The new factory will start production in 2013.

“China has become the largest and most important market for Volkswagen Group”, said Martin Vinterkorn, president of the board of Volkswagen. He added that total investment group in China by 2012 will increase to 6 billion euros.

“Together with our partners we intend to maintain high growth of sales in China. With our unparalleled program we will double our production capacity in China to three million vehicles a year to 2013, “said Vinterkorn.

This year Volkswagen Group will launch on the Chinese market seven new or upgraded models. By 2012 on the Chinese market will be released 20 new models of the group. In 2013, China will start mass production of electric brand Volkswagen.

The car was set up jointly with the Chinese partner of VW by Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp (SAIC).

So far this new version of the Tiguan is intended for the market in China. Compared with the version of the Tiguan sold in Europe and the U.S., the Chinese version has a new grille and new front bumper.

The interior has also changed, although not as significant. A new steering wheel with three arms, and the instrument panel has a new design.

VW has not yet specified whether these changes are specific to the Chinese version of the model or will be applied and the modernization of the models offered in other markets.