Xpeng Inc, pembuat kenderaan elektrik (EV) China, mengumumkan bahawa ia telah memeterai perjanjian kerjasama teknikal dengan Volkswagen AG untuk membangunkan penyelesaian elektrik dan elektronik baharu bagi semua kereta berkuasa bateri buatan China di bawah jenama Volkswagen. Penyelesaian ini akan berdasarkan platform Utama China VW dan platform Modular Electric Drive Matrix (MEB).
Penubuhan Rumah Projek Bersama
Untuk memudahkan kerjasama ini, Xpeng dan Volkswagen telah menubuhkan rumah projek di Guangzhou dan Hefei, yang merupakan lokasi hab teknologi Xpeng dan VW di China masing-masing. Lokasi-lokasi ini akan membolehkan jurutera daripada kedua-dua pembuat kereta bekerjasama rapat. Kereta pertama yang dilengkapi dengan seni bina yang dibangunkan bersama dijangka memulakan pengeluaran dalam masa kira-kira 24 bulan.
Xpeng Inc will deepen its cooperation with Volkswagen AG, with both companies pledging to develop a new electrical and electronic solution for all battery-powered cars made in China under the VW brand.
New Technical Collaboration Agreement
The Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker announced on Monday that it has entered into a technical collaboration agreement with Volkswagen to develop solutions for locally made vehicles. These solutions will be based on VW’s China Main platform and Modular Electric Drive Matrix (MEB) platform.
Joint Project Houses
To facilitate this collaboration, Xpeng and Volkswagen have established project houses in Guangzhou and Hefei. These locations are where Xpeng and VW’s technology hub in China are respectively based, enabling engineers from both automakers to work closely together. The first car equipped with the jointly developed architecture is expected to start production within approximately 24 months.
Volkswagen baru sahaja memperkenalkan Golf R baharu untuk tahun model 2025, dengan pelbagai kemas kini dan penambahbaikan yang ketara. Berikut adalah butiran mengenai perkara baharu yang ditawarkan:
Enjin dan Prestasi
– Enjin: Pengecas turbo 2.0 liter empat silinder
– Kuasa: 329hp (14hp lebih daripada model sebelumnya)
– Tork: 420Nm
– Pecutan: 0 hingga 100km/j dalam 4.6 saat
– Transmisi: Automatik klac berkembar tujuh kelajuan dengan vektor tork
– Drivetrain: Pacuan semua roda
Kelajuan Tertinggi
– Dengan Pakej Prestasi: 268km/j
– Tanpa Pakej Prestasi: 249km/j
Ciri-ciri Luaran
– Lampu Utama LED Plus Baharu: Bingkai lencana bercahaya, kini standard
– Bampar Hadapan: Direka semula dengan elemen aerodinamik dan kemasan hitam berkilat tinggi
– Belakang: Lampu belakang LED standard, penyebar hitam, paip ekzos empat
– Roda: Roda Jerez standard 18 inci; Tayar 19-inci dengan Pakej Prestasi
Pakej Prestasi
– Tambahan: Spoiler bumbung besar, roda 19 inci, G-meter, pemasa pusingan GPS
– Mod Pandu: Mod Khas dan Drift, disesuaikan untuk trek Nurburgring
Kemas Kini Dalaman
– Infotainment: Skrin sentuh 12.9 inci
– Kluster Instrumen: Digital 10.2 inci dengan Digital Cockpit Pro VW
– Kawalan: Peluncur kelantangan dan suhu yang direka bentuk semula, bercahaya
Edisi dan Pakej Khas
– Golf R Edisi Hitam (Eropah sahaja): Lencana VW dan logo R yang digelapkan, angkup hitam, tayar Estoril 19 inci hitam, pemangkasan paip ekor hitam, lampu utama matriks LED IQ.Light pilihan dan pek Prestasi sebagai standard.
– Roda Warmenau Forged 19-inci: 8kg lebih ringan setiap rim berbanding roda aloi yang serupa.
Penentuan Harga
– Golf R 2024 (Manual): Bermula pada $46,890 (RM221,381) (termasuk caj destinasi $1,225 (RM5,783))
– Golf R 2024 (Automatik): Bermula pada $47,690 (RM225,158)
Golf R baharu terus membina legasinya dengan kuasa yang dipertingkatkan, elemen reka bentuk yang diperhalusi, dan teknologi canggih, memastikan ia kekal sebagai pesaing utama dalam segmen hatchback premium.
Volkswagen has just introduced the new Golf R, bringing notable updates and enhancements for the 2025 model year. Here’s a detailed look at what’s new:
Engine and Performance
Engine: Turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder
Power: 329hp (14hp more than the previous model)
Torque: 420Nm
Acceleration: 0 to 100km/h per hour in 4.6 seconds
Transmission: Seven-speed dual-clutch automatic with torque vectoring
Drivetrain: All-wheel drive
Top Speed
With Performance Package: 268km/h
Without Performance Package: 249km/h
Exterior Features
New LED Plus Headlights: Frame the illuminated badge, now standard
Front Bumper: Redesigned with aerodynamic elements and high-gloss black finish
Rear: Standard LED taillights, black diffuser, quad tailpipes
Wheels: Standard 18-inch Jerez wheels; 19-inch wheels with the Performance Package
Performance Package
Additions: Large roof spoiler, 19-inch wheels, G-meter, GPS lap timer
Drive Modes: Special and Drift modes, tailored for the Nurburgring track
Interior Updates
Infotainment: 12.9-inch touchscreen
Instrument Cluster: 10.2-inch digital with VW’s Digital Cockpit Pro
Controls: Redesigned, illuminated volume and temperature sliders
Special Editions and Packages
Golf R Black Edition (Europe only): Darkened VW badges and R logos, black callipers, black 19-inch Estoril wheels, black tailpipe trim, optional IQ.Light LED matrix headlights, and Performance pack as standard.
19-inch Warmenau Forged Wheel: 8kg lighter per rim compared to similar alloy wheels.
Pricing
2024 Golf R (Manual): Starting at $46,890 (RM221,381) (including $1,225 (RM5,783) destination charge)
2024 Golf R (Automatic): Starting at $47,690 (RM225,158)
The new Golf R continues to build on its legacy with enhanced power, refined design elements, and advanced technology, ensuring it remains a top contender in the premium hatchback segment.
Volkswagen telah mengumumkan perubahan ketara dalam strategi elektrifikasinya, mengalihkan sebahagian daripada dana EVnya untuk pembangunan enjin petrol. Ketua Pegawai Kewangan Volkswagen, Arno Antlitz, mendedahkan bahawa syarikat itu akan memperuntukkan kira-kira $65 bilion untuk memastikan enjin pembakaran dalaman (ICE) kekal berdaya saing dalam pasaran.
Pelarasan Strategi
Walaupun Volkswagen mengakui masa depan terletak pada kenderaan elektrik (EV), Antlitz menekankan bahawa enjin ICE masih memainkan peranan penting. Perubahan ini menandakan peralihan daripada komitmen awal Volkswagen untuk menjual EV secara eksklusif di Eropah menjelang 2033. Pada awalnya, syarikat menjangkakan EV akan merangkumi 80% daripada jualan global menjelang akhir dekad ini.
Impak pada Pasaran Amerika Syarikat
Implikasi peralihan strategik ini untuk barisan model Volkswagen di Amerika Syarikat masih tidak pasti. Walau bagaimanapun, pasaran A.S. dijangka menyaksikan peningkatan dalam model hibrid bersama kenderaan enjin petrol sedia ada seperti GTI. Penerimaan pasaran yang sederhana terhadap model EV seperti ID.4 di A.S. mungkin mempengaruhi pengagihan semula sumber ke arah teknologi ICE.
Volkswagen has announced a significant shift in its electrification strategy, redirecting a portion of its EV-designated funds towards the development of petrol engines. Arno Antlitz, the company’s Chief Financial Officer, revealed that Volkswagen will allocate approximately $65 billion to ensure its combustion-engine cars remain competitive.
Despite acknowledging that electric vehicles (EVs) represent the future, Antlitz emphasised that traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) technology still has a crucial role. This adjustment marks a departure from Volkswagen’s earlier commitments, including its stated goal to sell EVs in Europe by 2033 exclusively. The company had previously projected that EVs would comprise 80 per cent of its global sales by the end of the decade.
The implications of this strategic shift for Volkswagen’s model lineup in the United States remain uncertain. However, it is anticipated that the U.S. market may see an increase in hybrid models alongside existing petrol-engine vehicles like the GTI. Volkswagen’s ID electric vehicles, particularly the ID.4, have faced lukewarm market reception in the U.S., potentially influencing this reallocation of resources.
Volkswagen memperluas rangkaian kenderaan elektrik ID.7 dengan ketara melalui pengenalan model baharu, termasuk ID.7 GTX berprestasi tinggi dan ID.7 GTX Tourer. Kedua-dua model ini menawarkan ciri-ciri dan keupayaan prestasi yang mengagumkan, menunjukkan komitmen Volkswagen terhadap mobiliti elektrik.
ID.7 Berprestasi Tinggi GTX dan GTX Tourer
ID.7 GTX Fastback
– Kuasa: 340PS
– Pacuan: Semua roda elektrik
– Pecutan: 0-100 km/j dalam 5.4 saat
– Kuasa Dwi-Motor: 250 kW
– Jarak WLTP: Sehingga 595km
– Pengecasan Pantas: Sehingga 200 kW di stesen DC, mengecas daripada 10% hingga 80% dalam masa 26 minit
Volkswagen is significantly expanding its ID.7 electric vehicle range with the introduction of new models, including the high-performance ID.7 GTX and the versatile ID.7 GTX Tourer. Both models boast impressive features and performance capabilities, solidifying Volkswagen’s commitment to electric mobility.
High-Performance ID.7 GTX and GTX Tourer
Leading the charge is the ID.7 GTX, a fastback model equipped with a 340PS output and electric all-wheel drive. This powerhouse vehicle can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 5.4 seconds, thanks to its dual-motor setup that delivers 250 kW. It also boasts a substantial WLTP range of up to 595km, making it both a thrilling and practical choice for EV enthusiasts. The ID.7 GTX supports fast charging with up to 200 kW at DC stations, allowing the 86-kWh battery to charge from 10% to 80% in just 26 minutes.
Volkswagen telah memperkenalkan GTI Clubsport baharu, varian yang lebih berkuasa dan dipertingkatkan daripada model Grand Touring Injection (GTI) biasa. Model ini menampilkan beberapa kemas kini utama dalam aspek prestasi dan reka bentuk, yang membezakannya dari GTI standard.
Reka Bentuk dan Gaya GTI Clubsport baharu menonjol dengan elemen reka bentuk tersendiri yang termasuk:
Bumper hadapan unik
Spoiler belakang yang lebih menonjol
Tayar gaya Quadrifoglio yang lebih besar: Tersedia dalam saiz 18-inci sebagai standard, dengan pilihan set 19-inci.
Prestasi dan Kuasa Dengan pelancaran model Mk8.5, jurang kuasa antara GTI standard dan Clubsport telah dikurangkan:
GTI standard kini menghasilkan 261hp, iaitu 20hp lebih tinggi berbanding sebelumnya.
GTI Clubsport mengekalkan kuasa pada 296hp, memberikan kelebihan 35hp berbanding GTI standard.
Tork tambahan: Clubsport memiliki 400Nm, iaitu tambahan 30Nm berbanding model standard.
Kedua-dua model dilengkapi dengan transmisi automatik klac berkembar tujuh kelajuan (DSG), berbeza dengan generasi Mk7 sebelumnya di mana Clubsport tersedia dengan kotak gear manual.
Prestasi dan Kelajuan
GTI standard: Memecut dari 0 hingga 100km/j dalam 5.9 saat.
GTI Clubsport: Memecut dari 0 hingga 100km/j dalam 5.6 saat.
Kedua-dua model dihadkan kepada kelajuan tertinggi 250km/j secara elektronik. Namun, Clubsport menawarkan Pakej Perlumbaan pilihan yang meningkatkan kelajuan tertinggi kepada 268km/j dan termasuk sistem ekzos Akrapovič, brek yang lebih besar, dan mod khas dalam profile pemanduan Sport.
Teknologi dan Kemudahan
Ciri standard untuk kedua-dua model termasuk:
limited-slip differential
Stereng progresif
Skrin sentuh 12.9 inci untuk sistem infotainment yang dipertingkatkan.
Slider sentuh bercahaya dan stereng yang dikemas kini dengan butang tradisional yang menjawab kebimbangan kebolehgunaan sebelum ini.
Pengendalian dan Kawalan
Kawalan Casis Dinamik (DCC) adaptif pilihan memberikan pengendalian yang lebih baik dan responsif kepada keadaan jalan.
GTI Clubsport baharu menggabungkan prestasi yang lebih tinggi, penggayaan tersendiri, dan teknologi terkini, menjadikannya pilihan yang menarik bagi peminat yang mencari versi GTI ikonik yang sesuai untuk trek. Model ini menunjukkan komitmen Volkswagen untuk memberikan pengalaman pemanduan yang mendebarkan sambil mengekalkan kemewahan dan keselesaan.
The new GTI Clubsport, an enhanced variant of the facelifted GTI, introduces several key updates from the regular Grand Touring Injection (GTI) models from Wolfsburg. This more powerful version features distinctive design elements, including a unique front bumper, a prominent rear spoiler, and larger Quadrifoglio-style wheels, available in 18-inch as standard with an optional 19-inch set.
With the launch of the Mk8.5 models, the power difference between the standard GTI and the Clubsport has narrowed. The standard GTI now produces an additional 20hp, increasing its total to 261hp. In contrast, the Clubsport maintains its 296hp, preserving a 35hp advantage. Additionally, the Clubsport benefits from an extra 30Nm of torque, bringing its total to 400Nm.
Both models are equipped with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission (DSG), marking a departure from the previous Mk7 generation, where the Clubsport was available with a manual gearbox. In terms of performance, the standard GTI accelerates from 0 to 100km/h in 5.9 seconds, while the Clubsport does so in 5.6 seconds. Both models are electronically limited to a top speed of 250km/h. However, the Clubsport offers an optional Race Package that boosts the top speed to 268km/h and includes a robust Akrapovič exhaust system. This package also upgrades the Clubsport with chunkier brakes and a special mode within the Sport driving profile to further enhance performance.
Standard features for both models include a limited-slip differential and progressive steering, with optional adaptive Dynamic Chassis Control (DCC) for improved handling. Inside, both the GTI and the Clubsport are equipped with an enlarged 12.9-inch touchscreen for the upgraded infotainment system. Notably, the touch sliders in these models are now illuminated, and the steering wheel has been updated to feature traditional buttons instead of capacitive touch keys, addressing previous usability concerns.
The new GTI Clubsport combines enhanced performance, distinctive styling, and improved technology, making it a compelling choice for enthusiasts seeking a track-ready version of the iconic GTI.
