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The German automotive concern, Volkswagen Group has, since the 1970s, developed a series of shared automobile platforms for their motor vehicles.[1][2]

Originally, these were identified using a simple alphanumeric system. The first letter prefix indicates the car classification or physical size (A, B, C or D - for 'traditional' cars); followed by a number to enumerate different generations of the same class. However, more recent platforms have formally departed from this convention, although the older alphanumeric codes continue to be used informally.

These platforms may be used by one or more marques of the Group.

Platform codes

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Original system

[edit] Volkswagen Group alphanumeric platforms

platform name	used for	notable examples	comments
A00	city cars	Volkswagen Lupo, SEAT Arosa	This platform never developed any subsequent evolutions or generations.
A0 series	supermini cars	Audi 50, Volkswagen Polo, SEAT Ibiza, SEAT Córdoba, Škoda Fabia	As of 2014, in its sixth generation.
A series[2]	small family cars/ compact cars	Audi A3, Audi Q3, Audi TT, VW Golf, VW Jetta, VW Eos, VW Tiguan, VW Touran, VW Scirocco, SEAT León, SEAT Toledo, SEAT Altea, Škoda Octavia	The most prolific platform, six generations.
B series[2]	mid-size cars	Audi 4000, Audi 80, Audi 90, Audi A4, Volkswagen Passat, SEAT Exeo, Škoda Superb	Another prolific platform, now informally in its ninth generation.
C series[2]	extended mid-size executive cars	Audi 5000, Audi 100/200, Audi A6, Audi A6 allroad quattro	Eight generations to date.
D series	full-size luxury cars	Audi V8, Audi A8, Bentley Continental GT, Volkswagen Phaeton	Six variants from five generations. Confusingly, the D series includes models using both conventional steel monocoque construction, or the very different aluminium Audi Space Frame construction.
T series	vans	Volkswagen Transporter range	the early generations were retroactively named, the T1 is the oldest "platform", based on the original Type 1 Volkswagen Beetle.

Note that some designations in common use are ambiguous; i.e. in some cases the same platform designation is used for different models that do not share a common platform. An example would be the B6 designation - this is used to identify the 2001-2005 Audi A4 (and the related Audi S4), which uses a longitudinal engine and transmission placement with a pressed steel front subframe; however it is also used to identify the sixth-generation Volkswagen Passat, but this uses a transverse engine and transmission placement with a very different cast aluminium alloy front subframe.

Joint-venture platforms

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Platforms developed by Volkswagen Group as joint ventures with other manufacturers have designations which do not conform to the above scheme. These include:

Volkswagen Group joint-venture platforms

platform name	used for	notable examples	comments
B-VX62[2]	multi-purpose vehicles (MPVs)	Volkswagen Sharan (7M), SEAT Alhambra (7M), Ford Galaxy	Joint-venture with Ford Motor Company.
LT/T1N series	light commercial vehicles	Volkswagen LT range, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter	Second and third generations are a joint-venture with Daimler AG.

PL/PQ platforms

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Volkswagen Group has previously introduced an alphanumeric nomenclature for car platforms. The platform code is composed as follows:

• A letter, P, indicating a passenger car platform
• A letter indicating the configuration of the engine:
  • Q indicates a transverse engine (Quer in German)
  • L indicates a longitudinal engine (Längs in German)
• A digit indicating the platform size or class
• A digit indicating the generation or evolution

An additional + suffix indicates a long-wheelbase variant.

Volkswagen Group PL/PQ platforms

platform code	used for	notable examples
PQ12 (NSF)	ultra-compact city cars	Volkswagen Up, SEAT Mii, Škoda Citigo
PQ24[2]	supermini cars	Volkswagen Polo (9N), Volkswagen Gol MK5 - Third Gen.(2008–present, PQ24/25 hybrid)[3] SEAT Ibiza (6L), SEAT Córdoba (6L), Škoda Fabia (6Y), Škoda Fabia (5J), Škoda Roomster
PQ25[2]	supermini cars	Volkswagen Polo (6R), SEAT Ibiza (6J), Audi A1
PQ26	supermini cars	Volkswagen Polo (6C), SEAT Ibiza (6P), Skoda Fabia (6V)
PQ34[2]	small family cars/ compact cars	Audi A3 (8L), Volkswagen Golf Mk4 (1J), Volkswagen Bora/Jetta (1J), SEAT León (1M), SEAT Toledo (1M), Škoda Octavia (1U)
PQ35[2]	small family cars/ compact cars	Audi A3 (8P), Audi Q3 (8U), Volkswagen Golf Mk5 (1K), Volkswagen Jetta Mk5 (1K), Volkswagen Golf Mk6 (5K), Volkswagen Eos, Volkswagen Scirocco Mk3, Volkswagen Tiguan, SEAT León (1P), SEAT Toledo (1P), SEAT Altea, Škoda Octavia (1Z), Škoda Yeti
PL45[2]	mid-size cars	Audi A4 (8D), Volkswagen Passat (3B), Volkswagen Passat GP Lingyu
PL45+[2]	mid-size cars	Volkswagen Passat Lingyu, Škoda Superb (3U)
PQ46[2]	mid-size cars	Volkswagen Passat (3C), Volkswagen Sharan (7M), Škoda Superb (3T)
PL46[2]	mid-size cars	Audi A4 (8E B6)
PQ47[2]	mid-size cars	Volkswagen CC (7N B7)
PL47[2]	mid-size cars	Audi A4 (8E B7), SEAT Exeo
PL62[2]	full-size luxury cars	Audi A8, Bentley Continental Flying Spur, Bentley Continental GT/GTC, Volkswagen Phaeton
PL64[2]	full-size luxury cars	Audi A8, Bentley Continental GT, Volkswagen Phaeton
PL71[2]	sport utility vehicles (SUVs)	Audi Q7, Porsche Cayenne, Volkswagen Touareg
PL72[4]	sport utility vehicles (SUVs)	Porsche Cayenne, Volkswagen Touareg (7P)

Modular component systems

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In 2007, Volkswagen Group introduced a more flexible "modular component system" architecture on which to base future platforms. Four such component systems were planned:[5] However, models developed from these modular component systems may also be identified by PL/PQ platform designations.[citation needed]

• MQB: Modularer Querbaukasten, or "modular transverse component system", highly scalable platform for vehicles with a transverse-mounted combustion engine and front-wheel or all-wheel drive, developed by Volkswagen.
• MLB: Modularer Längsbaukasten, or "modular longitudinal component system", predecessor of the PPC for vehicles with a longitudinally installed combustion engine and front or all-wheel drive in the mid and luxury class, developed by Audi.
• PPC: Premium Platform Combustion, successor to the MLB for vehicles with a longitudinally installed hybridised combustion engine and front or all-wheel drive in the mid and luxury class, developed by Audi.
• MSB: Modularer Standardantriebsbaukasten, or "modular standard drive train system", for vehicles with longitudinally mounted front engine and rear-wheel or all-wheel drive, developed by Porsche.[6][7][8]
• MMB: Modularer Mittelbaukasten, for mid-engined or rear-engined sports cars. Currently used by the Porsche 992 911 and the Porsche 982 718.
• MSS: Modulare Aufhängungslösung, or "Modular Sports System", used for the Audi R8 and the Lamborghini Huracán.[9]
• MNB: Modulare Nutzfahrzeugbaukasten, for light commercial vehicles (VW Crafter/MAN TGE).

Software platforms

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• GENIVI Linux
• Bosch Software Components
• MIB - Modular Infotainment Platform
  • MIB 2
  • MIB 3 - BlackBerry QNX
• E³ 1.1 (End-to-End 1.1)
  • Volkswagen Automotive Cloud
• Platform 1.2
• E³ 2.0 architecture
  • Unified Platform 2.0

Electric car platforms

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• J1: J1 Platform underpins the Porsche Taycan and Audi e-tron GT. It is derived from the MSB platform.[10]
• MEB: Modularer Elektrobaukasten is an electric car platform developed by Volkswagen Group.[11][12]
• PPE: Premium Platform Electric for larger electric car models co-developed by Audi and Porsche.[13][14]
• SSP: Scalable Systems Platform is planned to be introduced in 2029.[15][16]

Other

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The first generation of the Volkswagen Amarok (2H) is based on a specially developed chassis, while the second generation (NF) is based on and utilises the T6.2 platform in cooperation with Ford and shares many of the same parts as the second-generation Ford Ranger (P703/RA).[17]

References

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1. ^ "Europe's slight rise & anticipated decline - Auto by the Numbers - car sales, production in Western Europe - Illustration - Statistical Data Included". Automotive Design & Production, April 2002 by Mark Fulthorpe / Gardner Publications, Inc. / Gale Group. CBS Interactive Business UK. 2002. Archived from the original on 28 December 2009. Retrieved 17 December 2009.
2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r "Im Fokus: Volkswagen - Kernkompetenz: Sparen" (PDF). Automobil-Produktion.de (in German). CSM Worldwide. March 2006. Retrieved 17 December 2009.
3. ^ Novo Gol - Mudanças para continuar na liderança Archived 2009-12-16 at the Wayback Machine (in Portuguese)
4. ^ "VW Touareg (7P) - Ross-Tech Wiki". wiki.ross-tech.com.
5. ^ "VW's (Volkswagen Group) four-platform future uncovered". Autocar. Haymarket Media Group. 27 November 2007. Archived from the original on 12 February 2012. Retrieved 1 October 2009.
6. ^ First Details On Porsche’s Modular Standard Platform (MSB) – MotorAuthority.com
7. ^ VW group's unique platform sharing architecture – F1Technical.net
8. ^ Der Baukasten für die Zukunft Archived 2012-03-14 at the Wayback Machine Volkswagen.de
9. ^ "Porsche / VW Group Platforms | Issue 272 | Excellence | The Magazine About Porsche". Excellence. Retrieved 2024-01-22.
10. ^ "J1 performance platform". electrichasgoneaudi.net.
11. ^ Julian Rendell. Skoda electric vehicle under development Archived 2016-06-16 at the Wayback Machine. Autocar. Published on March 16, 2016.
12. ^ "VW's EV platform ready for Skoda, Seat brands". 10 January 2017.
13. ^ "VW's Porsche And Audi Will Develop Joint EV Platform To Slash Costs". insideevs.com.
14. ^ "First EVs on Audi and Porsche's PPE platform coming in 2021". motorauthority.com.
15. ^ "Volkswagen ID.Golf Postponed To 2029 As More Delays Mount: Report". InsideEVs. Retrieved 2024-07-18.
16. ^ Pappas, Thanos (2024-07-15). "VW To Postpone Launch Of Next-Gen EVs Due To Software Problems". Carscoops. Retrieved 2024-07-18.
17. ^ "Ford, Volkswagen Sign Agreements for Joint Projects On Commercial Vehicles, EVs, Autonomous Driving | Ford of Europe | Ford Media Center". media.ford.com. Retrieved 2024-07-18.

• "Who we are". www.volkswagenautoeuropa.pt. Volkswagen Autoeuropa. 2008. Archived from the original on 12 June 2010. Retrieved 7 July 2010.

External links

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• Volkswagen Group corporate website

v t e Volkswagen Group Platforms
New Small Family platform (PQ1x) (ultra compact city cars)	NSF (PQ12)
A00 platform (city cars)	A00
A0 Platform (PQ2x) (superminis)	A01 A02 A03 A04 (PQ24) A05 (PQ25)
A Platform (PQ3x/PQ4x) (compact and mid size cars)	A1 A2 A3 A4 (PQ34) A5 (PQ35) A6 (PQ46)
B Platform (PL4x) (various mid size cars)	B1 BX B2 B3 B4 B5 (PL45) B6 (PL46) B7 (PL47)
C Platform (mid size/luxury Audis)	C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6
D Platform (PL6x) (large/luxury sedans)	D1/D11 D2 D3 D4 D1 (VW Phaeton/Bentley)
E Platform (PL7x) (mid size/luxury SUVs)	PL71 PL72
T Platform (Transporters)	T1 T2 T3 T4 T5 T6
MQB platform (Modular Transversal front wheel drive/four wheel drive)	First generation (compact and mid size cars) MQB A0 (subcompact/superminis) MQB A0 IN (subcompact/superminis) MQB A1 (compact cars) MQB A2 (mid size cars) MQB Evo (compact and mid size cars)
Other Modular Platforms	MLB (Modular Longitudinal front wheel drive/four wheel drive) MSB (Modular Longitudinal rear wheel drive/four wheel drive) MMB (Modular Longitudinal mid-engine or rear-engine rear wheel drive/four wheel drive) MSS (Modular Sports Car System) MEB (Modular Electric-drive Toolkit') PPC (Premium Platform Combustion) PPE (Premium Platform Electric) SSP (Scalable Systems Platform)
Other Platforms And Vehicles	B-VX62 (MPVs) LT/T1N (vans and small trucks) Amarok (pickup truck)

v t e Volkswagen Group
Ownership	Porsche SE State of Lower Saxony Qatar Holding LLC Capital Group Companies
Divisions andsubsidiaries	Passenger cars Audi Audi Sport Bentley Mulliner Lamborghini Porsche Scout SEAT Cupra Škoda Volkswagen VW R Jetta (JV with FAW) Commercial vehicles Traton Scania MAN Neoplan International IC Bus Volkswagen Truck & Bus Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Motorcycles Ducati Power engineering Everllence Services Electrify America Electrify Canada Italdesign Giugiaro Geographic Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Volkswagen Group of America (Electronics Research Laboratory) Volkswagen Argentina Volkswagen do Brasil AutoLatina (defunct) Volkswagen Group China Volkswagen de México Volkswagen Group Rus (defunct) Volkswagen of South Africa
Shareholdings	SAIC Volkswagen (50%) FAW-Volkswagen (40%) Volkswagen Anhui (75%) Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Group Holdings (50%) IAV (50%) Here (33.3%) Argo AI (42%) Sinotruk (Hong Kong) (25%) Hino and Traton Global Procurement (51%) Gotion (26%)
Products andtechnologies	Platforms Vehicles Engines Diesel: current / discontinued Petrol: current / discontinued North America Technologies BlueMotion Digifant DSG ETKA FSI Pumpe Düse Quattro SDI TDI VAG-COM
Discontinued brands	Auto Union DKW Horch NSU Wanderer
Places	Autostadt Ehra-Lessien Factories
People	Ferdinand Porsche (founder) Carl Hahn (Chairman Emeritus) Ivan Hirst (Former Managing Director) Rudolf Leiding (Former CEO) Kurt Lotz (Former CEO) Heinrich Nordhoff (Former Managing Director) Ferdinand Piëch (Former Chairman of the Supervisory Board, former CEO) Bernd Pischetsrieder (Former CEO) Hans Dieter Pötsch (Chairman of the Supervisory Board) Toni Schmücker (Former CEO) Martin Winterkorn (Former Chairman of the Board of Management) Porsche Family (owner)
Motorsport	Teams: Rally Teams Series: Formula Vee Formula Super Vee Formula Volkswagen Germany Jetta TDI Cup Scirocco R Cup
Other	Volkswagen Emissions Scandal Volkswagen Currywurst Volkswagen worker organizations
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