Superior towing vehicles – Tiguan, Tayron and Passat with all-wheel drive and new powerful turbocharged petrol engines
The turbocharged petrol engines complement the most powerful TDI engine with 142 kW (193 PS).
The new engines and the 4MOTION all-wheel drive equipped as standard on the Tiguan, Tayron and Passat can provide added safety and driving stability in all weather and road conditions. They are also superior towing vehicles. The all-wheel drive of all three models uses a 4MOTION clutch for power transmission to the rear axle, which is characterised by intelligent energy management. Under normal driving conditions – for example, in the city on dry roads without maximum load requirements – only the front axle is powered. This saves fuel. The rear axle is integrated into the drive system by means of the 4MOTION coupling and propshaft only in the event of higher load requirements or when there is a risk of a wheel losing grip. However, the all-wheel drive can also be engaged manually, for example, in order to have the best possible traction on snowy roads. The all-wheel-drive models with optional ball coupling offer another technical special feature: as soon as the 4MOTION system detects a coupled trailer, the additional Trailer driving profile is automatically activated. The intelligent 4MOTION clutch optimally distributes the power between the front and rear axles for trailer towing. The Tiguan and Passat 2.0 TSI 4MOTION are designed for trailers weighing up to 2,200 kg; the Tayron 2.0 TSI 4MOTION is depending on equipment approved for towing capacities of up to 2,500 kg (braked with 12 per cent gradient in each case). 150 kW plus 4MOTION. The Tiguan and Tayron are available in the first TSI output level with 150 kW (204 PS). In combination with a seven-speed direct shift gearbox (DSG), the TSI already transfers its maximum torque of 320 Nm towards the all-wheel drive from an engine speed of 1,400 rpm. WLTP consumption figures of 7.5 to 8.3 l/100 km, depending on the product line and equipment, show how efficiently the TSI works.
New SUV from Wolfsburg: the Volkswagen Tayron is now rolling off the production line at Volkswagen’s main plant
The Tayron takes the number of models built in Wolfsburg to four: the Golf, Tiguan and Touran are also produced there
The newest member of the Volkswagen portfolio – the Tayron – was given a grand reception this week when employees from nearly all the different disciplines joined Wolfsburg Plant Manager Uwe Schwartz and Works Council member Jürgen Mahnkopf for the symbolic start of series production.
The SUV all-rounder, which is optionally available with seven seats, is the fourth model to be produced at the Volkswagen Group’s largest plant, alongside the Golf, Tiguan and Touran. To date, more than 48 million cars have been produced in Wolfsburg – more than any other car factory in the world. "Wolfsburg has always been a role model within our production network – and will continue to fulfill this role even in challenging times," says Christian Vollmer, Board Member for Production and Logistics at the Volkswagen brand and also a member of the extended Group Management Board. “Other locations look to what happens in Wolfsburg. The successful Tayron SoP [Start of Production] sends a strong signal.” Plant Manager Uwe Schwartz used the SoP to thank colleagues from across the different specialisms that have been involved in the project: "A car launch is always a team effort, involving the entire production team. With the Tayron, many cogs meshed perfectly: from the press shop to body construction, painting, assembly, and vehicle completion." According to Schwartz, collaborations with other departments, such as Procurement or Technical Development, also worked smoothly. This was the only way it was possible to adhere almost exactly to the long-planned SoP schedule, especially with the challenge of integrating the Tayron into the processes of Assembly Line 4 while Tiguan production was ongoing. "Our colleagues can be proud of this achievement,” adds Schwartz. “In the coming weeks we will do everything we can to ramp up Tayron production successfully.”
50 years of Polo
Rightly so, in my opinion – it’s remarkable how the VW team has continually reinvented the Polo over five decades, adapting it to meet the needs of different generations, much like its big brother, the Golf. Happy Birthday, Polo! Dear readers, I hope you thoroughly enjoy this publication! Yours, Thomas Schäfer 2 350 YEARS OF POLO CONTENTS & HEADINGS POLO I 1975–1981 When it was unveiled in March 1975, the Polo was the smallest car Volkswagen had ever produced. Despite being just 3.5 metres long, it offered ample space for four people and their luggage. At the time, it became the smallest member of a new, modern model range alongside the Passat, Scirocco, and Golf. From a technical perspective, the small car was based on the Audi 50, which had been available since October 1974; the two cars were identical in design, with the exception of a few parts. The high-revving 0.9-litre engine also came from the Audi factory in Ingolstadt. Providing 29 kW (40 PS), it powered the Polo (which weighed just 685 kilogrammes) to speeds of up to 132 km/h. The three-door small car offered a range of equipment that was well-crafted, but had been reduced to the most necessary items to allow the vehicle to be sold at an affordable price. The Polo N was the entry-level version, available from DM 7,500, while the Polo L was available for an additional DM 510. The superior “L” equipment included a two-stage heater blower, intermittent windscreen wipers, and carpet. In 1976, 37 kW and 44 kW (50 PS and 60 PS) engines were added to the range, and a model update provided a more modern look. In 1977, the Derby notchback saloon was launched as an additional body variant. The Polo GT arrived in 1979, offering a sporty look.
Green light for series production: new Golf starts rolling off assembly line at Wolfsburg plant today
Revamped eighth generation of the model is more attractive, intelligent and efficient than ever beforeOver half of the more than 37 million Golfs delivered worldwide since 1974 were built at the main plantCEO Thomas Schäfer: “The Golf has been at the heart of the Volkswagen brand for half a century.”
Series production of the new Golf has started at the Volkswagen plant in Wolfsburg: the first car from the technically and visually revamped eighth model generation to roll off the assembly line in Hall 12 today was a Golf Style in anemone blue metallic – almost exactly 50 years since the very first series Golf was built in Wolfsburg.
“The Golf has been at the heart of the Volkswagen brand for half a century, offering affordable mobility for all at the highest technical level. The Golf has constantly adapted to customer needs, thus becoming a global bestseller – made in Wolfsburg. This is precisely what we are building on with the new evolutionary stage – with even higher efficiency, comfort and quality and a new operating concept. The Golf does not get any better than this,” Thomas Schäfer, CEO of Volkswagen Passenger Cars, said. Over the last five decades, Volkswagen’s main plant in Wolfsburg has in a sense become the “soul” of global Golf production: over half of the more than 37 million models of this king of the compact class sold to date – an average of 400,000 units per year – have been built at the main plant. This includes the “classic” Golf, now in its eighth generation, with various derivatives such as the Golf Variant and Golf Sportsvan, and a broad range of models and powertrains. The new model is easily recognized by its modified front end. Visually defining features include the newly-designed LED headlights.
50 Years or the Sporty Golf
Content Creator Days Vehicle Information 50 Years of the Sporty Golf 50 Years of the Sporty Golf The Golf – Europe's most successful car of all time – celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2024. Against this backdrop, Volkswagen Classic presents an unprecedented range of sporty Golf models. For the first time worldwide, all generations of the Golf GTI, Golf R, numerous factory and apprentice studies from the legendary Wörthersee GTI Meeting, and a special selection of motorsport Golf come together in one comprehensive exhibition at the Volkswagen plant in Osnabrück, the former Karmann factory. Simply put, the Golf was designed to be a sporty vehicle from the outset. Its entire technical DNA is built for performance. This journey began 50 years ago with the development of the Golf GTI. In its early stages in 1974, it was decided that the future GTI (debuting in 1976) should be homologated according to the international FIA regulations. And so it was. Sporting icons like the GTI or R models and racing masterpieces like the Golf Rallye G60 or the current Golf GTI Clubsport 24h are far from coincidental – they are sports and racing cars whose dynamics are deeply embedded in their DNA. All these icons are featured in the '50 Years of the Sporty Golf' exhibition. They represent a fascinating snapshot of half a century of automotive history – five decades in which Volkswagen has continually enriched the auto world with icons, cars with a sporting soul. Content Creator Days → Golf Motorsport Icons 50 Years of the Sporty Golf Golf Motorsport Icons Motor racing and the Golf—a dynamic duo. This exhibition showcases a variety of vehicles from different generations and designs, illustrating the Golf's significant impact on motorsport. The journey into the world of racing begins with the Group 4 Golf GTI Pierburg, which made rally world championship history in the 1980s. The exhibit then progresses to a Golf GTI Group A, the winning car of the 1986 FIA Rally World Championship.
Annual Media Call 2024 - Charts Thomas Schäfer
Mission The CORE Community Strong brands, one efficient and effective engine. 24 PlantsEmployees 200,000 Model ranges in Europe >50 INTERNAL Focus on costs & capital efficiency Clear differentiation across brands Synergies, impact as a brand group New governance with clear responsibilities Strategic priorities INTERNAL Škoda in Vietnam New Kodiaq Bus Festival ID.Buzz LWB New Tiguan ID.2all DarkRebel Tavascan Highlights in 2023 CUPRA DarkRebel, CUPRA Raval – Concept cars, not for sale yet INTERNAL Škoda Superb Volkswagen Passat Synergy family BETA+ Our first lighthouse project Passat Elegance 2.0 l TDI SCR 110kW (150PS) – Power consumption in kWh/100 km: combined 5.4-5.0 l/100km; CO₂-emissions combined in g/km: combined 143–131 l. Information on consumption and CO₂ emissions, shown in ranges, depends on the selected vehicle equipment. INTERNAL Tomorrow 10 a.m. Concept cars, not for sale yet Our next big milestone Synergy family Small-BEV INTERNAL 6+ Core Driver Culture & Governance Adapt our culture and governance to tackle the future + Optimization Sales Costs Sales costs reduction & new sales formats #5 Time-to-market Faster in hardware and software #3 Growth Volume growth to profit from scale effects#6 Competitive Cost Structures Match cost structures of the competition#4 Competitiveness EV Software, Battery, Architecture, platforms #1 Reduction of Complexity Reduction of software variants #2 INTERNAL Brand Group Core Financial performance +19% FY 2022 1 vs. FY 2023 Vehicle Sales 2 [mill. units] Sales Revenue [€ bn] Operating Profit 3 [€ bn] RoS 3 [%] Net Cash Flow [€ bn] 4.1 4.8 2022 2023 113.8 137.8 2022 2023 4.0 7.3 2022 2023 3.6 5.3 2022 2023 1.1 5.6 2022 2023 +21% +80% +1.7pp. 1 previous year adjusted (IFRS17) 3 before special items2 without China business Thomas Schäfer VISION Be the most-loved volume brand We are going to make the VW brand shine again!
The all-new Tiguan
Contents KEY ASPECTS The drive range Mild and plug-in hybrid, petrol and diesel Electric in everyday life Plug-in hybrid reimagined Using kinetic energy 48V mild hybrid as a first in the Tiguan Towing vehicle TDI with all-wheel drive in the flagship version Adaptive chassis Agility and comfort redefined Easier parking Memory and remote function Friendly exterior SUV design of a new era Connected interior New level of quality and operation Wide range of equipment Elegance and R-Line as top versions Volkswagen Communications Product Communications Bernd Schröder Spokesperson Tiguan / Tayron / Golf / Quality / Safety Tel: +49 5361 9 36867 bernd.schroeder1@volkswagen.de Medienkontakt 3 11 12 15 17 18 20 21 23 26 In brief 3 Mild hybrid as basic engine A new 48V system converts kinetic into electrical energy and operates without emissions in coasting mode. Intelligently networked operating philosophy digital cockpit, touchscreen, head-up display and voice assistant with ChatGPT integration A premium vehicle for the mid-size class massage function of the ergoActive seats and IQ.LIGHT HD matrix headlights have been adapted from the Touareg. New chassis control DCC Pro with two-valve shock absorbers is a new feature in the Tiguan class and combines maximum comfort with outstanding agility. Electric car and touring SUV New plug-in hybrid drives for the Tiguan enable an electric range of around 100 km and a combined range of more than 900 km. In brief World bestseller newly developed: the third generation of the Tiguan is ready. More efficient than ever The European market launch of the new Tiguan is now underway. Volkswagen has completely redeveloped the third generation of the bestseller – with sales of more than 7.6 million units so far – and improved it in all areas. Thanks to significant advances in aerodynamics (drag coefficient of 0.28 instead of 0.33) and state-of-the-art drive systems, the new Tiguan is one of the most efficient SUVs in the mid-size class.
World premiere to mark the 50th anniversary: the new Golf is more attractive, intelligent and efficient than ever before
New hardware and software: the Golf will be equipped with a next-generation infotainment system, featuring fast processor, intuitive operation, intelligent IDA voice assistant and ChatGPT integrationNew plug-in hybrid: all-electric range of about 100 km and total range of 1,000 km, plus DC quick-charging function with 50 kW charging capacity Design update: the new Golf features a sharper front end, 3D light graphics on the tail light clusters and, for the first time, an illuminated Volkswagen badge on the front The first Golf rolled off the production line in Wolfsburg 50 years ago, and a total of over 37 million units have been sold worldwide
The Golf is celebrating its 50th birthday this year – and Volkswagen is launching an enhanced version of its bestseller to mark the anniversary. Customers will be able to order the new model in just a few weeks. The new Golf impresses with a next-generation infotainment system, a more intuitive operating concept, a sharper front and rear end design as well as efficient drive systems. These include plug-in hybrid drives with an increased all-electric range of about 100 kilometres. In addition, an illuminated Volkswagen logo adorns the front for the first time on a Golf.
Thomas Schäfer, CEO of Volkswagen Passenger Cars: “The Golf has been at the heart of the Volkswagen brand for half a century now, offering affordable mobility for all at the highest technical level. This is precisely what we are now building on with the new evolutionary stage – with even higher efficiency, comfort and quality and a new operating concept. The Golf does not get any better than this.” Imelda Labbé, Member of the Volkswagen Board of Management for Sales, Marketing and Aftersales: "With Golf, we have written a unique success story. The Golf stands for the Volkswagen brand like no other model. A car for all generations.