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2022 Volkswagen ID.5 has entered the production lines

As previously announced, the electric SUV Volkswagen ID.5 has entered the production lines. This is the sixth model to be produced in the first factory built to produce electric cars only. With the construction of the Zwickau plant, the annual capacity of the vehicles produced will exceed 1.1 million.

Adapting the Zwickau plant to produce only electric vehicles cost Volkswagen 1.2 billion euros and the process took more than two years. This factory is very important for the German manufacturer, which expects to produce almost 200,000 vehicles from the production lines of this factory this year. The vehicle manufacturing process is 90 percent automated and the factory is equipped with 1,625 robots.

The car will be offered in two versions, Pro and Pro Performance. The basic version is powered by a single engine with 172 hp (128 kW). It reaches 62 mph in 10.4 seconds with a top speed of 99 mph (160 km / h). The slightly more powerful Pro Performance version has 201 hp (150 kW) and reaches 62 mph in 8.4 seconds with a top speed of 99 mph. Both versions

Volkswagen’s plan is to produce 300,000 vehicles a year at this plant, which currently produces six models: ID.3, ID.4 and ID.5 plus, Audi Q4 e-tron, Q4 Sportback e-tron and CUPRA Born.

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2022 VW Lamando L for Chinese market

Although the demand for crossovers is expanding, there are markets that still value sedans. Thus, Volkswagen launched a special model on the Chinese market, intended specifically for Chinese customers. It is a 2022 VW Lamando L with five doors.

At first glance, certain similarities with the Arteon model can be noticed. The Lamando L is built on the MQB platform as is the Arteon, but somewhat smaller. The front of the car is similar to the model ID. 4 while at the rear there is a horizontal LED strip and a centrally placed Volkswagen logo.

Inside, elegant seats combine dark and light colors with red or blue details and stitching. In front of the driver is a 10-inch cluster combined with a 12-inch touchscreen infotainment system screen. Below the multimedia unit are ventilation openings and basic air conditioning controls.

The Volkswagen Lamando L is powered by a 1.4-liter TSI engine with 150 hp and 183 lb-ft (250 Nm) of torque. It reaches 62 mph in 8.5 seconds, and power is transmitted to the front wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.

Sales will begin in the next few months, and the price is currently unknown.

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2022 VW Amarok

After a long wait, Volkswagen has finally set a date for the arrival of the production version of the electric van ID. Buzz. The presentation of this model will take place on March 9. It won’t be the only VW model to arrive this year, as the world premiere of the new Amarok is also expected in the coming months.

We’ve seen a few teasers over the years, and now new ones have emerged that offer a slightly better view of the pickup. Massive plastic protection of the wheel arches, winter tires and a suspension that allows it to move with ease on uneven terrain are just some of the features of the new model. which, according to Volkswagen, will be bigger.

The Amarok will be built on an upgraded T6 platform, increasing the vehicle’s dimensions by 100 mm in length and 40 mm in width compared to its predecessor. It will be offered with a variety of diesel engines, including the powerful V6 TDI, and depending on the market, other engines will be on offer as well.

Source: Volkswagen