Shanghai, August 15, ZXZC - Auto sales in domestic and global markets are showing slowing growths in the year 2017, let alone the large decrease in many auto companies. Volkswagen and Skoda brands have a total sales volume exceeding 970,000 units in the first half year, basically the same with the number in last year, which lays solid foundation for its further new product strategy.

It’s learned that the new product EA211 1.4TST PHEV engine is in the development period of environmental impact assessment. It’s known that the system has a maximum capacity of 109,500 units and is expected to be used in Tuguan L PHEV model and Kodiaq PHEV model.

Shanghai Volkswagen Powertrain Co. Ltd. will invest in RMB 367m to conduct technological upgrades in 3-phase plants’ manufacturing and warranty equipment to produce 1.4T PHEV powertrain. The newly-produced engines will have an annual capacity of 109,500 units, and are expected to share the same production lines with current engines. The 3-phase plants still have the annual capacity of 645,000 units.

Tuguan PHEV model is made based on Volkswagen MQB modular platform, and is expected to be launched in 2018. The new model has basically the same exterior image with Tuguan L, but the front bumper shows more characteristics and C-shape DRL keeps the same with other Volkswagen alternative energy models. Kodiaq is also made based on MQB modular platform, positioned at middle-size SUV market and providing 5-seat and 7-seat versions.

The 1.4T engines will have the maximum comprehensive power of 160 KW. Besides, the new model equips with lithium battery pack with capacity of 13 KWH, showing range of 50 KM and highest speed of 130 KM/H. The comprehensive fuel consumption per hundred kilometers is expected to be 2L.