Preview of the FAW-VW (or "Volkswagen Group-China FAW joint venture's" [optional clarification for full background accuracy, though "FAW-VW" is widely recognized]) ID. AURA Concept Car: A Pure Electric Compact Sedan with Intelligent Cockpit

On April 17th, the Volkswagen brand released design sketches and teaser images of the FAW-VW ID. AURA Concept Car. This is Volkswagen's first concept car based on the all-new Compact Modular Platform (CMP), positioned as a pure electric compact sedan targeting young Chinese families, and featuring an intelligent digital cockpit enabled by Volkswagen's CEA architecture. The new vehicle will make its global debut on April 22nd and is expected to enter the production phase soon.

Volkswagen is set to unveil three concept cars globally on April 22nd, namely the SAIC Volkswagen full-size extended-range SUV ID. ERA, the Volkswagen Anhui (VWAH) brand-new full-size pure electric SUV ID. EVO, and the FAW-VW compact pure electric sedan ID. AURA based on the CMP platform and CEA architecture. The design styles of these three vehicles represent Volkswagen's future design directions tailored for its three domestic joint ventures, respectively.

Stefan Mecha, CEO of Volkswagen Passenger Cars Brand China, stated, "The Volkswagen brand remains committed to the 'In China, For China' strategy. As demonstrated by the ID. AURA Concept Car, our independently developed CMP platform will serve as the 'body' for our future compact models, further expanding our product lineup in the A-segment market and enhancing the competitiveness of our new energy vehicles, thereby offering more users high-quality mobility options. The CEA architecture integrated into these vehicles will act as the intelligent 'brain' of our future models, enabling rapid and seamless integration of various technologies to deliver smarter connectivity experiences, faster response times, and more advanced cockpit intelligence, meeting the demands of Chinese users for smart technology."