Volkswagen and Volkswagen 09 launch with Xiaopeng partner models to launch an enhanced version of L2 driving assistance in the second half of the year

On April 21, Volkswagen Anhui and Zhongzhong 09 debuted, and the new car is close to mass production. It is the second model launched by Volkswagen in cooperation with Xiaopeng. This 5-meter-long B-class pure electric sedan combines cutting-edge smart technology, including an enhanced L2-class advanced driving assistance, high-performance computing platform, and intuitive and intelligent AI intelligent assistant. The new car is scheduled to be launched in the second half of this year. In terms of appearance, the 09 continuation ID of the congregation. The design language of the UNYX family, the new car innovatively incorporates the Chinese aesthetic concept of "balance and harmony", adopts a bold central axis design, and finally gathers the golden Volkswagen logo on the front of the car, becoming the visual focus of the whole car. The new car adopts a split-type headlamp design, the upper diurnal lamp is unique in shape, and the lower body-type headlamp is integrated into the black decoration and extends to the side fender. Large black rims on the side of the body, hidden doorknobs, A-pillar hidden design. The rear of the vehicle is a coupe-style design, the entire taillight is close to a penetration design, and there is a glowing logo in the middle. Volkswagen said that in 2026, the Group's largest product offensive in China's history had been fully launched, covering pure electric, plug-in hybrid and extended-range models. By 2027, the Group will launch a total of about 30 NEV models in the Chinese market, which will reach about 50 by 2030, including about 30 pure electric models. In terms of intelligence, a number of models launched by the Volkswagen Group in the second half of this year will be equipped with CoreTrip's enhanced L2 advanced driver assistance system, which will expand the pilot assisted driving from high-speed to urban sections, and strive to achieve a "point-to-point" assisted driving experience. This series of developments also reflects that Volkswagen Group's locally developed intelligent driving technology has officially entered the stage of large-scale application. From the second half of this year, all models based on the CEA architecture will use in-vehicle AI agents and adopt locally trained large language models (LLMs) as natural language interaction interfaces. For the future, a new generation of CEA 2.0 architecture will be launched in 2027. Create a "cockpit all-in-one" unified driving experience based on a more powerful central computing platform, and use the overall coordination and active execution ● capabilities of the agent AI. Last but not least: Volkswagen Night showcases the Group's ambitions, its determination to rapidly evolve on the next level of intelligence and electrification, and to show the world that a new Volkswagen is back. "The first models developed by Volkswagen Group under the 'In China, for China‘ strategy have been driven into the streets and alleys," said Barry De, Managing Director of Volkswagen Group's China business, Chairman and CEO of Volkswagen Group (China). In just 36 months, we have created a new product plan, referring to the era of electrification and intelligent connected cars. This year, the Group's brands will launch more than 20 electrified smart models in China. Based on advanced electronic and electrical architecture, advanced driver assistance systems and AI enablement, we will fully meet the core needs of our customers in China. This year's Beijing Auto Show, our brand has brought a number of heavyweight debut models, which highlights the speed and intensity of our transformation. ”