After years of sales slowdowns and stock shortages triggered by the global pandemic, VW, Skoda and Cupra are poised to make up for lost time with a convoy of new models.
German automotive conglomerate Volkswagen is poised to undertake its biggest overhaul to date of the Australian line-ups for VW, Skoda and Cupra.
More than two-dozen new models, updates or variants are due in local showrooms before the end of 2025 – but the majority of new models will start arriving from late this year and through to the second half of 2024.
Heading the revamped local line-ups include iconic models such as the electric-powered modern VW Kombi – the ID. Buzz – as well as new-generation models for family and fleet favourites such as the VW Tiguan, Skoda Superb, as well as a vastly expanded Cupra range.
While all three car brands – German badge Volkswagen, Czech marque Skoda, and Spanish performance offshoot Cupra – have posted sales gains locally over the past 18 months, all three are expected to hit top gear in the next 18 months.
The arrival the new models – and increased support from their respective European factories which have finally overcome the worst of the recent parts shortages – should deliver a much-needed boost amid challenges from new rivals such as Tesla and Polestar.
As reported here, Volkswagen is preparing to challenge the Tesla Model Y – Australia’s top selling electric SUV – with four variants across two models, the ID.5 five-seat SUV and the ID.4 SUV coupe.
As reported here, Volkswagen Australia expects to have good supply of the ID. Buzz (and ID. Buzz Cargo) in the second half of 2024.
As reported here, Volkswagen Australia has just confirmed the sleek new-generation T7 Multivan – now based on car-like underpinnings rather than a delivery van, for better road-holding – will also make its local debut about this time next year.
And the Skoda Enyaq – the Czech brand’s first electric car to be sold in Australia – is due about the same time as the Volkswagen ID.4 and ID.5 electric SUVs.
Meantime, here is everything we know so far – what is coming and when – for Volkswagen, Skoda and Cupra in Australia.
The following timings are estimates only and are subject to change due to unforeseen delays.
This list is based on information from Volkswagen Australia as this article was published.
Volkswagen Australia model rollout:
- Volkswagen Touareg (update): Early 2024
- Volkswagen Touareg R (update): Early 2024 (pending price negotiations)
- Volkswagen T-Cross (update): Late 2024, early 2025
- Volkswagen ID.3 electric hatch (new to Australia, updated model): Late 2024
- Volkswagen ID.4 electric SUV coupe (new model): July 2024
- Volkswagen ID.5 electric SUV (new model): July 2024
- Volkswagen ID.4 GTX electric SUV coupe (new model): July 2024
- Volkswagen ID.5 GTX electric SUV (new model): July 2024
- Volkswagen ID.Buzz electric five-seat people-mover (new model): Late 2024
- Volkswagen ID.Buzz Cargo electric van (new model): Late 2024
- Volkswagen T7 Multivan diesel power (new model): Late 2024
- Volkswagen Tiguan SUV (new model): Late 2024 or early 2025
Skoda Australia model rollout:
- Skoda Scala hatch (update): Early 2024
- Skoda Kamiq small SUV (update): Early 2024
- Skoda Enyaq electric SUV coupe (new model): July 2024
- Skoda Superb sedan (new model): Late 2024 or early 2025
- Skoda Superb wagon (new model): Late 2024 or early 2025
- Skoda Kodiaq mid-size SUV (new model): Late 2024
Cupra Australia model rollout:
- Cupra Born electric hatch (update): Second half of 2024
- Cupra Leon hatch (update): Second half of 2024
- Cupra Formentor SUV (update): Second half of 2024
- Cupra Tavascan mid-size SUV (new model): Due 2025
- Cupra Terramar large SUV (new model): Due 2025/26
Above timings are estimates only and are subject to change. Source: Volkswagen Australia.
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