Volkswagen Magotan PHEV to be introduced in China, check out the specifications

JAKARTA - The new Magotan PHEV sedan from the upcoming FAW-Volkswagen was revealed by China's MIIT, featuring a 1.5T PHEV system with a comprehensive system power output of 240 kW (321 hp).

For reference, in July 2007, the joint venture company FAW-Volkswagen introduced the Magotan gasoline-powered sedan series as the first domestically produced B-segment vehicle.

Quoting from the Carnewschina website, Thursday, January 15, the Volkswagen Magotan PHEV is part of the manufacturer's plan to launch more than 20 pure electric and PHEV vehicles in China by 2026 as an effort to increase its market share in the main new energy vehicle segment.

The Volkswagen Magotan PHEV largely retains the design of the current gasoline-powered Volkswagen Magotan B9 sedan, but incorporates some PHEV-specific design elements.

The front features a new blue trim strip and a blue PHEV badge. From the side, the Magotan PHEV has a very sloping C-pillar and uses 225/55 R17 or 245/45 R18 tires.

On the back, the lower right corner of the trunk door also has a PHEV badge, while the lower left corner displays the Chinese character FAW-Volkswagen.

Dimensionally, the Volkswagen Magotan PHEV measures 4,990 mm long, 1,854 mm wide, 1,491 mm high with a wheelbase of 2,872 mm.

The plug-in hybrid system consists of a 1.5T engine with a maximum output of 95 kW (127 hp) and an electric motor that produces 145 kW (194 hp), paired with a 22 kWh battery pack, providing a pure electric range of 127 km and a top speed of 180 km/h.