New group models in 2023
The Volkswagen Group offers a broad portfolio of products covering almost all key segments and body types so that its customers can choose the right vehicle for their needs. In fiscal year 2023, we added further attractive vehicles, not only systematically expanding our portfolio of all-electric and hybrid vehicles, but also bringing compelling products with conventional combustion engines onto the market.
The Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand expanded its portfolio of all-electric vehicles in 2023, adding a further product line with the new ID.7 saloon, crowned “German Car of the Year 2024”. The second generation of the ID.3 was given an extensive facelift, whilst the Touareg also benefited from a product upgrade. In China, the upgraded Tharu and T-Roc came onto the market amongst the vehicles with conventional drive systems. The newly developed Lavida XR saloon and the all-electric ID.7 VIZZION rounded off the range of new products. In the United States, the Atlas SUV was upgraded. The Track, a particularly attractive entry-level model from the important Polo product line, was launched in Brazil.
At Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, the all-electric ID. Buzz product line was expanded in 2023 with the addition of the ID. Buzz Pro and ID. Buzz Cargo derivatives for commercial use.
In the reporting year, Audi launched the Q8 e-tron, the successor to its electric pioneer, the Audi e-tron. Of the vehicles with conventional drive systems, the A6 and A7 model ranges and the Q8 also received an upgrade.
Bentley completed its Mulliner line, rolling out the luxury flagship Bentayga EWB Mulliner. The Continental GT, Flying Spur and Bentayga model lines were all updated. A strictly limited number of the new Grand Tourer Bentley Batur was also available.
Lamborghini unveiled the Revuelto, its first hybrid super sports car. The Huracán Sterrato also came on the market.
Porsche expanded its 911 series in 2023 to include the new Carrera T and Dakar models. The third generation of the Cayenne SUV received an extensive product upgrade, thus increasing the number of hybrid vehicles in the product line to three models.
The TRATON Group moved ahead with the electrification and digitalization of its model range in 2023.
Scania rolled out all-electric solutions for regional distribution transport which use battery cells developed in partnership with Northvolt. Smart Dash, a new digital cockpit from Scania, was also launched.
Navistar electrified American school transportation with the CE school bus from IC Bus.
In 2023, Volkswagen Truck & Bus adapted its models in line with Brazil’s new emissions legislation and rolled out its first zero-emission vehicle in South America, the eDelivery.
Ducati presented the new Panigale V4 R, the Monster SP and the Multistrada V4 Rally. The Streetfighter and the Diavel are now also available as V4 models. The second generation of the Scrambler family ushered in three new models: the Icon, Full Throttle and Nightshift.