[RahulNagaraj]

Thomas Schafer, CEO of Volkswagen, recently spoke with a German publication about the brand's future. As per reports, Schafer confirmed that the carmaker is nearly done with launching new ICE-powered cars.



Volkswagen will launch the next-generation Passat and Tiguan later this year, while the new-gen T-Roc will arrive in 2025. These will be the final ICE cars to be launched by the brand. Schafer stated that the T-Roc will be the last new combustion engine-powered car in Europe. While other models will get big product upgrades, there won't be any "completely new" vehicles after 2025.

Thomas Schafer also hinted that the Polo might be reaching its end. The upcoming Euro 7 emission regulations will make the sub-compact hatchback too expensive, especially after adding a hybrid setup. Schafer stated that a new Polo could cost as much as the 2025 ID.2all, questioning whether it would make sense to sell such a small hatchback.

Reports though do suggest that VW intends to retain the names of some of its models in the EV era. The brand has already confirmed that the Golf and Tiguan nameplate will not be retired. VW already has plans to introduce the ID. Tiguan sometime in 2026. The electric Golf, on the other hand, will arrive sometime by 2028 and will be based on the upcoming SSP architecture.

Source: Automobilwoche

[The Rationalist]

So for those with a moderate budget, Virtus/Taigun will be the only options left in an ICE line-up. Hope their EV vehicles come up with no speed limiters seen presently. If all vehicles come with speed limiters that would be a sad day for most of us.

[volkman10]

2025 - Volkswagen T-Roc II, to debut in 2025.













First spy photos of the new Volkswagen T-Roc 2025, the development of the latest thermal car from the German manufacturer begins.

Volkswagen is in southern Europe carrying out important tests corresponding to the first phase of development. We must bear in mind that the photographed unit is not a prototype. It is a test mule . A test mule created on the basis of a Volkswagen Golf . The body features a number of modifications that reveal the nature of this test vehicle. Especially the plastic "fenders" located in the wheel arches.

It will succumb to electrification thanks to the use of the MQB platform .

It will be available alongside a selection of petrol and diesel engines. The gasoline engines will be electrified with 48-volt mild hybrid (MHEV) technology . In addition, current information opens the door to a plug-in hybrid version (PHEV) with which to further reduce the average emissions of the T-Roc range. As for the sporty Volkswagen T-Roc R or the Volkswagen T-Roc Cabrio convertible , it's too early to say if they'll still be available.

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[volkman10]

Will VW 'Yeah' be the Compact SUV replacing the Polo in India?

The concept is the preview of Volkswagen's future compact SUV that will be the true successor to the Gol in Brazil.

Officially, there is no release date, but the last plan we had access to the launch was pointed to 2025.

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