ordered 76,600 units (+133.9 percent). The top model is available both as a saloon (ID.7) and as an estate (ID.7 Tourer).

Volkswagen expects demand for its electric vehicles to rise in the current year as it rolls out many new all-electric models, including the ID. Polo with a starting price of around 25,000 euros and the production version of the ID. Cross compact SUV.

T-Roc is Europe’s best-selling SUV

SUVs maintained their strong position in the brand’s model mix in 2025. They accounted for 50.2 percent of Volkswagen’s total deliveries, an increase of 5.3 percent year-on-year. In the United States, over 78.5 percent of Volkswagen models sold were SUVs.

Volkswagen’s best-selling SUV in Europe is the T-Roc, the second generation of which came on the market in 2025, selling 201,995 units (+3.9 percent on 2024). The Volkswagen Tayron, available since spring 2025, is also being well received, with 60,700 units already delivered worldwide.

 

[Design FIRST]

...as said...VERY sharp.

This most recent rendering looks more in-line with the camofoiled prototypes. Meaning...it's a bit dumpy and more "elevated ride height crossover" in it's appearance than sedan. In any event, a good number of new Xpeng P7 sedan exterior design cues. On a significantly less sleek package.

 

[Design FIRST]

Spyshot of the upcoming ID.4 (aka ID.Tiguan) quite significant "facelift":

Conventional exterior doorhandles, I see.

 

[Design FIRST]

At least in the "Looks Sweepstakes", this leaves EU Volkswagen sedans looking...

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well...I'll let others judge.