Could the Touareg be Volkswagen's inaugural model under its Sportsblock Performance division?
Volkswagen is set to revolutionise its SUV lineup with the introduction of the ID. Touareg, the first electric vehicle (EV) based on the Scalable Systems Platform (SSP). This new flagship SUV is expected to debut around the end of the decade, marking a significant step in Volkswagen's strategy to transition to electric mobility.
The SSP is a key component of Volkswagen's electric future, designed primarily for electric mobility. It is being developed in a joint venture with American electric vehicle manufacturer, Rivian. The SSP is intended to be the successor to the MQB for combustion engines, serving as the technical basis for a significant portion of Volkswagen's future vehicles.
Initially, it was anticipated that the core VW brand would introduce the SSP with the ID. Golf or ID. Roc. However, the first SSP model could potentially be the redesigned large SUV, the Touareg. This shift in strategy reflects Volkswagen's commitment to electrifying its vehicle lineup.
The Touareg model line could run purely electric as the ID. Touareg in the future. In addition to being an all-electric vehicle, the new Touareg could also be offered as both a full and plug-in hybrid vehicle using the SSP platform. This flexibility demonstrates Volkswagen's dedication to catering to various consumer preferences in the electric vehicle market.
Parts of the SSP are expected to debut with the production version of the electric compact car, ID. Every1, by the end of 2027. The ID. Every1, like the ID. Touareg, will benefit from the SSP's capabilities, including its potential for so-called range extender models, where a compact combustion engine acts as a power generator for electric drive without a direct connection to the wheels.
Volkswagen plans to introduce the Scalable Systems Platform (SSP) by the end of the decade. The SSP is expected to power most of Volkswagen's future vehicles, delivering clear technological advancements over existing electric vehicle platforms like MEB or PPE, particularly in range, charging speed, digitalization, and driver assistance systems. This shift towards electrification aims to reduce complexity within the company and increase efficiency.
In May, Volkswagen reportedly established the foundation for the next generation of vehicles with the "architecture freeze" of its new electric vehicle platform, SSP. The China Scalable Platform (CSP) for Chinese Volkswagen models and the Rivian R2, which will use the same technology as the Wolfsburg vehicles, are both scheduled to start in 2027.
Meanwhile, Volkswagen is set to discontinue production of the combustion engine SUV Touareg in Bratislava, signalling a clear shift towards electric mobility for the brand. The ID. Touareg, as the first electric SUV based on Volkswagen's Scalable Systems Platform, represents a significant milestone in this transition.
In conclusion, the ID. Touareg, set to debut around the end of the decade, is a testament to Volkswagen's commitment to electric mobility. Powered by the Scalable Systems Platform, this all-electric SUV is poised to deliver technological advancements and cater to consumer preferences, marking a new era for Volkswagen's SUV lineup.
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