VW News: Meet Volkswagen's New MQB Platform

[William Maley]

William Maley

Editor/Reporter - CheersandGears.com

February 1, 2012

Volkswagen showed their most important new platform, named MQB (a German acronym for “Modular Transverse Matrix”) today at their Wolfsburg HQ. MQB will underpin as many as 60 different vehicles of all different shapes and sizes.

MQB brings forth many advantages for the next generation of Volkswagen vehicles. First, MQB brings a uniform mounting position for all available engines. MQB also allows current alternative fuels to work as well.

MQB also allows Volkswagen to tailor vehicles to specific markets in a more cost effective manner. The cost reduction will help grow Volkswagen market share in emerging markets.

MQB will make its debut in the new Audi A3 and Volkswagen Mk.7 Golf.

Source: Motor Authority

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[David]

Sweet Concept, I think this will become pretty standard for everyone if they do not already have it.