Best of Auto China 2024
Auto Today|May 2024
While Chinese brands dominated proceedings in Beijing, there were plenty of exciting announcements from major global players. Here's Dhruv Saxena with a roundup of the best from Auto China 2024
Dhruv Saxena
Best of Auto China 2024

The Tiguan L Pro showcased in Beijing is essentially a long-wheelbase version of the new third-generation VW Tiguan. It’s expected to go on sale in India in 2025 with a three-row layout. According to unconfirmed reports it might be sold in India as Tayron.

The Tiguan L is 197mm longer than the standard Tiguan, with a 111mm longer wheelbase. Despite the extra cabin space, this China-spec version has only two rows of seating. Visually, aside from a more aggressive bumper and the obvious increase in length, the Tiguan L is identical to the standard wheelbase Tiguan that’s already on sale in Europe. Under the hood is a 2.0-litre turbo petrol producing 186bhp and 320Nm paired with a 7-speed DCT.

Volkswagen’s expansion in the Chinese market includes a new sub-brand called ID.UX and in Beijing, the company teased the first model. Called ID. Unyx, it was driven on stage with the lights turned down offering a glimpse of the production-ready model. It’s an all-electric crossover with an SUV-coupe profile that VW says features a driver-centric interior with “an entirely new display and operating concept (HMI) for young customers”.

Auto China 2024 witnessed the world premiere of the Volkswagen ID.Code concept. This new concept not only previews a large electric shows off a very sporty stance complete with a sloping roofline and, in the company's own words, a design that is "reminiscent of a Gran Turismo." The concept features AI-assisted light and display systems and is capable of level 4 autonomous driving. The ID.Code along with the ID.

VW ID.CODE

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