Volkswagen, the core brand of Volkswagen Group produces various models since its inception, ranging from passenger vehicles and commercial vehicles. It also consists of global products and regional products, specifically for large markets including Europe, China and Latin America.
Volkswagen AG annual report in 2022 reported that the best-selling model under the Volkswagen brand globally was the Tiguan, followed by the B-segment range of Polo, Virtus, Nivus and Taigo, and Passat/Magotan.[1]
Current models
Passenger vehicles
Vehicles exclusive to Latin America Vehicles exclusive to China Other vehicles not sold in the core European market
Body style | Model | Current generation | Vehicle description | ||||
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Image | Name(s) | Introduction (cal. year) |
Introduction | Main markets | |||
Hatchback | Golf | 1974 | 2019 | Global | C-segment hatchback. | ||
ID.3 | 2019 | 2019 | Europe and China | Battery electric C-segment hatchback. The first Volkswagen vehicle built on the MEB platform. | |||
Polo | 1975 | 2017 | Global (except North America) | B-segment hatchback or supermini. Two generations (Mk5 and Mk6) are currently produced alongside each other for certain markets. | |||
Polo Track | 2023 | 2023 | Latin America | B-segment hatchback. Based on Volkswagen Polo, replacing Volkswagen Gol. | |||
Sedan/ liftback |
Arteon | 2017 | 2017 | Global | D-segment fastback or four-door coupe. Successor to the Volkswagen CC. | ||
Bora | 1999 | 2018 | China | Sister model to the Lavida. Exclusively manufactured by FAW-Volkswagen. | |||
ID.7 | 2023 | 2023 | Europe, China and North America | Battery electric D-segment liftback. Built above a dedicated vehicle platform MEB platform. | |||
Jetta/ Sagitar/ Vento |
1979 | 2018 | Americas and China | Compact sedan (C-segment). Historically a sedan version of the Golf. Sold as the Vento in Argentina and Uruguay. The Sagitar is the Chinese version of the Jetta with longer wheelbase. | |||
Lamando | 2014 | 2022 | China | A four-door coupe or a low-roof sedan for the Chinese market in the same segment as the Sagitar. Exclusively manufactured by SAIC-Volkswagen. | |||
Lavida | 2008 | 2018 | China | Sister model to the Bora. Has been Volkswagen's best selling model in China and typically the best selling sedan of all brands in China.[2] Exclusively manufactured by SAIC-Volkswagen. | |||
Magotan | 2005 | 2015 | China | The Chinese version of the Passat B8 with a longer wheelbase. | |||
Passat (China) |
1974 (Passat nameplate) | 2019 | China | A sedan developed for the Chinese market, different from the European Passat. Exclusively manufactured by SAIC-Volkswagen. | |||
Phideon | 2016 | 2016 | China | Flagship sedan model, only sold in China. Related to the Audi A6. Exclusively manufactured by SAIC-Volkswagen. | |||
Virtus / Polo Sedan / Lavida XR |
2017 | 2017 | Latin America, India and China | Sedan version of the Polo Mk6. Currently produced and marketed in Latin America, India and China. | |||
Station wagon | Arteon Shooting Brake | 2020 | 2020 | Europe, China and others | Shooting brake version of the Arteon. | ||
Golf Variant/ Sportwagen |
1993 | 2020 | Europe, etc. | Station wagon version of the Golf. The Alltrack model being the crossover-inspired version. | |||
Passat | 1974 | 2023 | Europe, etc. | The European market Passat, only available as a station wagon since 2023. | |||
Crossover SUV | Atlas/ Teramont |
2017 | 2017 | Americas, Middle East and China | Three-row mid-size crossover SUV for the North American and Chinese markets. Also sold in other LHD markets including Latin America and Middle East. | ||
Atlas Cross Sport / Teramont X |
2019 | 2019 | Americas and China | Two-row versions of the regular Atlas/Teramont with a sloping rear roof. | |||
ID.4 | 2020 | 2020 | Global | C-segment full-electric crossover SUV built above a dedicated electric vehicle platform (MEB platform). | |||
ID.5 | 2021 | 2021 | Global | Coupe crossover SUV version of the ID.4. | |||
ID.6 | 2021 | 2021 | China | Three-row D-segment full-electric crossover SUV built above a dedicated electric vehicle platform (MEB platform). | |||
T-Cross/ Tacqua/ Taigun |
2019 | 2019 | Global (except North America) | B-segment crossover SUV built above the MQB A0 platform. Global product but not available in North America. | |||
T-Roc | 2017 | 2017 | Europe, China, etc. | B-segment crossover SUV built above the MQB A1 platform. Mainly available in Europe and China. | |||
Taigo/Nivus | 2020 | 2020 | Europe and Latin America | Low-slung crossover SUV heavily based on the Polo Mk6. It is badged Taigo in Europe and Nivus in Brazil. | |||
Talagon | 2021 | 2021 | China | Three-row full-size crossover SUV for the Chinese market above the Tavendor. Exclusively manufactured by FAW-Volkswagen. | |||
Taos/Tharu | 2018 | 2018 | China and Americas | Compact crossover SUV (C-segment) built above the MQB A1 platform. Related to the Jetta VS5, SEAT Ateca and Škoda Karoq. Called the Tharu in China and Taos in the Americas. | |||
Tavendor | 2022 | 2022 | China | Three-row full-size crossover SUV for the Chinese market below the Talagon. Exclusively manufactured by FAW-Volkswagen. | |||
Tayron | 2018 | 2018 | China | Sister model to the Tiguan. Exclusively manufactured by FAW-Volkswagen. | |||
Tayron X | 2020 | 2020 | China | Coupe crossover SUV version of the Tayron. | |||
Tiguan | 2008 | 2023 | Global | Compact crossover SUV (C-segment) built on the MQB A2 platform. | |||
Tiguan Allspace | 2018 | 2018 | Global | Long wheelbase version of the Tiguan. Third row seating available as an option in several markets. The sole version of the Tiguan in some markets. | |||
Tiguan X | 2020 | 2020 | China | Coupe crossover SUV version of the Tiguan. Exclusively manufactured by SAIC-Volkswagen. | |||
Touareg | 2002 | 2018 | Global (except North America) | First crossover SUV ever built by Volkswagen. A flagship luxury SUV model built above the MLB Evo platform. | |||
MPV/ | Caddy Life | 2007 | 2020 | Europe | Passenger version of the Caddy. | ||
ID. Buzz | 2022 | 2022 | Europe and North America | Battery electric minivan built above the MEB platform. | |||
Multivan | 1990 | 2021 | Europe | Passenger version of the Transporter. | |||
Touran | 2003 | 2015 | Europe | Three-row compact MPV. Currently being phased out in several markets. | |||
Viloran | 2020 | 2020 | China | Three-row full-size minivan with sliding doors for the Chinese market. Exclusively manufactured by SAIC-Volkswagen. |
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles
Body style | Model | Current generation | Vehicle description | ||||
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Image | Name(s) | Introduction (cal. year) |
Introduction | Main markets | |||
Van | Caddy | 1990 | 2020 | Europe, etc. | Leisure activity vehicle or small van. Available as a windowed van (Caddy Life) or panel van. | ||
California | 1989 | 2015 | Europe, etc. | Campervan based on the T6 Transporter. | |||
Grand California | 2019 | 2019 | Europe, etc. | Campervan based on the Crafter. | |||
Crafter | 2006 | 2017 | Europe, etc. | Large van. Also sold as the MAN TGE. | |||
ID. Buzz Cargo | 2022 | 2022 | Europe, etc. | Panel van version of ID. Buzz. | |||
Transporter | 1949 | 2015 | Europe, etc. | Mid-size van. Available as a panel van. | |||
Pickup truck |
Amarok | 2010 | 2010 | Latin America | Mid-size pickup truck. | ||
2022 | Europe, Australia and Africa | Mid-size pickup truck based on the Ford Ranger (T6). | |||||
Saveiro | 1983 | 2009 | Latin America | Compact pickup truck based on the Gol. |
Discontinued nameplates
Aircooled models
- Volkswagen 181 (1961–1983, also sold as Kurierwagen, Trekker, Thing, Safari)
- Volkswagen 411/412 (Type 4) (1967–1973)
- Volkswagen 1500/1600 (Type 3) (1961–1973)
- Volkswagen Beetle (Type 1) (1938–2003)
- Volkswagen Brasília (1973–1982)
- Volkswagen Country Buggy (1967–1969)
- Volkswagen Gacel (1983–1991)
- Volkswagen Hebmüller Cabriolet (1949–1953)
- Volkswagen Karmann Ghia (1955–1974, also sold as Type 34 Karmann Ghia, 1500 Karmann Ghia Coupe)
- Volkswagen Kommandeurswagen (1941–1944) staff car for Wehrmacht
- Volkswagen Kübelwagen (1940–1945) light military vehicle
- Volkswagen Schwimmwagen (1942–1944)
- Volkswagen Senda (1991–1994)
- Volkswagen SP1/SP2 (1973–1976)
- Volkswagen Type 18A (1949–?)
- Volkswagen Type 147 Kleinlieferwagen (1964–1974)
- Volkswagen-Porsche 914 (1969–1976, also sold as Porsche 914)
Watercooled models
- Volkswagen Ameo (2016–2020)
- Volkswagen Apollo (1990–1992)
- Volkswagen Atlantic (1981–1984)
- Volkswagen Beetle (2011–2019)
- Volkswagen C-Trek (2016–2018)
- Volkswagen Cabrio (1979–2002)
- Volkswagen Cabriolet (1979–2002)
- Volkswagen Carat (1987–1991)
- Volkswagen Caribe (1977–1987)
- Volkswagen Citi Golf (1984–2009)
- Volkswagen Clásico (2010–2014)
- Volkswagen Corrado (1988–1995)
- Volkswagen Corsar (1984–1988)
- Volkswagen Dasher (1974–1982)
- Volkswagen Derby (1977–1985), (1995–2009, also sold as Polo Classic)
- Volkswagen Eos (2006–2016)
- Volkswagen Fox (2003–2021)
- Volkswagen Gol (1980–2023)
- Volkswagen Golf Plus (2004–2014)
- Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan (2014–2020)
- Volkswagen Iltis (1978–1988)
- Volkswagen K70 (1968–1972)
- Volkswagen Logus (1993–1997)
- Volkswagen Lupo (1998–2005)
- Volkswagen New Beetle (1997–2011)
- Volkswagen Parati (1982–2013)
- Volkswagen Passat NMS (2011–2022)
- Volkswagen Passat Lingyu (2005–2011)
- Volkswagen Phaeton (2002–2016)
- Volkswagen Pointer (1994–1996)
- Volkswagen Polo Playa (1996–2006)
- Volkswagen Polo (Russia) (2020–2022)
- Volkswagen Quantum (1982–1988)
- Volkswagen Rabbit (1975–1984)
- Volkswagen Routan (2008–2014)
- Volkswagen Scirocco (1974–2017)
- Volkswagen Sharan (1995–2022)
- Volkswagen SpaceCross (2014–2019)
- Volkswagen Santana (1981–2022)
- Volkswagen Suran/SpaceFox (2006–2019)
- Volkswagen Taro (1989–1997)
- Volkswagen Vento/Polo Sedan (2010–2022)
- Volkswagen Voyage (1983–2023)
- Volkswagen Up (2011–2023)
- Volkswagen XL1 (2015–2016)
Volkswagen engines
See also
References
- ↑ "Volkswagen Passenger Cars". Volkswagen Group Annual Report 2022. Retrieved 2023-03-30.
- ↑ "Meet the Volkswagen Lavida - one of Volkswagen's most important models in the Chinese market". TopSpeed. 25 April 2018. Retrieved 2020-09-12.
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