List of Volkswagen vehicles

Last updated June 03, 2024

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.

Current models

Passenger vehicles

Vehicles exclusive to Latin America Vehicles exclusive to China Other vehicles not sold in the core European market

Body style				Current generation		Vehicle description
Body style	Image	Name(s)	Introduction (cal. year)	Introduction	Main markets	Vehicle description
Hatchback		Golf	1974	2019	Global	C-segment hatchback.
		ID.3	2019	2019	Europe and China	Battery electric C-segment hatchback. The first Volkswagen vehicle built on the MEB platform.
		Polo	1975	2017	Global (except North America)	B-segment hatchback or supermini. Two generations (Mk5 and Mk6) are currently produced alongside each other for certain markets.
		Polo Track	2023	2023	Latin America	B-segment hatchback. Based on Volkswagen Polo, replacing Volkswagen Gol.
Sedan/ liftback		Arteon	2017	2017	Global	D-segment fastback or four-door coupe. Successor to the Volkswagen CC.
		Bora	1999	2018	China	Sister model to the Lavida. Exclusively manufactured by FAW-Volkswagen.
		ID.7	2023	2023	Europe, China and North America	Battery electric D-segment liftback. Built above a dedicated vehicle platform MEB platform.
		Jetta/ Sagitar/ Vento	1979	2018	Americas and China	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.
		Lamando	2014	2022	China	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.
		Lavida	2008	2018	China	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.
		Magotan	2005	2024	China	The Chinese version of the Passat B9 with a longer wheelbase.
		Passat (China)	1974 (Passat nameplate)	2019	China	A sedan developed for the Chinese market, different from the European Passat. Exclusively manufactured by SAIC-Volkswagen.
		Virtus / Polo Sedan / Lavida XR	2017	2017	Latin America, India and China	Sedan version of the Polo Mk6. Currently produced and marketed in Latin America, India and China.
Station wagon		Arteon Shooting Brake	2020	2020	Europe, China and others	Shooting brake version of the Arteon.
		Golf Variant/ Sportwagen	1993	2020	Europe, etc.	Station wagon version of the Golf. The Alltrack model being the crossover-inspired version.
		ID.7 Tourer	2024	2024	Europe	Station wagon version of the ID.7.
		Passat	1974	2023	Europe, etc.	The European market Passat, only available as a station wagon since 2023.
Crossover SUV		Atlas/ Teramont	2017	2017	Americas, Middle East and China	Three-row mid-size crossover SUV for the North American and Chinese markets. Also sold in other LHD markets including Latin America and Middle East.
		Atlas Cross Sport / Teramont X	2019	2019	Americas and China	Two-row versions of the regular Atlas/Teramont with a sloping rear roof.
		ID.4	2020	2020	Global	C-segment full-electric crossover SUV built above a dedicated electric vehicle platform (MEB platform).
		ID.5	2021	2021	Global	Coupe crossover SUV version of the ID.4.
		ID.6	2021	2021	China	Three-row D-segment full-electric crossover SUV built above a dedicated electric vehicle platform (MEB platform).
		T-Cross/ Tacqua/ Taigun	2019	2019	Global (except North America)	B-segment crossover SUV built above the MQB A0 platform. Global product but not available in North America.
		T-Roc	2017	2017	Europe, China, etc.	B-segment crossover SUV built above the MQB A1 platform. Mainly available in Europe and China.
		Taigo/Nivus	2020	2020	Europe and Latin America	Low-slung crossover SUV heavily based on the Polo Mk6. It is badged Taigo in Europe and Nivus in Brazil.
		Talagon	2021	2021	China	Three-row full-size crossover SUV for the Chinese market above the Tavendor. Exclusively manufactured by FAW-Volkswagen.
		Taos/Tharu	2018	2018	China and Americas	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.
		Tavendor	2022	2022	China	Two-row full-size crossover SUV for the Chinese market below the Talagon. Exclusively manufactured by FAW-Volkswagen.
		Tayron	2018	2018	China	Sister model to the Tiguan. Exclusively manufactured by FAW-Volkswagen.
		Tayron X	2020	2020	China	Coupe crossover SUV version of the Tayron.
		Tiguan	2008	2023	Global	Compact crossover SUV (C-segment) built on the MQB A2 platform.
		Tiguan Allspace	2018	2018	Global	Long wheelbase version of the Tiguan. Third row seating available as an option in several markets. The sole version of the Tiguan in some markets.
		Tiguan X	2020	2020	China	Coupe crossover SUV version of the Tiguan. Exclusively manufactured by SAIC-Volkswagen.
		Touareg	2002	2018	Global (except North America)	First crossover SUV ever built by Volkswagen. A flagship luxury SUV model built above the MLB Evo platform.
MPV/ minivan		Caddy Life	2007	2020	Europe	Passenger version of the Caddy.
		ID. Buzz	2022	2022	Europe and North America	Battery electric minivan built above the MEB platform.
		Multivan	1990	2021	Europe	Passenger version of the Transporter.
		Touran	2003	2015	Europe	Three-row compact MPV. Currently being phased out in several markets.
		Viloran	2020	2020	China	Three-row full-size minivan with sliding doors for the Chinese market. Exclusively manufactured by SAIC-Volkswagen.

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles

Body style				Current generation		Vehicle description
Body style	Image	Name(s)	Introduction (cal. year)	Introduction	Main markets	Vehicle description
Van		Caddy	1990	2020	Europe, etc.	Leisure activity vehicle or small van. Available as a windowed van (Caddy Life) or panel van.
		California	1989	2015	Europe, etc.	Campervan based on the T6 Transporter.
		Grand California	2019	2019	Europe, etc.	Campervan based on the Crafter.
		Crafter	2006	2017	Europe, etc.	Large van. Also sold as the MAN TGE.
		ID. Buzz Cargo	2022	2022	Europe, etc.	Panel van version of ID. Buzz.
		Transporter	1949	2015	Europe, etc.	Mid-size van. Available as a panel van.
Pickup truck		Amarok	2010	2010	Latin America	Mid-size pickup truck.
		Amarok	2010	2022	Europe, Australia and Africa	Mid-size pickup truck based on the Ford Ranger (T6).
		Saveiro	1983	2023	Latin America	Compact pickup truck based on the Gol.

Former models

Aircooled models

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

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 Vento/Polo Sedan (2010–2022)
Volkswagen Voyage (1983–2023)
Volkswagen Up (2011–2023)
Volkswagen XL1 (2015–2016)

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References

↑ "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.

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[:1-1] "Volkswagen Passenger Cars". Volkswagen Group Annual Report 2022. Retrieved 2023-03-30.

[2] "Meet the Volkswagen Lavida - one of Volkswagen's most important models in the Chinese market". TopSpeed. 25 April 2018. Retrieved 2020-09-12.

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