Modular Transverse Matrix
The modular transverse matrix, MQB for short , is a modular system for cars with transversely installed engines and transmissions that was introduced at Volkswagen AG in 2012 with the Audi A3 8V and the Golf VII . As a technical foundation , the MQB replaces the previous platforms across the Group , which differ in terms of the vehicle structure (side parts, roof, doors and lids; also known as the vehicle hat) and the system parts (components that connect the platform and vehicle structure).
The MQB is the successor to the platform concept that has been in use at Volkswagen AG since 2005.
Features of the MQB
35 percent of the MQB floor structure consists of high-strength, hot-formed steels, and a further 12 percent of high-strength dual-phase steel . With this material concept and optimized shape, the floor assembly is 18 kg lighter than its predecessor.
Around 40 models from Audi , Seat , Škoda and Volkswagen, as well as Volkswagen commercial vehicles in the future, will be built with the new, different front and rear modules. These modules allow combinations of different wheelbases and track widths , which are manufactured with reduced weight from new high-strength hot-formed steels and dual-phase steels . By standardizing the assemblies , 30 vehicles per hour can be built in one production line, which can be increased to 60 vehicles with additional industrial robots if the need arises . Thanks to flexible shifting technology, the production lines are able to mix up the different models. The vehicles built according to the MQB standard are between 40 kg and 60 kg lighter than the previous ones.
The modular production kit (MPB) for add-on parts and assemblies will be introduced at the same time as the MQB in order to standardize production in the Volkswagen AG plants.
vehicles
MQB
1st generation of the MQB - start 2012 with the new generation of the Audi A3.
| Manufacturer | model series |
|---|---|
| Audi | Audi A3 8V |
| Audi Q2 GA | |
| Audi TT FV | |
| Seat | Seat Leon III |
| Škoda | Škoda Octavia III |
| Škoda Superb III | |
| Volkswagen | VW Arteon |
| VW Atlas | |
| VW Golf VII | |
| VW Golf Sportsvan | |
| VW Jetta VII | |
| VW Lamando | |
| VW Magotan III | |
| VW Passat B8 | |
| VW Touran II |
MQB-A x
The second generation of the MQB was 2017 the Seat Ibiza V introduced.
| Manufacturer | model series | Platform MQB-A x |
|---|---|---|
| Audi | Audi A1 GB Sportback / citycarver | MQB-A0 |
| Audi Q3 F3 / Audi Q3 Sportback | MQB-A2 | |
| Seat | Seat Arona | MQB-A0 |
| Seat Ateca | MQB-A1 | |
| Seat Ibiza V. | MQB-A0 | |
| Seat Tarraco | MQB-A2 | |
| Škoda | Škoda Karoq | MQB-A1 |
| Škoda Kodiaq | MQB-A2 | |
| Škoda Scala | MQB-A0 | |
| Škoda Kamiq | MQB-A0 | |
| Volkswagen | VW Polo VI | MQB-A0 |
| VW T-Cross | MQB-A0 | |
| VW T-Roc | MQB-A1 | |
| VW Tayron | MQB-A2 | |
| VW Teramont X | MQB-A2 | |
| VW Tharu | MQB-A2 | |
| VW Tiguan II | MQB-A2 |
MQB evo
The further development of the MQB was introduced in 2019 with the VW Golf VIII .
| Manufacturer | model series |
|---|---|
| Audi | Audi A3 8Y |
| Cupra | Cupra Leon from Q4 / 2020 |
| Cupra Formentor from Q4 / 2020 | |
| Seat | Seat Leon IV |
| Škoda | Škoda Octavia IV |
| Volkswagen | VW Caddy V. |
| VW Golf VIII |
See also
Modular longitudinal construction kit (MLB) - platform concept for the longitudinally installed drive train in use in the Volkswagen AG plants since 2007, mainly for the Audi brand.
Modular standard drive kit (MSB) for vehicles with standard drive or all-wheel drive derived from it. In use at Porsche and Bentley.
Modular mid-engine kit (MMB) for two-door vehicles with mid-engine, e.g. B. Porsche 718 Boxster and 718 Cayman, Porsche 911 (992).
Modular gasoline engine kit (MOB) - for gasoline engines in Volkswagen AG.
Modular diesel engine kit (MDB) - for diesel engines in Volkswagen AG.
Modular electric drive kit (MEB) - for battery-electric drives in Volkswagen AG.
Web links
- Heise Autos: Article and photo series on the modular transverse matrix , February 2, 2012
- Viavision, March 2012: modular principle, diversity through uniform standards (PDF; 0.5 MB)
Footnotes
- ↑ Klaus-Ulrich Blumenstock: Modular transverse toolkit: VW's car toolkit for the future. auto motor und sport online, September 6, 2013
- ↑ Volkswagen employee newspaper autogramm 1–2 / 2012, section 'Locations': The modular system for the future ( online )
- ^ VW: Adieu, platform strategy. Manager Magazin online, November 6, 2000
- ↑ https://www.autobild.de/artikel/cupra-formentor-2021-motor-marktstart-ps-fuenfylinder-16199697.html
- ↑ https://www.autobild.de/artikel/cupra-formentor-2020-laenge-kofferraum-ablösungen-16470203.html
- ↑ https://www.springerprofessional.de/motorentechnik/stellhebel-bei-den-kosten-die-baukastenstrategy/6559220
- ↑ https://www.springerprofessional.de/motorentechnik/stellhebel-bei-den-kosten-die-baukastenstrategy/6559220
- ↑ www.volkswagenag.com