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Volkswagen commercial vehicle expansion in Brazil

Overview

Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus is expanding its commercial vehicle offerings in the Brazilian market through new product lines and partnerships. The company is entering the van and utility vehicle segment with the launch of the VW Tempest family, developed in partnership with Chinese manufacturer SAIC Maxus. This project involved an investment of approximately R$300 million and extensive testing. The Tempest lineup includes the Cargo, Window, Minibus, and Truck chassis-cab versions, all featuring 2.0 turbodiesel engines. To support this rollout, the company is establishing over 150 VW Van Centers across Brazil and has opened a Delivery Quality Center near its Resende facility. Following the Brazilian launch, the range is scheduled to enter Argentina in the first half of 2027.

Additionally, the company has updated its electrified heavy vehicle portfolio and introduced gas-powered options. The electric range includes the e-Delivery 12, which features lighter motors and a 1.5-hour fast charge time, and the e-Delivery 17, which has a payload capacity of up to 11.8 tons. Volkswagen has also launched the Constellation Biometano, a biomethane truck designed for tasks such as solid waste collection, which can reduce CO2 emissions by up to 90% and offers an operational range of up to 300 kilometers per refueling.

Entities

Brazil · SAIC Maxus · Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus · Argentina · Volkswagen Truck & Bus

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Volkswagen Truck & Bus launches VW Tempest van range

    Volkswagen Truck & Bus has launched the VW Tempest van range in Brazil, following a R$300 million investment and a partnership with SAIC Maxus. The range will expand to Argentina in 2027.

  2. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus expands electric and biomethane truck lineup

    Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus has launched the e-Delivery 17 electric truck and the Constellation Biometano gas model in Brazil to reduce transport emissions.

  3. [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Volkswagen expands Brazilian commercial vehicle lineup

    Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus will enter the Brazilian van and utility market with three new models developed with SAIC Maxus, while the company also promotes the Nivus Sense SUV.

Sources

16valvulas.com.ar · brasil.perfil.com · infotyl.com.ar · jornaldocarro.estadao.com.br · motor1.uol.com.br · quatrorodas.abril.com.br · revistafullpower.com.br · sustainabletruckvan.com · veja.abril.com.br

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