Faced with the wave of electrification and intelligence sweeping the Chinese auto market, SAIC Volkswagen's "Pro Trilogy" to respond to this new era has all arrived.
On March 10, following the launch of Tiguan L Pro and Passat Pro, SAIC Volkswagen's latest product, Touron Pro, was officially launched. As SAIC Volkswagen's first major new car in 2025 and the finale of the "Pro Trilogy", it has once again improved a new feature - performance - on the basis of the intelligence and luxury of the first two.
The Touron Pro, equipped with the fifth-generation 2.0T EA888 high-power transverse turbocharged engine, has made a comprehensive leap in performance, intelligence and luxury. As the flagship model of the SAIC Volkswagen SUV family, it shoulders the key role and task of leading SAIC Volkswagen's transformation into a new era.
It is reported that this time, the Touron Pro launched a total of 3 models, with a fixed price of 269,900-319,900 yuan, and a lifetime warranty. This pricing is very sincere, and it has lowered the price of this medium-to-large SUV with a length of more than 5.1 meters and a wheelbase of nearly 3 meters to the previous high-end price range of medium-sized SUVs.
Also launched at the same time are the 380TSI four-wheel drive models of the current Touron and Touron X, with a fixed price of 249,900 and 259,900 respectively.
At a time when electrification and intelligence are in vogue, how should the fuel-powered Touron Pro cope with the changes of the new era? SAIC Volkswagen's choice is to make up for its shortcomings and strengthen its strengths.
SAIC Volkswagen has previously used GuanL Pro and Passat Pro to prove that there is no contradiction between traditional oil vehicles and advanced intelligence. In the new Touron Pro, intelligence has leaped forward significantly. In terms of smart cockpit, it uses Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 smart cockpit chip throughout the system, and is connected to two large models, Wenxin Yiyan and DeepSeek. In terms of intelligent driving, Touron Pro is equipped with Volkswagen Group's new generation IQ.Pilot intelligent assisted driving system and IQ.Drive parking butler system, which has added a remote parking function. The intelligent driving capability reaches L2+ level, which is at the same level as the intelligent driving level of electric vehicles.
As for the long board, there is no doubt that the performance of the Touron Pro is more outstanding. The Touron Pro is equipped with the fifth-generation EA888 engine, which is known as the "king of machines". With a displacement of 2.0T, it has achieved a maximum power of 200kW, a maximum torque of 400N·m, and a liter power of 100kW/L. As an engine for a non-performance car, this power level is quite outstanding. Thanks to the support of a series of black technologies such as VTG variable-section turbine, 500bar high-pressure direct injection, optimal oil-gas ratio under all working conditions, and efficient water cooling system, the Touron Pro not only has more powerful power parameters, but also has further improved fuel economy. With the upgraded seven-speed wet dual-clutch transmission named DQ501, it can achieve a WLTC fuel consumption as low as 8.35L/100km when accelerating from 0 to 100 kilometers in 7.6 seconds. Coupled with the DCC adaptive suspension system that supports 15-speed damping adjustment, the driving performance of the Touron Pro can be said to have reached a new level.
The performance and intelligence are too eye-catching, which has overshadowed the upgraded appearance and interior. However, from the through-type light strip + luminous VW LOGO with the newly upgraded exterior styling, and the interior intelligent driving cockpit that can realize 6-screen linkage, it is not difficult to see the commonality of this generation of SAIC Volkswagen Pro series models - close to the sense of technology and youthful style.
Space has always been the strong point of the Touron series, and Touron Pro is no exception. The length, width and height of 5158/1991/1788mm have increased compared to the current model, especially the length has increased by 106mm, and the wheelbase of 2980mm ensures excellent riding comfort for the second and third row passengers. Not to mention that the second and third row seats can be folded and laid flat to form a large space of up to 2427L, and the configurations such as ventilation, heating, massage, and leg rest that are closely related to the comfort of passengers are not missing in Touron Pro. SAIC Volkswagen is serious about studying the needs of Chinese consumers.
In this era of increasing penetration of new energy and growing strength in intelligence and electrification, SAIC Volkswagen wants to use the Ang Pro, a new benchmark for fuel SUVs in the new era, to prove that an SUV that embraces intelligence, electrification, meets the needs of young users and does not give up the advantages of fuel power can still win the future.
