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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.

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.

The well-known AI tool will complement Volkswagen’s own online voice assistant IDA Customers can communicate with their vehicle using natural language and will receive a range of additional informationVolkswagen is one of the first high-volume manufacturers to bring ChatGPT to its vehicles through collaboration with technology partner CerenceThe search tool is available in all new ID. models, as well as in the new Golf, new Tiguan and new Passat Volkswagen models featuring the new-generation infotainment system are now also equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) of ChatGPT. The AI-based research tool is available in all new vehicles in the all-electric ID. family, as well as in the new Golf, new Tiguan and new Passat. It can be accessed using the IDA voice assistant and offers a range of new options that go far beyond the voice control previously available. For example, customers can now have search results read out to them, and can interact with the car using natural language. Kai Grünitz, Member of the Brand Board of Management responsible for Development: “Volkswagen has a long tradition of democratising technologies. As a volume manufacturer, we make these technologies accessible to large numbers of people.

Brand Group operating profit grew 21% in Q1 2024 to 2.1 billion euros At 32.8 billion euros, sales revenue came in slightly lower than previous year; Brand Group Core operating return increased to 6.4% in Q1/24 All brands achieved robust financial results through systematic cost management and cross-brand synergy effects Thomas Schäfer, Member of the Board of Management of Volkswagen AG, Head of the Brand Group Core and CEO of the Volkswagen Passenger Cars Brand: “The solid first-quarter results despite the difficult environment demonstrate that the Brand Group Core is resilient – and is becoming increasingly competitive. We are very consistently reducing our costs and are working together more intensively to really tap into synergy potentials. This is already paying off. For us, 2024 is the year of implementation: as a team in the Brand Group Core, we will continue on the course we have mapped out and offer our customers worldwide cutting-edge technology at competitive prices.” The Brand Group Core delivered robust financial results in the first quarter of 2024. With stable vehicle sales and slightly lower sales revenue, the Brand Group Core reported a significant year-on-year increase in operating profit and operating return. At 6.4%, operating return was well within the target corridor of 6-7% for 2024. All brands contributed to this achievement, reporting higher returns on the basis of focused cost management as well as increased implementation of synergy and efficiency measures within the Brand Group. The financial performance in the first quarter felt the impact of offsetting effects – these included, for example, the abrupt termination of government incentives for electric cars in the German market and the related discount measures at the beginning of the year. Furthermore, there was high depreciation attributable to investments in product campaigns and the related ramp-up of electric products.

eHybrid with 150 kW and 200 kW: new plug-in hybrids permit electric ranges of up to 120 km and long combined rangesTDI with 90 kW: this Passat with a high-torque entry-level diesel engine is a particularly economical business model with a base price of 41,745 eurosTDI with 142 kW: the most powerful turbodiesel in the new Passat range launches with the enhanced 4MOTION all-wheel drive as standardeTSI and TDI with 110 kW: a mild hybrid (eTSI) and an equally powerful turbodiesel (TDI) have already been available as high-volume engines since November Volkswagen is significantly expanding the range of drive systems that are available for the new Passat: pre-sales of two new plug-in hybrid drives are now starting.

Europe’s number 1: the Golf is the most successful Volkswagen and the best-selling European car since the invention of the automobile 37 million units have been produced so far: every day over the last 50 years, more than 2,000 people worldwide have chosen a new GolfGuarantee of job security: 20 million of all Golfs built so far have been produced at the Wolfsburg plant. Over the years, eight generations of the Golf have been produced in eight countries around the worldSecuring the path to the future: major technology update for the anniversary featuring plug-in hybrid drives with an all-electric range of significantly more than 100 km and ChatGPT voice control with artificial intelligence On 29 March exactly 50 years ago, Volkswagen started series production of the Golf in Wolfsburg. Nobody knew on that day in March that this compact car – the successor to the legendary Beetle – would become the most successful Volkswagen and best-selling European car of all time. It reflected the spirit of the times, gave its name to its own vehicle class, and has accompanied generations of people around the world. To date, more than 37 million units have followed 1974’s first series-production Golf. Purely in mathematical terms, this means that over 2,000 people around the world have opted to buy a new Golf every single day over the last 50 years. Today, Volkswagen is celebrating the Golf’s birthday – and also the start of this world bestseller’s future thanks to a comprehensive technical and visual update. Volkswagen – from the round Beetle to the angular Golf. The first new Golf models could be seen in dealers’ showrooms in July 1974. Where the Beetle and thus rear-mounted engines had previously dominated the scene for many decades, a new era now finally began: that of the front-mounted transverse engine. Volkswagen had already initiated this transition shortly before with the Scirocco and Passat. With the Golf, the highest-volume class now also used this new technology.

The first all-electric estate car from Volkswagen can now be configured in Germany at prices starting at 54,795 eurosThe electric business and leisure all-rounder offers space for five people with up to 605 litres of luggage. Maximum load capacity: up to 1,714 litresLaunching first as the ID.7 Tourer Pro with a 77 kW battery, 210 kW (286 PS) output, fast 175 kW DC charging and a range of up to 607 km (WLTP) Volkswagen is driving forward its major product offensive in the mid-sized class with pre-sales of the new ID.7 Tourer. Following the new ID.7 fastback saloon, new Passat and new Tiguan, the first all-electric Volkswagen estate-car is already the fourth new mid-sized model in just a few months. The business and leisure all-rounder can now be configured and ordered at prices starting at 54,795 euros. As one of just a few manufacturers, Volkswagen is present on the European market with three estate models in the important upper mid-sized class: the sporty Arteon Shooting Brake, the completely newly developed Passat Variant and the ID.7 Tourer. With this model range, Volkswagen offers all relevant drive types in the mid-sized class and thus a particularly large choice for customers.

is the flagship among electric Volkswagen models – a progressive fastback saloon with a long range. Volkswagen is now expanding the ID.7 portfolio in Europe with an estate car: the all-new ID.7 Tourer. It is one of the first all-electric estate cars in the upper mid-sized class. Volkswagen is also represented in this class with the new Passat Variant. Both product lines complement each other and together cover all relevant drive types – from highly efficient petrol and diesel engines to plug-in hybrids with a predicted electric range of more than 100 kilometres (WLTP) and all-electric vehicles. The new ID.7 Tourer combines the emissions advantages of electric mobility with long WLTP ranges (up to 685 km), a high-quality cockpit landscape, outstanding travel comfort and superior spaciousness – making it an ideal business car. Europe-wide presales are scheduled to start in the first quarter of this year. Strong upper mid-sized class. Imelda Labbé, Member of the Volkswagen Brand Board of Management, responsible for Sales, Marketing and Aftersales, says: “The new ID.7 Tourer is a perfect estate model, especially for families and long-distance drivers. With plenty of space and a high level of comfort, it impresses fully electrically with long ranges!" The ID.7 Tourer will be produced together with the ID.7 fastback saloon and the ID.4 SUV at the electric mobility plant in Emden, Germany. Electric all-rounder. The ID.7 Tourer differs significantly from the fastback saloon at the rear. The long roof line and its elegant transition to the boot lid in particular are striking design features of the electric estate.