VW Navarra adjusts 2025 production forecast as EV integration reduces capacity On January 10, Volkswagen Navarra announced its 2025 production forecast is set between 220,000 to 230,000 cars. The decrease from 2024 is due to factory capacity reduction for electric vehicle integration. The models will be added in 2026 alongside the current combustion-powered T-Cross and Taigo. In 2024, the Landaben factory produced 274,688 cars, a slight increase ...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/13

Green NCAP releases results of BYD SEAL U, Kia EV6, Toyota bZ4X, Peugeot 308, VW Taigo, and Kia Ceed On September 26, Green NCAP released ratings of a few EVs and ICE powered vehicles, featuring the electric BYD SEAL U, Kia EV6, and Toyota bZ4X and gasoline-powered Kia Ceed, diesel Peugeot 308, and gasoline Volkswagen Taigo. Toyota bZ4X electric SUV leads with 5 green stars and a 97% average score. It excels in efficiency with a grid-to-battery o...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/27

Volkswagen Navarra ends Polo production at Landaben for new electric models On July 2, Volkswagen Navarra announced that it has stopped Polo production at its Landaben plant in Pamplona to make way for two new electric models, a Škoda and a Volkswagen, set to launch in 2026. These new models will be produced alongside the T-Cross and Taigo. While Polo production is moving to Kariega, South Africa, it will continue to be available for the Europea...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/03

the total. The 5% production dip from last year i.e., 288,088 cars due to renovations for launching two electric cars (Volkswagen and Skoda) by 2026 and semiconductor shortages, compounded by a supplier flooding in Slovenia in September. Specifically, the production included 118,956 T-Cross, 82,256 Taigo, and 66,755 Polo models, with 5,306 units of the new T-Cross PA produced since its December 11, 2023 launch. Based on Volkswagen Navarra press r...

News  Updated at: 2024/01/04

VW Navarra plans to increase production by 15,500 units in 2024 and unveils calendar proposal to Works Council On November 17, multiple sources reported that Volkswagen Navarra's management has presented a 2024 production calendar to the works council, proposing 271,901 units, an increase of 15,500 units from the last forecast. The breakdown includes 28,663 Polo models, 103,583 Taigo models, and 139,655 T-Cross models. Production is scheduled to ...

News  Updated at: 2023/11/20

Volkswagen launches new MOVE special-edition models On November 30, Volkswagen has put together a series of exclusive equipment packages for its new MOVE special-edition models. All MOVE special-edition models can be combined with different engine and gearbox versions and are now available for order.Polo, Taigo, T-Cross, T-Roc, T-Roc Cabriolet, Golf, Golf Estate, Touran, Tiguan, Tiguan Allspace: an exclusive specification package is now available...

News  Updated at: 2022/12/01

Euro NCAP publishes safety ratings of seven vehicles On March 2, Euro NCAP published its first results of 2022 with the safety ratings of seven vehicles. The Volkswagen Polo and crossover Taigo, Renault Megane E-TECH and the new Lexus NX earned 5-star ratings. The BMW 2 Series Coupé was awarded 4-star. Volkswagen Polo achieved top rating with the addition of new centre airbags and more capable crash avoidance systems. The Lexus NV, shares the sa...

News  Updated at: 2022/03/02

Volkswagen starts serial production of new Taigo at Navarra plant, Spain On September 27, Volkswagen announced that it has started the serial production of the new Taigo, at Navarra plant in Spain. This model produced in Spain will be supplied exclusively to European markets. Taigo is the third model in the lines where the Polo and T-Cross are currently assembled. With the new Taigo, the Volkswagen Navarra factory will produce, for the first time...

News  Updated at: 2021/10/08

Volkswagen Taigo makes its European debut On July 29, Volkswagen announced that with the new compact crossover Taigo. Volkswagen is launching an SUV coupé on the European market for the first time. The front-wheel drive Taigo is a real crowd-pleaser with its trendy crossover body style, raised seating positions, pioneering connectivity and unrestricted suitability for everyday use. The rear of the five-seater car slopes backwards in the style of...

News  Updated at: 2021/07/29

Volkswagen revealed name of upcoming crossover SUV: Taigo On March 30, Volkswagen announced that ahead of the Taigo’s official European première, Volkswagen has revealed the name of its upcoming crossover model. The Taigo is a new addition to Volkswagen’s range of SUVs in the small vehicle segment. It impresses with a dynamic and emotional design. The new model also comes with a multitude of assistance systems and state-of-the-art connectiv...

News  Updated at: 2021/03/31