Modular Component Systems
In 2007, Volkswagen Group introduced a more flexible "modular component system" architecture on which to base future platforms. Four such component systems were planned: However, models developed from these modular component systems may also be identified by PL/PQ platform designations.
- MQB: Modularer Querbaukasten, or "modular transverse component system", for transverse engined, small to medium-sized cars.
- MLB: Modularer Längsbaukasten, or "modular longitudinal component system" listed above, for medium-sized and larger longitudinal engined models.
- MHB: Modularer Heckbaukasten, or "modular rear component system"), for rear-engined city cars. This platform was reportedly cancelled in 2008, and the projected MHB-based models will be based on a front-engined platform, New Small Family (NSF) instead.
- As yet unnamed mid-engined platform, for Audi and Lamborghini performance sports cars.
Read more about this topic: List Of Volkswagen Group Platforms
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