According to previous official disclosures, the new car has been upgraded according to the aesthetic needs of Chinese users – offering two exterior designs: standard version and R-Line. Both models are equipped with a large air intake grille. The lower part of the standard version adopts a wrap-around feature, while the R-Line model puts more emphasis on sportiness.

At the same time, the new car is also equipped with LED light source headlights and a new “eagle wing” penetrating headlight, and the LOGO can illuminate. At the rear of the car, the interior of the taillights uses Surface LED (surface emitting technology) shape arrangement, and the surface is blackened.

Inside the car, the new car is equipped with a 15-inch 2K floating central control screen, an 11.6-inch passenger entertainment screen, a 10.3-inch LCD instrument, a black crystal streamer intelligent control knob, a head-up display system and mobile phone interconnection, and supports Apple CarPlay, Baidu CarLife and Huawei HiCar. At the same time, the new car is equipped with Qualcomm’s third-generation Snapdragon cockpit platform flagship chip (Note: The official did not specify the specific model), which supports multi-screen linkage and 5G communication.

The car’s passenger screen supports screen projection, the intelligent voice system is supported by iFlytek technology, and it also has in-car Tencent ecology and lane-level navigation functions.

In terms of intelligent driving, the new car is equipped with IQ.Pilot intelligent assisted driving jointly developed with DJI Automotive. It is said to be a high-end intelligent driving assistance that is more suitable for Chinese road conditions, including lever lane changing, intelligent traffic response, close distance following, and intelligent obstacle avoidance. and a series of functions.

Declaration information shows that the new generation Tiguan L Pro is available with a low-power 2.0T engine and a high-power 2.0T engine. The low-power 2.0T engine has a maximum power of 137 kilowatts, and the high-power 2.0T engine has a maximum power of 162 kilowatts.

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In terms of appearance, the new car offers two styles: R-Line sports front face and pioneer front face. The overall front face of the car adopts the latest family-style design style. The chrome-plated grille runs through the entire front enclosure, with iconic air intakes on both sides. The headlight set adopts IQ.Light smart projector headlights with an eagle-wing shape. The headlights on both sides are connected through decorative panels. The R-Line version uses a large area of honeycomb decoration on the lower surround, and is equipped with an “R” logo on the grille, giving the overall sporty feel. It is worth mentioning that IQ.Light will support multiple functions such as narrow road vehicle width indication, follow-up steering, dynamic light assistance, running water turn signals, welcome/farewell projection light effects, etc.

Looking from the side of the body, the new car still has a very muscular waistline, and the proportions of the entire body are very harmonious. In addition, the new car will provide 18/19-inch wheels to choose from. At the rear, the new car uses a sparkling dot matrix through-out taillight, which supports water steering and three kinds of animated light effects. When lit, it has good recognition and a sense of technology. In the rear enclosure, the top-of-the-line model provides a honeycomb decorative panel that echoes the front of the car, and is embellished with red trim strips on the edges. In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the new car are 4735/1842 (1859)/1682mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 2791mm.

As for the interior, the overall design of the new car emphasizes sportiness and cabin technology. It uses a 15-inch central control screen + 10.3-inch digital instrument. Compared with the overseas version, the domestic version adds an 11.6-inch passenger entertainment screen. The gearbox design commonly used by new forces also appears on the Tiguan L PRO this time. The free shifting position is replaced by a knob screen. The seats and central control are embellished with blue stitching. The central control and seats of the top-end model are also made of Alcantara, showing a good sense of refined sportiness. In addition, the central armrest area of the rear seats of the new car can be folded down separately to facilitate access to trunk items in the car.

In terms of configuration, the new car will support main and passenger electric seats, seat memory, 12-way electric adjustment of the front seats, 10-point massage, seat heating/ventilation, wireless mobile phone charging, 360-degree panoramic imaging, steering wheel heating, and HUD head-up display. , Apple CarPlay, Baidu CarLife, Huawei HiCar, lane keeping system, ACC adaptive cruise, front-vehicle distance monitoring system, etc.

The interior of the new car will also provide a variety of atmosphere modes to choose from. The central knob (officially named the black crystal intelligent control knob) supports volume, driving and atmosphere mode follow-up control displays, and the details reflect a good sense of technology. In addition, a 12-speaker Harman Kardon sound system will be provided in the car. The car’s rear independent air conditioner can adjust the temperature in zones and provides two Type-C charging interfaces. In addition, the top-of-the-line 380TSI model will provide in-car fragrance, main and passenger seat massage, as well as IQ.Pilot driving assistance functions, parking assistance memory and other intelligent functions.

In terms of power, the new car will be equipped with a 2.0T turbocharged four-cylinder engine, which can output a maximum power of 137kW or 162kW and a peak torque of 320N·m or 350N·m. The transmission system uses a 7-speed wet dual-clutch gearbox. The top-equipped 380TSI model also has Will be matched with a timely four-wheel drive system. In addition, the car will provide four driving modes: economy, comfort, sport and personalized driving modes. The 380TSI four-wheel drive top version adds off-road and snow modes. Tiguan L PRO cooperates with DJI Automotive to provide L2+ level assisted driving functions. It is equipped with the IQ.Pilot intelligent driving assistance system, which is specially developed for China’s special road conditions, bringing users a safer and more convenient smart driving experience.

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Volkswagen stated that Volkswagen will continue to accelerate the pace of transformation, move towards a smarter, more connected and more digital future, and continue to meet the needs of Chinese users in the new era.

This concept car will focus on intelligent connectivity and is a customized model for China that will cater to the needs of Chinese consumers. Volkswagen also released a preview of the car’s side profile.

Judging from the preview pictures, the new car is more like a hunting model, with a slender body, a streamlined and dynamic overall shape, or a lower wind resistance coefficient, and large-size wheels. It looks more like a new energy vehicle.

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It is noted that the new ID.4 CROZZ continues the design language of the current model, with body dimensions of 4592 mm long, 1852 mm wide, 1629 mm high, and a wheelbase of 2765 mm. It is positioned as a pure electric compact SUV.

In terms of configuration, the new car comes standard with 19-inch rims, lane departure warning system, forward collision warning system, active braking system, front and rear parking radar, reversing image, and a non-openable panoramic sunroof.

In terms of power system, the 2024 ID.4 CROZZ facelift is available in rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive models. The rear-wheel drive model is equipped with an electric motor with a maximum power of 150 kilowatts, while the four-wheel drive model uses a front and rear dual-motor system with a total system power of 230 kilowatts. All models are equipped with an 80.4-kilowatt-hour ternary lithium battery pack. The rear-wheel drive model has a CLTC pure electric range of up to 600 kilometers, and the four-wheel drive model has a cruising range of 560 kilometers.

For comparison, the 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 CROZZ is equipped with a ternary lithium battery with a capacity of 84.8 kWh. The rear-wheel drive model CLTC has a pure electric cruising range of 600 kilometers, and the four-wheel drive model CLTC has a pure electric cruising range of 560 kilometers.

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It is reported that Volkswagen will use this move to continue to strengthen its local research and development capabilities and speed up the production of two Volkswagen brand smart electric vehicles jointly developed with Xpeng Motors. Volkswagen is currently developing the first electric vehicle architecture CMP specifically for the Chinese market. It plans to develop at least four electric models based on this platform starting in 2026, targeting the compact entry-level market.

Volkswagen will also develop entry-level A-class models based on the CMP platform for the mainstream market. The original MEB platform will also be upgraded to MEB+, which can achieve faster charging speeds and longer cruising range while using standard batteries. At the same time, smart driving will also be “significantly improved.”

As Volkswagen builds electric vehicles in Hefei, the Hefei production base will help bring the technology to market about 30 percent faster, said Bei Ruide, a member of Volkswagen China’s management board.

According to previous reports, Volkswagen announced during the 2024 annual press conference last month that the company will launch 11 new electric models by 2027, including two models jointly built with Xpeng Motors, VW/Xpeng 1 and VW/Xpeng 2, these two models are expected to be officially launched in 2026.

Official pictures show that the product lineup includes ID.BUZZ LWB, ID.7, ID.7 Tourer, ID.GTI Concept, ID.2ALL, and ID.2 ALL SUV models, entry-level models E-Volkswagen, and ID.4 PA, A-Main SUVe and many other products.

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Looking at the appearance, according to previously exposed spy photos of the real car, it is the same as the overseas version of the new Volkswagen Tayron. The domestic model also offers standard and R-Line designs. The front face of the regular version adopts the latest family-style design. The chrome-plated grille runs through the entire front bumper, with iconic air intakes on both sides. The headlights are somewhat similar to the design of the ID. family. Decorative panels connect the headlights on both sides. The R-Line version uses a large area of honeycomb decoration on the lower surround, and is equipped with an “R” logo on the grille.

On the side of the vehicle, the new car still has a very muscular waistline. The entire body proportions are quite harmonious, showing the posture of a sports car. The large-size wheels are also particularly eye-catching. At the rear, the new car still uses a through-type taillight design, and the light groups are blackened, and the lighting structures inside the light groups on both sides are also recognizable.

As for the interior, the overall design of the previously exposed R-Line version emphasizes sportiness and avant-garde. The cockpit is full of technology, using a digital LCD instrument panel and a large floating central control screen. Compared with the European version, the domestic version adds a passenger screen. The gearbox commonly used by new forces also appears on the Tayron L Pro this time. The free shifting position is replaced by a knob screen.

“Standard Edition”

“R-Line version”

In terms of model size, the length, width and height of the new car are 4735/1859/1682mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 2791mm. The length and wheelbase remain the same as the current Tayron L, while the height and width have increased by 20/9mm respectively. In terms of power, according to the application map information, the new car will be equipped with a 2.0T engine. Depending on the adjustment, the maximum power is 137kW/162kW respectively. The overseas version will also provide 1.5T+48V and plug-in hybrid versions. It is expected to be domestically produced. Models are expected to be launched later.

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Bloom said that Volkswagen wants to avoid setting “utopian” goals for its market share in China. If it can achieve double-digit market share in the fast-growing Chinese market in the long term, it will be a “very impressive” goal. The goal. He also added that the new models that Volkswagen will release in the next few years will improve its current position.

It is learned that in 2023, Volkswagen Group’s brands delivered a total of 3.236 million vehicles in China throughout the year, an increase of 1.6% compared with 2022.

Among them, the Audi brand delivered 728,600 vehicles, a year-on-year increase of 13.5%, exceeding the overall growth of the high-end car market; the Volkswagen brand and Jetta sub-brand delivered 2.3986 million vehicles in China in 2023, a year-on-year increase of 0.1%. The Volkswagen Group’s pure electric vehicle deliveries in China reached approximately 191,800 units, an increase of 23.2%.

Compared with 2022, Volkswagen Group’s sales in China will show a rebound trend in 2023. In 2022, the Volkswagen Group delivered 3.1845 million vehicles in the Chinese market, a year-on-year decrease of 3.6%.

At the 2024 annual press conference held in March this year, Volkswagen announced that it will launch 11 new electric models by 2027, including two models jointly built with Xpeng Motors, VW/Xpeng 1 and VW/Xpeng 2. Both models are expected to be officially launched in 2026.

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Volkswagen said that the R series will gradually develop in the next few years and launch enhanced new energy vehicles, starting with the Touareg R equipped with a V6-powered plug-in hybrid system.

Of course, this does not mean that fuel vehicles will no longer launch R models. This summer, the facelifted Golf R will continue to be launched, but it will bid farewell to manual transmission models.

In the future, the ninth-generation Golf will be a pure electric model. It will take time to verify whether a pure electric version of the Golf R will be launched, but we are likely to see the electric Golf GTI first.

In 2023, Volkswagen produced more than 35,000 R series vehicles, setting a production record for R series models. Since 2002, Volkswagen R series has sold more than 300,000 vehicles.

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It is noticed that in terms of appearance, the new Tharu maintains the overall design of the 2023 model, with a through-type light strip and silver decoration on the front face, which enhances the visual layering. The rear is equipped with an illuminated brand logo and through-type taillights, which improves the vehicle’s recognition. The body length, width and height are 4458/1841/1632 mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 2680 mm.

The interior maintains a symmetrical design, and the new models have added E-Call emergency call system, HiCar mobile phone interconnection function and IQ. intelligent car connection system on some models.

In terms of power system, the new Tharu offers 1.5T and 2.0T engines. The maximum power of the 1.5T engine is 118 kW and the maximum torque is 250 N·m; the maximum power of the 2.0T engine is 137 kW and the maximum torque is 320 N·m. In terms of transmission system, the 1.5T engine is paired with a DQ200 7-speed dry dual-clutch gearbox, while the 2.0T engine is paired with a DQ381 7-speed wet dual-clutch gearbox.

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According to reports, among the new car projects that SAIC Volkswagen is promoting, at least six projects have local R&D as the main force. At the same time, the SAIC-Volkswagen R&D Center has scaled back some new car projects, and the projects that are not being promoted or suspended are mainly the introduction of new models. SAIC Volkswagen’s two upcoming fuel vehicles, Tiguan L and Passat, will be partially equipped with the smart driving system provided by DJI Automotive.

It is noticed that Volkswagen issued an official statement in July last year: the Volkswagen brand and Xpeng Motors reached a technical cooperation framework agreement, and Audi signed a memorandum of understanding with SAIC to deepen existing cooperation. Both cooperation contents mentioned that ” Jointly develop electric intelligent connected vehicles exclusively for the Chinese market.” Audi and SAIC will combine their respective advantages to accelerate the development of SAIC Audi’s new electric models to meet the needs of Chinese users for high-end electric intelligent connected vehicles.

At the Volkswagen Group’s 2024 annual media communication meeting this month, CEO Oliver Blume further revealed that models jointly developed by Audi and SAIC will be launched in 2026.

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