k four shifts for 40 hours a week per team. VW Chief Executive Martin Winterkorn said the company expects to build an all-new SUV in the U.S. designed for American customers. A final decision is expected in 2013. Its new SUV would be bigger than the $22,995 Tiguan SUV, smaller than the $43,000-plus Touareg, but technically simpler than those vehicles and more affordable. VW plans to announce a new seven-seat SUV at the Detroit Auto Show. The mode...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/10/18

improved by up to 23% compared with its previous models through a wider use of low weight materials, start & stop mechanism and energy regeneration system. The "Cayenne S Hybrid" is the first hybrid vehicle in the Porsche mass production models, which has the same parallel hybrid system as the VW "Touareg Hybrid." It develops a maximum output of 380hp and a maximum torque of 580Nm, combining a 3.0-liter V6 supercharged engine rated at 333hp with...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/09/15

AGR Automotive Plant, Kaluga (formerly OOO Volkswagen Russia) Tenet: T7 crossover (2025-), T4 crossover (2025-), T8 crossover (2025-); Skoda Octavia (2007-EOP), Fabia (2007-EOP), Roomster (2009-2015), Yeti (2009-EOP), Skoda Rapid (2014-Production suspended in March 2022); VW Jetta (EOP), Passat (2007-EOP), Tiguan (2008-Production suspended in March 2022), Golf (2009-EOP), Touareg (2009-EOP), Polo (2010-Production suspended in March 2022), Mul...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/09/03

production line. This is a mid-size SUV based on I.D. CROZZ Concept. Full series production in the new Anting factory is planned to commence in October 2020, with an annual capacity of 300,000 vehicles. On November 22, Volkswagen exhibited the Tacqua (FAW Volkswagen), Viloran (SAIC Volkswagen) and Touareg PHEV (import model) at the Auto Guangzhou 2019. As the first model that adopts the new Volkswagen and R-Line badges, the SUV Tacqua will be la...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/08/27

ercial Vehicles which will see the launch of the highly-anticipated new Amarok, which is built in South Africa. In addition, the Volkswagen Passenger Car model range will be bolstered by the introduction of the new Golf 8 R, Tiguan TDI, T-Cross Trendline, Polo Vivo GT upgrade, Polo Sedan TSI, and a Touareg facelift. On February 2, Ford commenced exports of the next-generation Ranger from its manufacturing plants in South Africa. The South African...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/08/12

n the previous Polo to the current 65%. The final assembly plant also receives a R415-million boost, and the engine plant R380-million, to produce a new-generation engine. Volkswagen's BlueMotion technology, which saves fuel and cuts emissions, will initially be available for Polo, Golf, Tiguan and Touareg models in October to meet South Africa fs new, more stringent environmental legislation which comes into force December 2010. Volkswagen Group...

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lug-in hybrid powertrain comprises a 2.0L turbocharged engine with a maximum power output of 252hp, a 143hp electric motor, a 14.1kWh CATL lithium-ion battery pack and a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. On November 22, Volkswagen exhibited the Tacqua (FAW Volkswagen), Viloran (SAIC Volkswagen) and Touareg PHEV (import model) at the Auto Guangzhou 2019. As the first model that adopts the new Volkswagen and R-Line badges, the SUV Tacqua will be la...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/24

ce functions designed for road conditions in China. These functions include lane keeping, third-generation ACC (adaptive cruise control), TJA (traffic jam assist) and 360-degree aerial panoramic imaging. On November 22, Volkswagen exhibited the Tacqua (FAW Volkswagen), Viloran (SAIC Volkswagen) and Touareg PHEV (import model) at the Auto Guangzhou 2019. As the first model that adopts the new Volkswagen and R-Line badges, the SUV Tacqua will be la...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/21

e-tron PHV to be launched in 2015. In addition, local production of two models developed specially for the Chinese market will begin in 2016. These are the Audi A6 PHV and a new mid-size limousine PHV from the Volkswagen brand. PHV versions of the Lamando, the Passat, the Magotan, the Phaeton, the Touareg, the Audi A8 and the Audi Q7 may also be introduced. Volkswagen showcased the e-up! electric vehicle (EV) at Auto Guangzhou. Powered by lithiu...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/18

00 5-speed manual transmission or Aisin’s AQ160 6-speed automatic transmission, the new vehicle can meet the China 6b emission standards and has an overall fuel consumption of 5.7L/100km or 5.6L/100km. On November 22, Volkswagen exhibited the Tacqua (FAW Volkswagen), Viloran (SAIC Volkswagen) and Touareg PHEV (import model) at the Auto Guangzhou 2019. As the first model that adopts the new Volkswagen and R-Line badges, the SUV Tacqua will be la...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/14

Volkswagen Slovakia, Bratislava Plant VW Touareg, Polo (-2008), up! (2011-2023), EV e-up! (2013-2023), Touareg HV (2010-), Touareg PHV (2019-), Touareg R PHV (2020-), Passat Variant (2023-), Passat Variant PHV/MHV (2023-); Skoda Octavia (2008-2010), CITIGO (2011-2021), EV CITIGO iV (2019-2021), Karoq (MKD) (2020-2023), Superb (2023-), Superb PHV/MHV (2023-); SEAT Mii (2011-2021), Mii Ecofuel (-2021), EV Mii Electric (2020-2021); Audi Q7 (2005-)...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/07

on A3 and A4 models. Audi unveiled the picture image of its "Q6 hybrid quatro," which is to make its world premiere at the LA Auto Show. Its series parallel hybrid system is composed of a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder gasoline engine"TFSI" installed on the 4WD "quatro" and the same electric motor as on the "Touareg Hybrid" generating a maximum output of 44 ps. Its total output is 180kW/241hp and maximum torque of 480Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100km/h in...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/06/18

he Neckarsulm plant employs over 15,500 workers, with permanent staff having an employment guarantee until 2029. Plans to release new SUV "Q7" in 2006. The model is the commercial model of concept car "Pikes Peak quattro" which was released in 2003 Detroit Motor Show, and share the platform with VW Touareg and Porsche Cayenne. Also, Audi announced at the 2005 Frankfurt Motor Show the "Q7 hybrid," which is scheduled to be placed on the U.S. market...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/06/13

and 1.6 TDI (77kW) with a seven-speed DSG. The Yeti is produced at Kvasiny plat in Czech and GAZ's Nizhny Novgorod plant in Russia. Production at Shanghai VW's Yizhen plant in China will start late 2013. On November 22, Volkswagen exhibited the Tacqua (FAW Volkswagen), Viloran (SAIC Volkswagen) and Touareg PHEV (import model) at the Auto Guangzhou 2019. As the first model that adopts the new Volkswagen and R-Line badges, the SUV Tacqua will be la...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/05/26

Hicom Automotive Manufacturers (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd., Pekan Plant I Suzuki Swift (2007-2015); VW Passat (2011-EOP), Polo Sedan (2013-2020), Polo 1.6 (Hatchback, 2014-2020), Vento/Jetta (2013-2017), Tiguan (2017-), Arteon (2020-), Golf Mk8 (2022-), Golf R (2023-), Touareg R-Line (2024-), EV (planning), PHV (planning); Audi Q7 MHV (2025-); Mercedes-Benz Actros; Mitsubishi Fuso FM (Fighter), FE (Canter), FG (Canter), FJ, FN; Mitsubishi Xpander (CKD...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/05/02

i-van "Touran." Under the same program the German automaker is planning to begin production of the Golf-based small 4*4 SUV"Tiguan" in November 2007. The model is a mass-production SUV on the basis of "Concept A (Marrakesch)" displayed at the 2006 Geneva Motor Show, and is smaller in size than the "Touareg," At the 2006 Los Angeles Auto Show VW exhibited a concept car featuring a "BLUETEC" diesel engine, and will introduce its production model at...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/01/21

n expects that by 2026 one in four vehicles sold will have a battery-electric drive system. On March 8, multiple sources reported that Volkswagen will stop taking orders for several plug-in hybrid models from March 9, 2022. Orders for plug-in hybrid versions of the Golf, Tiguan, Passat, Arteon, and Touareg models will be halted until further notice. Russia's invasion of Ukraine has thrown a new spanner in the works for carmakers across Europe, wh...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2024/12/05

he Tiguan sports utility vehicle. PT Garuda Mataram Motor, VW's sales agent in Indonesia, announced that an inspection party from the VW headquarters visited PT National Assemblers' plant to prepare for the CKD production in the country. Garuda Mataram, in charge of marketing VW cars, sells Tiguan, Touareg and Golf GTI. During 2008 it sold 201 cars, down 3.4% from the previous year, which accounts for less than 0.1% share in the domestic market. ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2024/10/10

es Auto Show. Its soft top can be opened and shut only in some 10 seconds. Its engines come in three types: a 2.5-liter gasoline, 2.0-liter gasoline turbo engine "TSI" and a 2.0-liter diesel turbo engine "TDI.". They are mated to a dual clutch transmission "DSG." Volkswagen has begun producing a VW Touareg SUV hybrid, and plans to launch a Jetta hybrid in 2012, following the launch of the Passat and Golf hybrids in 2011. The Jetta HEV will be ava...

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