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2025 VW Tayron

The VW Tayron is a new and one of the largest SUVs of the German manufacturer intended for the European and American markets. The order book is open and the price starts at 45,475 euros.

The car is 4.8 meters long with a wheelbase of 2791 mm and is very similar to the Chinese-spec Tiguan L Pro. However, Volkswagen did not clearly say that it is based on this model. It’s extremely roomy, and European buyers will be able to choose between five- and seven-seat versions, and it also offers a decent 885-litre boot. It is equipped with LED Plus headlights with automatic headlight range control and dynamic cornering lights in the basic version, while those with deeper pockets will be able to choose matrix LED lights and adaptive suspension.

Inside, it can be said that most of it is taken from the Tiguan, but with some additions. These include high-quality materials with refined edges and fine contrast stitching, soft artificial leather on the instrument panel, front door panels, door inserts and center console, an infotainment system with a 12.5-inch screen, three-zone air conditioning and advanced ambient lighting. Optionally, customers can choose a chatbot, seats with a massage function and Harman Kardon sound system.

When it comes to the powertrain, customers will be able to choose between two plug-in hybrids (eHybrid), eTSI, two turbocharged gasoline engines (TSI) and two turbocharged diesel engines, with power ranging from 150 hp (110 kW) to 272 hp (200 kW). eHybrid versions are equipped with a 19.7 kWh battery with an electric range of 100 km. The battery can be charged with a power of up to 11 kW on an AC wallbox or an AC charger and with a power of up to 50 kWh on DC fast charging stations.

The eTSI version will be equipped with a 48 V battery in which, during braking, kinetic energy is recovered through a generator and stored. This battery supplies all systems, even when the gasoline engine is not in use.

All versions are equipped with a dual-clutch automatic transmission (DSG). The turbocharged gasoline engine and the most powerful turbocharged diesel engine are combined with 4MOTION all-wheel drive, while all other versions have front-wheel drive.

Source: Volkswagen

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VW Polo will be manufactured in South Africa

Four decades have passed since Volkswagen started production of its B-segment supermini car, the VW Polo, in Spain. However, from now on this model for the European market will be produced in South Africa.

The VW Polo was introduced in 1975 and over time became one of the German manufacturer’s best-selling cars, with over 8 million cars produced in the Spanish factory. The growing pressure to produce electric cars forced Volkswagen to transfer the production of this model to another contingent. Two new affordable electric cars that Volkswagen plans to launch by 2026 will be produced in Spain. It will be the Volkswagen ID.2 X and Škoda Epiq, based on the MEB Entry platform.

Thus, VW plans to invest more than one billion euros in order to adapt the production plant to new electric models. However, the workers employed in this factory are asking what will happen until the moment when the production of electric cars starts. We are talking about a period of less than two years. Forecasts say that the factory will produce 1/4 million vehicles this year and only 150,000 units in 2025.

The new VW ID.2 will be produced at the Martorello plant and will hit the market at the end of 2025, while its SUV version will be built in Navarre and will have to undergo a transformation to adapt to these new small electric cars.

Source: Volkswagen

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SEAT is still alive

In the last few years, many thought that Seat was dead, but the Spanish brand managed to show that it is still alive and ready to give its best. The year 2023 was the best in the history of this manufacturer, and the first indicators show that the year 2024 could be more successful.

The year 2019 was really bad for Seat, and the beginning of the pandemic made it look like the manufacturer would not get away. At that time, Volkswagen decided not to pay so much attention to this manufacturer, which ultimately turned out to be a good move for Seat. From 33 million euros in 2022, the operating profit reached 625 million euros in the following year.

The beginning of 2024 shows that this year could also be successful, because the sales results in the first five months are above expectations. In the first five months, Seat delivered 121,169 new vehicles in Europe, which is a growth of 10.3 percent compared to last year when 109,827 vehicles were delivered. Also, according to the European Association of Automobile Manufacturers, Seat sold 4,385 cars in May, which is 21.1% more than in the same month of 2023. This is the best result in the VW group.

These results were supported by the fact that customers, due to the increase in the price of electric cars, are still buying ICE vehicles. Seat has five models in its fleet (Ibiza, Arona, Ateca, Leon and Tarraco), none of which are all-electric. The Ibiza, Arona and Ateca are the best-selling models, and only the Leon and Tarraco come with hybrid versions.

Current models with refreshed editions remain on the market for at least the next four years, but the question of electrification remains open.

Source: Seat