Recent events
Recent events tied to this brand in public sources.
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2026
SAIC Volkswagen ID.ERA 5X rolls off the production line
The SAIC Volkswagen ID.ERA 5X, described as Volkswagen's first mass-production model based on the CMP platform, formally rolled off the production line in China.
2022
SAIC Volkswagen announces presale for updated Viloran
SAIC Volkswagen announced that the updated Viloran MPV is scheduled to begin presales on February 22; the article describes exterior and interior changes to the model.
2021
SAIC Volkswagen recalls 18,659 Teramont 530 V6 vehicles
SAIC Volkswagen announced a recall of 18,659 certain 2017–2020 Teramont 530 V6 vehicles, planned to begin November 29, 2021, because an engine-control software matching issue could cause engine-speed fluctuations or, in extreme cases, stalling. The company said it would update the software and install a turbocharger intake stabilizing valve free of charge.
2021
SAIC-Volkswagen temporarily reduces ID.4 X and ID.6 X prices
SAIC-Volkswagen temporarily reduced prices for the ID.4 X and ID.6 X models; the reduced prices were to apply until the end of October.
2021
Huawei and SAIC Volkswagen jointly release simulation platform solution
Huawei and SAIC Volkswagen jointly released a full-stack integrated simulation platform solution at a forum in Shanghai; the article describes it as the first large-scale application of its kind in China's automotive industry.
2021
SAIC Volkswagen vehicles enter Japan
SAIC Volkswagen vehicles were exported to Japan and offered for purchase there through a vehicle trading company, according to the article.
2020
Volkswagen Group China announces planned €15bn investment in EV production
Volkswagen Group's Chinese operations announced plans to invest nearly €15bn with joint ventures SAIC Volkswagen, FAW-Volkswagen and JAC Volkswagen to boost electric vehicle production from 2020 to 2024.
2020
SAIC Volkswagen offers limited-time residual-value buyback terms for Lavida and Lamando
SAIC Volkswagen's Volkswagen brand offered buyers of new Lamando and Lavida vehicles a limited-time residual-value buyback option: 80% of value after two years or 75% after three years. The offer ran from July 11 through July 31.
2020
Škoda cuts prices across its product range in China
SAIC Volkswagen Škoda launched price reductions of more than 20,000 yuan across its range in China, with prices after the reductions ranging from 77,900 to 247,900 yuan.
2020
J.D. Power publishes 2020 China automotive brand influence ranking
J.D. Power published its 2020 ranking of mainstream automotive brands in China. FAW-Volkswagen ranked first, SAIC Volkswagen second, and FAW Toyota third.
2019
FAW-Volkswagen recalls Passat and CC vehicles
FAW-Volkswagen filed a recall covering 53,054 Passat and CC vehicles and 7,550 vehicles with affected after-sales parts. The stated safety concern was that electronic components in the airbag control unit could fail, potentially causing airbags and seat-belt pretensioners to deploy unexpectedly or be disabled.
2019
SAIC Volkswagen introduces two Tharu 2020 Plus trims
SAIC Volkswagen introduced two new Tharu 2020 trims: the 280TSI Luxury Plus and the 330TSI 4WD Luxury Plus. The article lists their suggested retail prices as 189,800 yuan and 209,800 yuan, respectively.