Overview

• Volkswagen confirmed a global unveiling at next month’s Munich Motor Show and released a teaser for the second-generation SUV.
• The new powertrain is described as a strong hybrid capable of driving on engine power, electric power, or both, a first for the brand’s production cars.
• A Volkswagen official told Autocar that this hybrid system will be offered on the Golf and Tiguan within two years.
• The model sits on the MQB Evo platform and, depending on market, will also be offered with petrol and diesel engines.
• Times Now reports a possible future all-electric version on Volkswagen’s SSP platform, and coverage indicates the model is unlikely to return to India.