China is Volkswagen’s largest single market, where the brand delivered 2.4 million vehicles in 2021 and maintained its market leadership as the No.1 choice for Chinese customers. In 2021 alone, 5 ID. family models – ID. 3, ID.4 CROZZ, ID.4 X, China-exclusive ID.6 X and ID.6 CROZZ were launched in China. With two state of the art MEB plants in Foshan and Anting in place, making an annual production capacity of up to 600,000 units, Volkswagen’s transformation towards electrification has moved to the next level. In parallel, Volkswagen continues to enhance its software competencies to offer Chinese customers tailor-made, digital experiences. In 2022, Over-the-Air Updates will be available in China with new functions and greater comfort. With its ACCELERATE strategy, Volkswagen consistently advances its further development into a software-oriented mobility provider. CARIAD, Volkswagen Group’s automotive software company, is setting up its organization in China in 2022 as well.
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SUV offensive in China: Volkswagen reveals 6 new cars at Auto Shanghai, including 3 world premieres
Volkswagen continues to diversify its portfolio in the Chinese market. Six highlight cars – including three world premieres – will be presented at Auto Shanghai (April 21–28, 2021). Five of them will be SUVs, like the fully-electric ID.6 X and ID.6 CROZZ models. -
E-offensive in China continues to gain momentum: World premiere of the ID.6
The Volkswagen brand is driving its electrification offensive in China at full speed. The third model in the ID. family, the ID.6, has now been unveiled at the Auto Shanghai. Two versions of the fully electric family SUV are available: The ID.6 CROZZ is being manufactured in the north of China and the ID.6 X in the southern part of the country. The multi-variable all-round model has room for up to seven people. The ID.6 is a continuation of Volkswagen’s regionalisation strategy and is another important step towards becoming the most sought-after brand for sustainable mobility in China. -
Market overview: Compact notchback models are one of Volkswagen’s key segments in China
European customers love compact hatchback models like the Golf, which has spent over four decades at the top of the vehicle registration statistics. In contrast, the world market is dominated by compact notchback models. Worldwide, they account for almost one third of all deliveries to Volkswagen brand’s customers – with 1.6 million vehicles sold in China alone. A total of six models are offered there to satisfy the high demand. A market overview of the notchback vehicles sold exclusively on the Chinese market gives a detailed insight into the differences between models.