ratislava plant. The updated fourth-generation Octavia is produced on the same line as the Karoq and Kodiaq at the Kvasiny plant. To support production, Škoda opened a training center in Kvasiny featuring advanced technology and robotic workstations. The fourth-generation Octavia uses the updated MQB platform, with some gasoline engines offering mild-hybrid technology or all-wheel drive. Production continues at Škoda’s main facility in Mlad...

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ungary. Audi Hungaria Motor Kft. has unveiled the third-generation Audi TT sports coupe and its high performance model, the TTS. The cars measure 4,180 mm in length, 1,832 mm in width, 1,353 mm in height and 2,505 mm in wheelbase.  The new TT is built based on VW’s new-generation platform called MQB. The car features strong and thin body structure. The 2.0 TFSI engine variant of the new TT weighs just 1,230 kg. This makes it around 50 kg light...

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envisioned to serve across market segments and budgets. In July 2018, the Volkswagen Group announced investments of around one billion euros as part of the INDIA 2.0 project. In January 2019, a new technology centre was opened in Pune, India, where vehicles will be developed based on the localized MQB-A0-IN subcompact platform, tailored to the wishes and requirements of local customers. The first step in the model campaign will involve Skoda Aut...

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actory, and auto-supporting equipment manufacturing factories in this area. Announced on June 30, Skoda has begun sales of the locally assembled Kushaq in Vietnam. Built from CKD kits imported from India, the SUV benefits from synergies with Skoda’s Indian operations. The Kushaq features a robust MQB chassis with high-strength steel, a 115-PS TSI turbo engine (178 Nm torque), 6-speed automatic transmission, and class-leading driver-assist techn...

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Skoda launches locally assembled Kushaq SUV in Vietnam Announced on June 30, 2025, Skoda has begun sales of the locally assembled Kushaq in Vietnam. Built from CKD kits imported from India, the SUV benefits from synergies with Skoda’s Indian operations. The Kushaq features a robust MQB chassis with high-strength steel, a 115-PS 1.0L TSI turbo engine (178 Nm torque), 6-speed automatic transmission, and class-leading driver-assist technologies. T...

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Disc brake dust cover Vented brake disc Brake disc & caliper Brake system Carbon ceramic brake disc Rear brake system (right & left) Two-piece brake rotor Wheel end corner Front/rear disc brake Ventilated front disc brake rotor Solid front disc brake rotor 100% brake discs Front disc brake assembly MQB disc Brake disc rotor (through Siam AT Industry) Rotor (through Thai Fine Sinter) Two-piece disc brake rotor Front/Rear brake disc Front / rear di...

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Arteon/Arteon Shooting Brake MQB PF D-segment hatchback coupe/wagon, positioned above Passat. It is equipped with a 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo diesel engine or 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo gasoline engine. A refreshed model was released in Jun. 2020, and the addition of the Arteon Shooting Brake wagon and PHV versions were announced. It was launched in Nov. 2020. The PHV version eHybrid is equipped with a 1.4L 4-cylinder turbo gasoline engine. Production of ...

Model Launch Schedules  Updated at: 2025/06/24

Tarraco MQB PF A Mid-size crossover SUV with two-row seating for five or three-row seating for seven passengers. Its production ended in Dec. 2024....

Model Launch Schedules  Updated at: 2025/06/24

kswagen physically debuts new Taos SUV in Argentina VW returns to profit in South America, advances Polo Track project VW begins production of Taos SUV at Pacheco plant in Argentina VW Brasil reaches one million suspension module, front end assembly milestone VW to invest USD 650 million to build MQB-A0 platform vehicles in Argentina VW reveals South American strategy with EUR 560 million investment in Argentina VW begins launch of Amarok V6 ...

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VW Tera wins 5 stars at Latin NCAP safety tests On June 18, Volkswagen Brazil announced that the new VW Tera, produced in Taubaté, received the highest five-star rating in Latin NCAP's latest and most rigorous safety protocol.  Built on the MQB platform and featuring ultra-high-strength steel in key structural areas, the Tera was entirely developed in Brazil and is equipped with a wide array of safety features across all versions. These include...

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ansmission, an intelligent four-wheel-drive system, and multiple driving modes. On January 23, FAW-VW announced that the next-generation Audi A3 family was officially launched, which consists of the Audi A3 Sportback hatchback and the Audi A3L Limousine sedan. Both models are developed based on the MQB evo platform at FAW-VW’s Qingdao branch. The Audi A3 Sportback and the Audi A3L Limousine are both equipped with a 1.4T engine and the fourth-...

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meters, the width of 1,780 millimeters and the height of 1,425 millimeters, with the wheelbase measuring 2,636 millimeters. The luggage compartment offers 380 liters of space in the basic configuration. The capacity expands to 1,220 liters with the seats folded down. Based on VW’s next-generation MQB modular platform, the new A3 Sportback equipped with the 1.4 TFSI engine has a weight of 1,205 kilograms, 90 kilograms less compared with the prev...

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Q3 PQ35 PF MQB PF MQB evo PF A 5-seater compact crossover SUV. The new third-generation model was unveiled in Jun. 2025. The Q3 is equipped with a 1.5L 4-cylinder turbo gasoline engine with mild hybrid system, a 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo diesel engine, or a 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo gasoline engine. The PHEV version Q3 e-hybrid is equipped with a 1.5L 4-cylinder turbo gasoline engine. The EV driving range of PHEV version is 119km (WLTP mode)....

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olid stabilizer bar Electric power steering Column assist EPS Electric steering system Dual pinion assist electric power steering Steering valve sleeve Aluminum alloy wheel Alloy wheel Wheel bracket Wheel hub bearing unit Steering knuckle Front subframe Axle Double control arm axle Rear brake disc MQB disc Front brake disc Inner CV joint Constant velocity joint 2 electric combined calipers Infotainment system Windshield head up display (W-HUD) R...

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Q5/SQ5 MQB PF MLB evo PF PPC PF A 5-seater mid-size crossover SUV/SUV coupe. The SQ5 is a high-performance version. The new model was unveiled in Sep. 2024, and was launched in Mar. 2025. The Q5 and SQ5 adopt the 48V mild hybrid system as standard. The Q5 has a 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo gasoline engine or a 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo diesel engine. The SQ5 has a 3.0L V6 turbo gasoline engine. The Q5 e-hybrid, a PHEV version, was revealed in Jun. 2025. It ...

Model Launch Schedules  Updated at: 2025/06/13

city upgrades will also be reserved to lay a foundation for later NEV models. Upon the completion of the battery shop, the Changsha plant will gradually begin production of BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle) models based on the MEB platform. By then, the Changsha plant will be able to manufacture both MQB models and MEB models on a single production line. On November 10, Skoda celebrated three production milestones since the start of the month: the ...

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Tiguan PQ35 PF MQB PF MQB evo PF A compact crossover SUV that is a sibling to the Audi Q3. The new 3rd-generation model was unveiled at the Los Angels Auto Show in Nov. 2024, and was launched in May 2025 as the 2025 model. It has a 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo engine....

Model Launch Schedules  Updated at: 2025/06/10

he Volkswagen brand, the new Teramont family will be revealed at the motor show. In addition, the Volkswagen ID. family will introduce the ID.6 X and the ID.4 X, two battery electric SUVs developed based on the MEB platform. Skoda will showcase the Octavia A8, which is built on Volkswagen Group’s MQB EVO platform. Over 20 popular models including the Tiguan X, the Tharu, the T-Cross, the Phideon, and the Viloran of the Volkswagen brand as well ...

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18, FAW-VW said it sold 139,677 cars in September 2013. Among them, 102,236 cars were the VW brand cars and the remaining 37,441 units were the Audi brand cars. On July 27 FAW-VW launched the next generation Magotan B-class sedan. The vehicle is a Chinese spec model of the Passat B8 that adopts the MQB-8 platform. Its wheelbase is 80 mm longer than the overseas spec model, and utilizes design features and equipment specifically for the Chinese ma...

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Tayron MQB PF A compact SUV developed for the Chinese market. Production of the new Tayron L started in Nov. 2024. It was launched in Mar. 2025. It is equipped with a 1.5L or 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo engine....

Model Launch Schedules  Updated at: 2025/06/03