Volkswagen Truck & Bus launches VW Tempest van range

Volkswagen Truck & Bus has introduced the VW Tempest, a new family of vans and light commercial vehicles designed to compete in the utility segment. Developed through a partnership with Chinese manufacturer SAIC Maxus, the project involved an investment of approximately R$300 million and over 1.5 million kilometers of testing.

The Tempest lineup consists of four primary models available in more than ten versions: the Cargo for goods transportation, the Window for specialized conversions, the Minibus for up to 15 passengers, and the Truck chassis-cab version. All models feature a 2.0 turbodiesel engine producing 174 CV and 400 Nm of torque.

To support the launch, the company is establishing more than 150 VW Van Centers across Brazil and has opened a Delivery Quality Center near its Resende manufacturing facility. Following the Brazilian rollout, the range is scheduled to enter the Argentinian market in the first half of 2027.