Volkswagen brand opens the first stage of the new energy vehicle offensive in China with Plug-In Hybrids

● Dr. Feng Sihan said: “The Volkswagen brand's plug-in hybrid lineup will be expanded from three to six in the next 12 months.”

● Volkswagen brand future new energy car flagship hybrid version of the new generation of Touareg debut.
● Magotan GTE Concept and Tayron GTE Concept unveiled.
● Tiguan L plug-in hybrid version, Passat plug-in hybrid version and Variant GTE are now available for sale.

Volkswagen brand China today unveiled its new members of the plug-in hybrid model family, the hybrid version of the new generation of Touareg, FAW-Volkswagen's Magotan GTE Concept and the Tayron GTE Concept. 

These models will be part of the Volkswagen brand's plug-in hybrid lineup along with the SAIC Volkswagen's plug-in hybrid version, the Passat plug-in hybrid version and the Volkswagen imported Variant GTE. 

This also marks the first phase of the Volkswagen brand's three-stage electric travel strategy for China, in which a number of new energy vehicles will be unveiled in the next three years. Dr. Feng Sihan, CEO of Volkswagen Brand China, said: “On a global scale, new energy vehicles are developing around China, because most of the sales of new energy vehicles come from China. 

Moreover, the Volkswagen brand is now also adding new energy vehicles. In the competition, as you would expect, we are bringing not only several models, but also the most product choices for users. With the addition of these three new models unveiled today, our plug-in hybrid The power product lineup will double in the next 12 months."

Dr. Feng Sihan added: “As an important part of our brand strategy for the future, the new energy vehicle will become the next key for the Volkswagen brand in China. Chinese consumers will be able to choose new energy vehicles. , buy the real Volkswagen brand model."

The technology of the Volkswagen brand is trustworthy

The plug-in hybrid model of the Volkswagen brand, like all models of the Volkswagen brand, has outstanding advantages in terms of overall quality and practicality. The plug-in hybrid model of the Volkswagen brand is well-designed, with reasonable layout of components and functions. Excellent, easy to use and carefully crafted. Based on the leading MQB and MLB EVO platforms and the same high level of manufacturing standards as the brand's traditional fuel vehicles, the Volkswagen brand's plug-in hybrid family offers users a reliable, durable and safe choice. 

Moreover, these models will undoubtedly have the same long-range endurance as fuel vehicles and zero-emission electric endurance for urban travel. The Volkswagen brand's plug-in hybrid family models have been rigorously tested, including tests in various possible driving and climatic conditions, as well as plug-in hybrids developed by the Volkswagen brand. Durability and safety testing of power models.

Electric vehicle offensive will be divided into three stages

The Volkswagen brand has opened its first phase of electric vehicle offensive with its domestic and imported plug-in hybrid or GTE models. The Volkswagen brand will choose the “GTE” or “PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid)” naming method for plug-in hybrids depending on the model.

Next year, with the pure electric version of a number of popular models ushered in domestic production, the Volkswagen brand will launch the second phase of the electric car offensive. 

Therefore, by 2020, the Volkswagen brand's new energy vehicle matrix in the Chinese market will include about 10 models, and it is planned to reach 300,000 new energy vehicles by 2020. 

After 2020/2021, the Volkswagen brand will start the third phase, bringing pure electric vehicles based on the newly designed MEB pure electric platform of the Volkswagen brand.

Hybrid version of the new generation of Touareg

Hybrid version of the new generation of Touareg will become the flagship of the new energy vehicle of the Volkswagen brand. Powerful design, excellent body proportions and sharp lines make the hybrid version of the new generation Touareg* sporty and expressive. This model is powered by a 2.0L TSI engine and a 100 kW motor. The system has a combined maximum power of 270 kW or 367 hp, and even more impressive is the peak torque of this power system up to 700 lbs. ·Meter. This combination of powers accelerates the vehicle from 0 to 100 km/h in just 6.3 seconds. The 18 kWh battery ensures a pure electric range of approximately 60 kilometers. With a wall-mounted charging system with a power of 7.2 kW, the vehicle can be fully charged in two and a half hours. Hybrid version of the new generation of Touareg will land in the Chinese market after 12 months.

Magotan GTE Concept and Tayron GTE Concept

Looking forward to the future, two new energy models from FAW-Volkswagen's domestic Volkswagen brand, Magotan GTE Concept and Tayron GTE Concept, were also unveiled at the event. FAW-Volkswagen has adopted the “GTE” designation for its plug-in hybrids. “GT” stands for high performance and “E” means electric. Thanks to the TSI turbocharged engine and the powerful motors integrated in the gearbox, these two models will have the advantage of the Volkswagen brand plug-in hybrid system. Both models will land in the Chinese market in 2019.

Passat plug-in hybrid version

On October 31, SAIC Volkswagen's Passat plug-in hybrid version was officially launched. The model is powered by an optimized 1.4 TSI engine and a motor integrated into the DQ400e 6-speed DSG gearbox. Designed for new energy vehicles, the motor is equipped with a lithium battery with a capacity of 12.1 kWh and the battery pack has undergone 169 stringent safety tests. This model has a comprehensive cruising range of 1,043 kilometers. In hybrid mode, the Passat plug-in hybrid version accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.8 seconds. In pure electric mode, its maximum cruising range is 63 km and the top speed is 130 km/h.

Tiguan L plug-in hybrid version

The SAIC Volkswagen Tiguan L plug-in hybrid version, which was launched at the end of October, is the first domestically-made plug-in hybrid vehicle of the Volkswagen brand. The hybrid system consists of a 1.4T TSI engine, an energy-efficient motor integrated into the DQ400e 6-speed DSG gearbox, and a 12.1 kWh battery. The battery pack also undergoes 169 stringent safety tests. The model has a total cruising range of 862 kilometers and a pure electric cruising range of 52 kilometers. The Tiguan L plug-in hybrid version has a top speed of 200 km/h and an acceleration of 0 to 100 km/h in just 8.1 seconds.

Variant GTE

The Volkswagen imported car, the GTE, which was launched on November 16th, is the latest model of the Volkswagen brand. The model is powered by a 1.4 TSI turbocharged engine and an extremely efficient motor with a combined maximum power of 160 kW and a peak torque of 400 Nm. Combined with the 6-speed dual-clutch transmission, the GTE can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.6 seconds, while its top speed is 225 km/h. The pure electric range of this model is 50 kilometers. Its efficient motor makes the vehicle's 100-kilometer comprehensive fuel consumption only 1.8 liters, and the comprehensive cruising range is nearly 1000 kilometers.