Volkswagen's flagship Project Trinity electric car hasn't been abandoned, but its unveiling won't happen for a while yet

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Volkswagen has decided to take its time with "Project Trinity," its flagship electric car that promises to be a benchmark for the German auto industry. According to Automotive News, it has been pushed back from 2026 to much later in order to introduce a new electronics architecture that is being developed in partnership with Rivian.

Here's What We Know

Part of the reason for the "Project Trinity" delay is because Volkswagen wants to move forward with an "iconic" model, the electric Golf. Also, the German manufacturer needs additional time to work with Rivian to integrate a "software-defined" architecture.

The new electric VW Golf will be revealed in 2029, respectively the Trinity even later. It is rumoured to premiere in 2032 at the earliest. VW CEO Thomas Schaefer told a media roundtable that the Trinity will be a niche rather than a mass-market car, designed to showcase new technologies and approaches in the automotive industry.

What about Volkswagen's other brands?

The new Rivian architecture will be adopted not only by the Volkswagen brand's electric vehicles, but also by other Group companies. Porsche and Audi will be the first to implement the new platform, and already in 2027. Subsequently, it will become the basis for a wider range of cars - from compact and budget to large and premium.

Source: Automotive News