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The Volkswagen plant occupies a total area of 4,300,000 m². In addition, the premises also include space used for vehicle shipping and a vehicle test track. TransformationThe Volkswagen brand is consistently and systematically moving forward with plans to convert its plants to electric mobility. As of 2022, the north is electric, too: the Volkswagen Emden plant is the first site in Lower Saxony to be converted for the production of electric vehicles, a process that has been ongoing during live operation since 2020 – setting a new milestone in the accelerated ramp-up of electric mobility within the framework of the ACCELERATE brand strategy. To achieve this, new structures and existing systems have been integrated precisely in order to 0o1 ptimally prepare the site for future demand. The ID.4 has been rolling off the production line at Emde n since May 2022, with the four- door fully electric ID.7 following suit in summer of 2023. This year, a third fully electric model will follow: the ID.7 Tourer. ProductionThe declared aim of the Volkswagen plant in Emden is to produce environmentally friendly vehicles in an environmentally friendly production process. In addition, high production quality is the key to success, because quality generates customer satisfaction and is therefore a critical factor in terms of pricing and competition. Volkswagen has invested more than 1 billion euros in the site for the future-oriented production of electric vehicles. Without stopping production, the plant was converted into one of the most modern factories in the automotive industry and is a flagship project for electric mobility. Around 180,000 vehicles were produced at Emden in 2023. The Emden site has been producing vehicles for the Volkswagen Group for 60 years. Since the site was founded in 1964, more than 12.5 million vehicles have rolled off its production lines. Environmental protection Environmental protection is a core element of strategic decisions at the Emden site.

The red colour is a combination of the early Golf GTI colours Tornado red and Flash red and is thus a tribute to this Volkswagen icon. New infotainment system, ChatGPT and Wellness app. Parallel to the debut of the new GTX models, the ID.3 product line will receive a new interior landscape. Volkswagen has further developed the Digital Cockpit – the digital instruments. At the same time, the driving mode selector lever has been removed from the housing of the Digital Cockpit and designed as a separate steering column switch. This creates space for the 32.8 cm (12.9-inch) diagonal display of the newly developed infotainment system. A completely new menu navigation design makes operation simple and almost self-explanatory. For this purpose, the display has two permanently visible touch bars at the top and bottom edges and a central home screen between these. The touch sliders for air conditioning and volume control at the bottom of the visually freestanding screen are now illuminated. The new IDA voice assistant is operated using natural language. This not only enables the control of many vehicle functions, but also answers specific questions on all conceivable subjects by accessing online databases such as Wikipedia and has ChatGPT integration (artificial intelligence, AI) as a new feature. Another new feature is a Wellness app that uses preconfigured programmes to adjust various vehicle functions to improve well-being while driving or during breaks. The optionally available augmented reality head-up display has been further enhanced. The predicted remaining range and average consumption are now displayed in addition to the conventional information. 12.9-inch infotainment system in detail. The top bar of the display features a new menu button on the left for direct access to all apps.

Excellent results in all four assessed categories All-round family car provides high occupant protection for children The new generation of the Passat also achieves the highest rating of five stars The new Passat has been awarded the top rating of five stars in the renowned Euro NCAP (European New Car Assessment Programme) consumer protection programme. This makes the vehicle one of the best-rated mid-sized models of 2024 in the independent European testing body’s overall ranking. After 2010 and 2014, the completely newly developed Passat also receives the highest award from Euro NCAP. Now in its the ninth generation, the success story of Volkswagen’s best-selling Passat continues. The Passat, which is available exclusively as an estate model, impressed the experts at Euro NCAP with a host of important safety innovations. The safety assessment carried out by Euro NCAP, an independent European institute for consumer protection, covers four categories: the Passat achieved its best result in the Adult Occupant Protection category with a rating of 93 per cent. It also achieved very good results in the other three categories: Child Occupant Protection (87 per cent), Vulnerable Road Users (83 per cent) and Safety Assist (80 per cent). Many assist systems fitted as standard. Even at the entry level, the Passat includes numerous assist systems at no extra cost. These include Side Assist (lane change system), Lane Assist (lane keeping system), ACC stop & go (Adaptive Cruise Control), oncoming vehicle braking when turning function, Park Distance Control (acoustic and visual warning signals if there are obstacles in the front or rear areas), Rear View (rear view camera system) and Dynamic Road Sign Display using the front camera, as well as LED headlights and tail light clusters. Safety first, both inside and out.

Facts and figures As to: July 2024 Plants: 39 Plants: In Shanghai, Changchun, Dalian, Nanjing, Yizheng, Chengdu, Foshan, Ningbo, Changsha, Urumqi, Qingdao, Tianjin, and Hefei to manufacture vehicles and components Production: over 3 million vehicles Models: SAIC VOLKSWAGEN Volkswagen: ID. Family (ID.3, ID.4 X, ID.6 X), Polo Family (Polo Plus) , Lavida Family (Lavida, Lavida XR), Lamando L, Passat (Passat, Passat PHEV) , PHIDEON, Teramont, Teramont X, Viloran Tiguan (Tiguan, Tiguan L, Tiguan L PHEV, Tiguan X), Tharu, T-Cross, Touran L Audi: Q5 e-tron, Q6, A7L ŠKODA: Octavia PRO, Superb, Kamiq, Kamiq GT, Karoq, Kodiaq, Kodiaq GT FAW-Volkswagen Volkswagen: Talagon, Tavendor, Magotan, Tacqua, CC (CC, CC Shooting Brake), Sagitar, Golf, T-Roc, ID. Family (ID.4 CROZZ, ID.6 CROZZ, ID.7 VIZZION), Bora, Tayron (Tayron, Tayron X) Audi): Q2L, A3 (A3 Sportback, A3L Limousine), Q3 (Q3, Q3 Sportback), A4L, Q5L (Q5L, Q5L Sportback), A6L, Q4 e-tron JETTA): VA3, VS5, VS7 Volkswagen Anhui Cupra: Tavascan (export only) Volkswagen: ID.UNYX (market entry July 2024) Employees: over 90,000 (12/2023) Ownership Structure of Joint Ventures in China: SAIC VOLKSWAGEN: 50% SAIC, 40% Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft (incl. ŠKODA AUTO a.s. and AUDI AG), 10% Volkswagen (China) Investment Company Ltd.

New SUV for the European market: the Tayron is Volkswagen’s second-largest SUV in Europe after the Touareg Sophisticated all-rounder – extremely spacious passenger and luggage compartments, five or optionally seven seats and a large maximum trailer weight of up to 2.5 tonnes Innovative plug-in hybrid: the Tayron eHybrid offers superior power delivery and becomes an electric car for everyday driving with an electric range of over 100 kmAvailable to order now: launching as the Life version, the Tayron will be available with a 110 kW mild hybrid drive and an extensive range of equipment from 45,475 euros The new Tayron celebrates its trade fair premiere at the “Mondial de l’Auto” in Paris from 14 to 20 October The new Tayron has arrived! – The large Volkswagen SUV with five or optionally seven seats is positioned between the Touareg (premium class) and the Tiguan (mid-class). Authentic: its clear and powerful SUV design. Best-in-class: the comfort levels. Superior: the high-quality feel. Generous: the space available. In the Tayron, five passengers can enjoy up to 885 litres of luggage space for travelling on holiday. A total of seven efficient drive systems will soon be available. The range includes two next-generation plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (eHybrid). They can achieve electric ranges of over 100 km and long journeys with up to 850 km between two refuelling stops. In addition, with the ability to tow up to 2.5 tonnes, the Tayron is a stylish yet well-equipped towing vehicle for trailers of all shapes and sizes. Pre-sales for the new Tayron open tomorrow on Thursday, 10 October.

When it comes to the interior design, Volkswagen has generally taken things in a new direction with the ID.7. This Volkswagen is the only vehicle in its class to be equipped as standard with an augmented reality head-up display. The actual digital cockpit is therefore relatively small, as the head-up display is the principal source of information for the driver. The standard-equipment infotainment system serves as the control centre. This has an intuitive menu structure and large touch display, which appears to be free-standing and measures 38 centimetres (15 inches) across the diagonal. The architecture behind the dash panel is completely horizontal. Integrated into this linear design are the trims – which are illuminated as standard by the 30-colour background lighting on board the GTX models – and the horizontal vent band. In between, soft-padded leatherette with red piping enhances the dash panels of the ID.7 GTX and ID.7 GTX Tourer. The red colour is also found in the lower trim of the multifunction steering wheel, which is heated as standard. The GTX lettering is also integrated there. GTX spaciousness. Thanks to the long wheelbase of 2,971 mm, both versions of the ID.7 GTX offer extremely generous space for both the front and rear seats. Both the ID.7 GTX and the ID.7 GTX Tourer also feature maximum stowage space.

These include enhanced animations as well as the welcome with the Volkswagen logo when the head-up display is started up. The standard ID. Light function (light strip under the windscreen) provides the driver with information that can be perceived intuitively. 38-centimetre/15-inch infotainment system. The central interface for operating the ID.7 models is the large infotainment system touch display (diagonal: 38 cm/15 inches). All infotainment system functions are self-explanatory and clearly arranged. To achieve this, the display has been divided into two permanently visible touch bars and the home screen. A direct access key on the left of the display’s top bar allows the user to open the main menu with an overview of all apps with just one click. Next to this is a button for the Car Control Centre, which offers direct access to the most important vehicle functions and can be configured individually by the driver. The home screen in the middle combines the content of the most important apps on differently sized tiles. Alongside classic content such as navigation, the tiles offer functions such as suggestions from the IDA voice assistant. The home screen can also be individually configured by the user. The bottom bar on the display contains the air conditioning and seat functions and has a home button that lets the driver return to the home screen at any time. IDA voice assistant. The IDA voice assistant is standard equipment in all ID.7 models. Numerous vehicle functions can be operated using natural language. The range of functions includes, for example, configuring the driving profiles and background lighting, operating the panoramic sunroof with smart glass and requesting cloud-based information. Such information includes, for example, the weather, flight status of commercial airlines, current status of sports events or the news. In addition, questions on all kinds of topics imaginable can be asked thanks to the online connection to databases.