- VW debuts the ID. Aura T6 SUV and ID. Unyx 09 sedan in China.
- The Jetta X Concept previews an affordable electric SUV.
- The VW Group has also revealed the production AUDI E7X SUV.
Volkswagen Group made a splash in China with several debuts during its Media Night ahead of the Beijing Auto Show. New production models include the VW ID. Aura T6 from FAW, the ID. Unyx 09 developed with the help of XPeng, and the AUDI E7X from SAIC. These were joined by the Jetta X Concept, which previews an entry-level electric SUV for the Chinese market.
The ID. Aura T6 is a fully electric midsize SUV for China that could easily pass for an ID. Tiguan.
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The new model was developed by the FAW-VW joint venture, featuring split LED headlights, full-width taillights, conventional door handles, and a five-seater layout. The SUV is the first member of the ID. Aura series, even though the initial concept from 2025 was a sedan.
VW ID. Aura T6
Next up is the ID. Unyx 09, an electrified sedan borrowing technology from Xpeng. It is a sibling to the recently unveiled ID Unyx 08 SUV, adopting a similar styling language. The low-slung model features slim LEDs and the signature black trim piece that connects the main headlights with the ADAS sensors on the profile.
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VW didn’t get into details, but the ID. Unyx 09 will likely share the electric powertrains with the ID. Unyx 08, including CATL-sourced battery packs. Its market launch in China is scheduled for the second half of 2026.
VW ID. Unyx 09
Both the ID. Aura T6 and the ID. Unyx 09 feature the new CEA electric and electronic architecture, a result of VW’s partnership with Xpeng. This supports Level 2+ driving assistance and high-tech infotainment systems with an integrated AI Intelligent Assistant.
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During the Media Night, VW Group also showed the production version of the AUDI E7X. The fully electric SUV is produced as part of its joint venture with SAIC, joining the E5 Sportback in the Chinese lineup.
A New Jetta SUV
The most surprising debut was the Jetta X Concept, a rugged-looking SUV with an electrified powertrain. The Dacia-style model signals a new era for the sub-brand, as it takes the role of Skoda, which exited the Chinese market earlier this year following a disastrous sales slump.
The Jetta X rides on the Compact Main Platform (CMP), developed in China. More importantly, it is expected to reach production by FAW later this year, with a rumored starting price under the ¥100,000 ($14,700) mark. Overall, the Jetta lineup will grow with five new models by 2028, including four NEVs (models with electrified powertrains).
VW Group’s Offensive In China
VW plans to launch 20 new electric vehicles this year as part of its “In China, for China” strategy. The company promises they will use “state-of-the-art electrical architectures, ADAS systems, an intelligent cockpit and AI features,” designed to fulfil the needs of Chinese customers.
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Overall, the VW Group will offer around 50 electrified models in China by 2030, including around 30 battery electric vehicles.
