The Volkswagen Group’s standalone Jetta brand in China continues to chug along and is now working on its very first electric sedan. VW already sells several EVs in China, so the new Jetta M6 looks set to fight at the affordable end of the market, where its designers appear to have borrowed heavily from one of the world’s best-selling EVs.

As these images from China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) show, the Jetta M6’s front fascia looks suspiciously like that of the Tesla Model 3. The slim, angular, and aggressive headlights adopt a very similar shape to that of the center of the front bumper, which is free of a traditional grille.

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The rest of the car’s exterior design is rather mundane, particularly by Chinese EV standards. We can see the charging port is located on the passenger-side front quarter panel, there are flap-type door handles, and the door skins have pronounced creases to give the car a little bit of personality.

As for the rear, it’s fairly typical, including a blacked-out lower section of the bumper, slim LED taillights, and a light bar. Measurements released by the MIIT reveal that the M6 is 189.2 inches (4,806 mm) long, up to 74.6 inches (1,895 mm) wide depending on configuration, 59 inches (1,500 mm) tall, and has a 111-inch (2,820 mm) wheelbase. It will weigh in at between 3,432 lbs (1,557 kg) and 3,589 lbs (1,628 kg).

This Is No Sporty EV

The M6 is not one of those EVs from the Far East with a gazillion horsepower and enough torque to twist the Earth in half. Instead, it will be sold only with a single electric motor, delivering 152 hp (113 kW) in the base configuration and 194 hp (145 kW) in the flagship model. There’s no word on how large the battery pack will be, but we know it’s a lithium-ion pack with cells sourced from CALB and manufactured through the FAW-Volkswagen joint venture.

Earlier this year, Jetta announced plans to launch five new models by 2028, with four of them set to be new energy vehicles, meaning they’ll be either BEVs or PHEVs. Another Jetta model just around the corner will be a production-spec version of the recent Jetta X Concept SUV.

The Volkswagen Group arrived in China with a full plate, using its Media Night ahead of the Beijing Auto Show to roll out a mix of production models and near-future previews. There is a clear pattern running through it all, heavy local collaboration, faster development cycles, and a lineup that looks increasingly tailored to Chinese tastes rather than global consistency.

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Among the reveals were the VW ID. Aura T6 from FAW, the ID. Unyx 09 co-developed with XPeng, and the AUDI E7X from SAIC. Sitting slightly off to the side, but arguably just as important, was the Jetta X Concept, previewing a cheaper, more accessible electric SUV.

The ID. Aura T6 is a fully electric midsize SUV built specifically for China, and at a glance, it could pass as an ID. Tiguan. It comes from the FAW-VW joint venture and leans into familiar design cues, split LED headlights, a full-width rear light bar, proper door handles, and a five-seat layout. It is also the first member of the ID. Aura family, even though the initial concept from 2025 was a sedan.

VW ID. Aura T6

Next up is the ID. Unyx 09, an electrified sedan borrowing technology from Xpeng. It is a sibling to the recently unveiled ID Unyx 08 SUV, adopting a similar styling language. The low-slung model features slim LEDs and the signature black trim piece that connects the main headlights with the ADAS sensors on the profile.

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VW didn’t get into details, but the ID. Unyx 09 will likely share the electric powertrains with the ID. Unyx 08, including CATL-sourced battery packs. Its market launch in China is scheduled for the second half of 2026.

VW ID. Unyx 09

Both the ID. Aura T6 and the ID. Unyx 09 feature the new CEA electric and electronic architecture, a result of VW’s partnership with Xpeng. This supports Level 2+ driving assistance and high-tech infotainment systems with an integrated AI Intelligent Assistant.

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During the Media Night, VW Group also showed the production version of the AUDI E7X. The fully electric SUV is produced as part of its joint venture with SAIC, joining the E5 Sportback in the Chinese lineup.

A New Jetta SUV

Then there is the Jetta X Concept, which might be the most telling piece of the puzzle. It is a rugged-looking SUV with an electrified powertrain, styled with a kind of no-nonsense simplicity that feels closer to Dacia than anything wearing a VW badge. That is not accidental. With Skoda exiting China after a prolonged sales slide, Jetta now steps into its place as the value-focused brand.

The Jetta X rides on the Compact Main Platform (CMP), developed in China. More importantly, it is expected to reach production by FAW later this year, with a rumored starting price under the ¥100,000 ($14,700) mark. Overall, the Jetta lineup will grow with five new models by 2028, including four NEVs (models with electrified powertrains).

VW Group’s Offensive In China

VW plans to launch 20 new electric vehicles this year as part of its “In China, for China” strategy. The company promises they will use “state-of-the-art electrical architectures, ADAS systems, an intelligent cockpit and AI features,” designed to fulfil the needs of Chinese customers.

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Overall, the VW Group will offer around 50 electrified models in China by 2030, including around 30 battery electric vehicles.