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VW’s first small SUV in China to be locally produced next year

Nancy From Gasgoo| November 16 , 2017 15:18 BJT

VW’s first small SUV in China to be locally produced next year

Shanghai (Gasgoo)-The Volkswagen Brand China Preview Salon Auto Guangzhou 2017 kicked off on Nov. 15. During the event, Volkswagen launched its all-new concept vehicle, the T-ROCSTAR, which is expected to be locally produced in 2018. Dr. Stephan Wöllenstein, CEO of Volkswagen China also stated that Volkswagen will release more than 30 new SUV and NEV models in the Chinese market by 2025.

VW’s first small SUV in China to be locally produced next year

As SUVs grow increasingly popular in China, Volkswagen continues to trigger its SUV offensive in China. Dr. Stephan Wöllenstein revealed Volkswagen's ambitious vehicle products deployment in China: By 2020, Volkswagen will launch more than ten NEVs, expand its SUV family to no less than ten models, and add several upgraded models and variants of its existing models. Specifically, Volkswagen will release four new models in 2018, and during 2019 and 2020, six new models will hit the Chinese market. During 2020 and 2025, Volkswagen will build a pure electric vehicle family including ten models.

VW’s first small SUV in China to be locally produced next year

As China's first small SUV of Volkswagen, the T-ROCSTAR adopts its latest design language, featuring a similar appearance with its overseas edition. It characterizes with a T-shaped front end with headlights and intake grille integrated together. Thanks to the new design of the daytime running lights, the model looks exquisite. The hatchback design enables the model to have a sporty looking. Compared with its overseas edition, the T-ROCSTAR has a few changes in its rear end, but features the same interior with its overseas edition, which looks youthful and premium. The new model is likely to be powered by two engine variants, the 1.2T and 1.4T engine.

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