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
editPassenger vehicles
editVehicles exclusive to Latin America Vehicles exclusive to China Other vehicles not sold in the core European market
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Golf | 1974 | 2019 | Global | MQB Evo | C-segment hatchback. | |
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ID.3 | 2019 | 2019 | Europe and China | MEB | Battery electric C-segment hatchback. | ||
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Polo | 1975 | 2009 | Global (except North America and India) | PQ26 | B-segment hatchback or supermini. Two generations (Mk5 and Mk6) are currently produced alongside each other for certain markets. | ||
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2017 | MQB A0 | ||||||
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Arteon | 2017 | 2017 | Global (except India) | MQB | D-segment fastback or four-door coupe. Successor to the Volkswagen CC. | |
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Bora | 1999 | 2018 | China | MQB | Sister model to the Lavida. Exclusively manufactured by FAW-Volkswagen. | ||
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ID.7 | 2023 | 2023 | Europe, China and North America | MEB | Battery electric D-segment liftback. Built above a dedicated vehicle platform MEB platform. | ||
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Jetta/ Sagitar/ Vento |
1979 | 2018 | Americas, China and Middle East (except Turkiye and Israel) | MQB A1 | 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. | ||
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Polo | 2020 | 2020 | Central Asia | PQ25 | Based on the Škoda Rapid. Only produced between 2020 and 2022 but stock is continued to be offered outside of Russia. | ||
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Lamando | 2014 | 2022 | China | MQB Evo | 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. | ||
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Lavida | 2008 | 2018 | China | MQB A1 | 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. | ||
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Magotan | 2005 | 2024 | China | MQB Evo | The Chinese version of the Passat B9 with a longer wheelbase. | ||
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Passat | 1973 | 2024 | China | MQB Evo | A sedan developed for the Chinese market, different from the European Passat. Exclusively manufactured by SAIC-Volkswagen. | ||
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Virtus / Polo Sedan / Lavida XR |
2017 | 2017 | Latin America, India and China | MQB A0 | Sedan version of the Polo Mk6. Currently produced and marketed in Latin America, India, Central Asia and China. | ||
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Arteon Shooting Brake | 2020 | 2020 | Europe, China and others | MQB | Shooting brake version of the Arteon. | |
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Golf Variant/ Sportwagen |
1993 | 2020 | Europe, etc. | MQB Evo | Station wagon version of the Golf. The Alltrack model being the crossover-inspired version. | ||
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ID.7 Tourer | 2024 | 2024 | Europe | MEB | Station wagon version of the ID.7. | ||
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Passat | 1973 | 2023 | Europe, Turkiye and Israel | MQB Evo | The European market Passat, only available as a station wagon since 2023. | ||
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Atlas/ Teramont |
2017 | 2017 | Americas, Middle East (except Turkiye and Israel) and China | MQB | Three-row mid-size crossover SUV for the North American and Chinese markets. Also sold in select other LHD markets including Latin America and Middle East. | |
 
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Atlas Cross Sport / Teramont X |
2019 | 2019 | Americas and China | MQB | Two-row versions of the regular Atlas/Teramont with a sloping rear roof. | ||
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ID.4 | 2020 | 2020 | Global | MEB | C-segment full-electric crossover SUV built above a dedicated electric vehicle platform (MEB platform). | ||
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ID.5 | 2021 | 2021 | Europe, Australasia and some others | MEB | Coupe crossover SUV version of the ID.4. | ||
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ID.6 | 2021 | 2021 | China | MEB | Three-row D-segment full-electric crossover SUV built above a dedicated electric vehicle platform (MEB platform). | ||
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ID. UNYX | 2024 | 2024 | China | MEB | C-segment full-electric crossover SUV, rebadged Cupra Tavascan with minor cosmetic changes, only sold in China. | ||
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T-Cross/ Tacqua/ Taigun/ Tharu XR |
2019 | 2019 | Global (except North America) | MQB A0 | B-segment crossover SUV built above the MQB A0 platform. Global product but not sold in North America. | ||
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T-Roc | 2017 | 2017 | Europe, China, Turkiye, Israel and others | MQB A1 | C-segment crossover SUV. Mainly available in Europe and China, but also sold in Turkiye and Israel. | ||
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Taos/Tharu | 2018 | 2018 | China and Americas | MQB A1 | 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. | ||
| Tera | 2025 | 2025 | Latin America and India | MQB A0 IN | Subompact crossover SUV (B-segment) built above the MQB A0 IN | |||
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Taigo/Nivus | 2020 | 2020 | Europe, Turkiye, Israel, South Africa and Latin America | MQB A0 | Low-slung crossover SUV heavily based on the Polo Mk6. It is badged Taigo in Europe and Nivus in Brazil. | ||
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Talagon | 2021 | 2021 | China | MQB Evo | Three-row full-size crossover SUV for the Chinese market above the Tavendor. Exclusively manufactured by FAW-Volkswagen. | ||
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Tavendor | 2022 | 2022 | China | MQB Evo | Two-row full-size crossover SUV for the Chinese market below the Talagon. Exclusively manufactured by FAW-Volkswagen. | ||
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Tayron | 2018 | 2018 | China | MQB A2 | Sister model to the Tiguan. Exclusively manufactured by FAW-Volkswagen. | ||
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2024 | Global | MQB Evo | Mid-Size crossover SUV. Successor to the Tiguan Allspace. | ||||
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Tayron X | 2020 | 2020 | China | MQB A2 | Coupe crossover SUV version of the Tayron. | ||
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Tiguan | 2008 | 2023 | Global | MQB Evo | Compact crossover SUV (C-segment) built on the MQB A2 platform. | ||
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Tiguan X | 2020 | 2020 | China | MQB A2 | Coupe crossover SUV version of the Tiguan. Exclusively manufactured by SAIC-Volkswagen. | ||
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Touareg | 2002 | 2018 | Global (except North America, Japan and India) | MLB Evo | First crossover SUV ever built by Volkswagen. A flagship luxury SUV model built above the MLB Evo platform. | ||
| MPV | 
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Caddy Life | 2007 | 2020 | Europe, Turkiye, Israel and others | MQB | Passenger version of the Caddy. | |
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Caravelle | 1950 | 2024 | Europe, Turkiye, Israel and others | Ford Pro | D-segment/Large MPV based on the Ford Transit Custom (since 2024), passenger variant of the Transporter. | ||
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ID. Buzz | 2022 | 2022 | Europe, Turkiye, Israel, North America and others | MEB | Battery electric minivan built above the MEB platform. | ||
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Multivan | 1990 | 2021 | Europe, Turkiye, Israel and others | MQB Evo | D-segment/Large MPV based on MQB Evo, previously based on Transporter. | ||
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Touran | 2003 | 2015 | Europe, Turkiye, Israel and Japan | MQB | Three-row compact MPV. Currently being phased out in several markets. | ||
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Viloran | 2020 | 2020 | China | MQB A2 | Three-row full-size minivan with sliding doors for the Chinese market. Exclusively manufactured by SAIC-Volkswagen. | ||
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles
edit| Body style | Model | Current generation | Platform | Vehicle description | ||||
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| Image | Name(s) | Introduction (cal. year) |
Introduction | Main markets | ||||
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Caddy | 1990 | 2020 | Europe, etc. | MQB | Leisure activity vehicle or small van. Available as a windowed van (Caddy Life) or panel van. | |
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Caddy California | 2020 | 2020 | Europe, etc. | MQB | Campervan based on the Caddy. | ||
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California | 1989 | 2024 | Europe, etc. | MQB Evo | Campervan based on the T7 Multivan. | ||
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Grand California | 2019 | 2019 | Europe, etc. | MNB (Modular Light Commercial Vehicle platform) | Campervan based on the Crafter. | ||
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Crafter | 2006 | 2017 | Europe, etc. | MNB (Modular Light Commercial Vehicle platform) | Large van. Also sold as the MAN TGE. | ||
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ID. Buzz Cargo | 2022 | 2022 | Europe, etc. | MEB | Panel van version of ID. Buzz. | ||
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Transporter | 1949 | 2024 | Europe, etc. | Ford Pro | Mid-size van. Available as a panel van. | ||
| Pickup truck |
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Amarok | 2010 | 2010 | Latin America | Unknown | Mid-size pickup truck. First and second generations are currently produced alongside each other for certain markets. | |
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2022 | Europe, Australia and Africa | Ford T6 | |||||
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Saveiro | 1983 | 2023 | Latin America | PQ24 | Compact pickup truck based on the Gol. | ||
Former models
editAircooled models
edit- 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
edit- 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 Jetta King (1997–2010)
- Volkswagen Jetta Pioneer (2010–2013)
- Volkswagen K70 (1968–1972)
- Volkswagen Logus (1993–1997)
- Volkswagen Lupo (1998–2005)
- Volkswagen New Beetle (1997–2011)
- Volkswagen New Jetta (2013–2020)
- Volkswagen Parati (1982–2013)
- Volkswagen Passat NMS (2011–2022)
- Volkswagen Passat Lingyu (2005–2011)
- Volkswagen Phaeton (2002–2016)
- Volkswagen Phideon (2016–2023)
- 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 Tiguan Allspace (2018–2024)
- Volkswagen Vento/Polo Sedan (2010–2022)
- Volkswagen Voyage (1983–2023)
- Volkswagen Up (2011–2023)
- Volkswagen XL1 (2015–2016)
Volkswagen engines
editSee also
editReferences
edit- ^ "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.