VW Group Slashes Model Lineup by 50% and Options by 75%
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Updated · Motor1 · Jul 9
VW Group Slashes Model Lineup by 50% and Options by 75%
3 articles · Updated · Motor1 · Jul 9
Summary
VW Group said the cuts take effect immediately, shrinking its portfolio across brands to focus on the most attractive and profitable segments.
9 million units is the new annual production-capacity target, down from about 12 million before COVID-19 and after another 1 million-unit reduction now planned.
Known casualties already include the VW Touareg and Touran, with the T-Roc Convertible due out in 2027; Audi and Porsche have also recently dropped several lower-volume models.
50,000 job cuts have already been announced, while VW declined to comment on reports that four German plants could close and layoffs could double to 100,000.
The overhaul comes as Volkswagen battles falling China sales, higher costs and EV competition, pushing the group toward a leaner lineup and simpler configurations.