German automotive manufacturer Volkswagen and its partner FAW are reportedly planning to launch 11 new models specifically for the Chinese market through their joint venture (JV) FAW-Volkswagen.
The firm plans to launch ten new Volkswagen brand models, including nine new energy vehicles (NEVs), across various segments starting from 2026.
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The lineup will feature six pure electric models, two plug-in hybrids, two extended-range, and one fuel model.
Of these, two electric models and two plug-in hybrids will be built on the Compact Main Platform (CMP), developed by Volkswagen Group (China) Technology Company.
This vehicle platform is designed to streamline the production process, cutting the time-to-market by 30% and reducing costs by around 40% when compared to traditional platforms.
Additionally, the electric models based on the CMP platform will be equipped with the China Electronic Architecture (CEA).
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By GlobalDataThe JV company will introduce two electric models for the mid-class segment, along with their range-extended variants.
A new model built on Volkswagen’s modular electric drive matrix (MEB) platform will undergo a comprehensive smart upgrade through CEA integration.
Volkswagen Group China chairman and CEO Ralf Brandstaetter was quoted by chinadaily.com.cn as saying: “Our new technology set-up, exclusively tailored to China will enable our joint ventures to respond even more quicker and effectively to new customer requirements and market changes in the future.”
FAW-Volkswagen is also set to electrify the Jetta brand, with first electrified model planned to be launched by 2026.
By 2030, the brands under FAW-Volkswagen anticipate introducing over 20 all-new models to the market.
FAW-Volkswagen general manager and FAW Group deputy general manager Chen Bin said: “By accelerating the development of a new productivity ecosystem, we will integrate global expertise with local technology to foster FAW-Volkswagen’s long-term sustainable growth, enabling the company to deliver more competitive, market-driven, and intelligent mobility solutions that cater to the evolving needs of Chinese customers.”
Volkswagen Group is planning to launch about 40 new models in China from 2025 to 2027, with over half of these being electrified vehicles.
In May 2024, FAW-Volkswagen Automobile, One of Volkswagen Group’s main joint ventures in China, unveiled it plans to invest CNY2.3bn ($324m) to introduce three new SUV models at its assembly plant in Tianjin.
The FAW-VW JV is majority controlled by state-owned FAW Group which holds 60% of the shares, while the remaining ownership is held with Volkswagen(25%), Audi (5%) and Volkswagen (China) Investment (10%).
