We’re starting to lose track of the many China-specific Volkswagen models as the automaker vies to regain market share in the world’s largest car market. It is attempting to do so by launching new vehicles developed with its joint venture partners specifically for Chinese consumers.
Today we’re bringing you two fresh Volkswagen EVs that have been unveiled for the first time at the Volkswagen Group Media Night event held yesterday ahead of the Auto China 2026 show that starts on Friday in Beijing.
We’ve already covered the new Jetta X SUV concept, but the event also marked the world premiere of two Volkswagen EVs: the ID. Unyx 09 flagship sedan built by the Volkswagen Anhui joint venture and the ID. Aura T6 midsize SUV built by FAW-Volkswagen.
These two new models, along with the Jetta X SUV and the AUDI E7X, are part of Volkswagen Group’s largest-ever product offensive in China. More than 20 electrified vehicles are coming onto the market in 2026 alone, and by 2030 that number will grow to 50 models—30 of which will be all-electric. Every aspect of these vehicles, from design and digital cockpit services to advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), will be tailored specifically for Chinese customers.
VW ID. Unyx 09 Flagship Sedan Is Co-Developed with XPeng
Starting with the VW ID. Unyx 09 flagship sedan, it was co-developed with Xpeng in 24 months, just like the ID. Unyx 08 SUV which borrows technology from the Xpeng G9.
The ID. Unyx 09 electric sedan is almost 197 inches long and features sophisticated tech like advanced L2 driving assistance, high-performance computing, and an intuitive AI assistant. Those are enabled by Xpeng’s Turing AI chips, which are said to boast up to three times the computing power of current industry standards.
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The Turing AI chip features a 40-core processor, dual Neural Processing Units (NPUs), and a neural network-optimized architecture tailored for end-to-end (E2E) large models, making it ideal for AI-defined vehicles, robots and flying cars.
Mind you, Volkswagen said the ID. Unyx 09 shown in Beijing is a “close-to-production” vehicle, which means that some changes may happen before it enters production. Still, it looks pretty much ready for prime time in these photos.
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The automaker did not disclose anything else about the ID. Unyx 09, but from a design standpoint it’s pretty clear that it’s closely related to the ID. Unyx 08 SUV. It’s got a very similar front end featuring split lighting with eyebrows-like LED DRLs on top and slim headlights below. The headlights are continued by a black trim piece that gives the impression it pierces through the wheel while crossing the fender and ending on the front door.
At the rear, the slim LED taillights also remind of the ID. Unyx 08 SUV in the way they almost meet in the middle of the trunk, separated by an illuminated VW logo.
ID. Aura T6 Debuts VW’s New China Electronic Architecture (CEA)
Moving on to the VW ID. Aura T6, it is a midsize SUV built by FAW-Volkswagen and marks the beginning of a new series of vehicles that will feature the ID. Aura designation. The all-electric SUV features a more conventional design than the ID. Unyx 09, with clean lines and surfaces.
The ID. Aura T6 is described as a cornerstone model for the brand as it is built entirely on the China Electronic Architecture (CEA), developed by the Volkswagen Group China Technology Company (VCTC) and Cariad China with Xpeng.
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This new technological foundation is said to reduce ECUs by 30%, enable over-the-air (OTA) updates and support advanced AI, including onboard AI Agents that provide “highly intuitive, human-like interaction between vehicle and customer while ensuring robust personal data protection.” CEA also enables advanced L2 assisted driving.
From 2027, the next-generation CEA 2.0 will integrate intelligent driving and cockpit control into a unified system across all powertrain types empowered by Agentic AI. According to the automaker, this will mark the Volkswagen Group’s next step towards the AI-Defined-Vehicle era in China.
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