Modular Transverse Matrix
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Modular Transverse Matrix is Volkswagen Group’s flexible vehicle architecture designed for front-engined, front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive cars, enabling shared components and production efficiencies across multiple models and brands.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Volkswagen Group technology
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automotive platform ⓘ vehicle architecture ⓘ |
| abbreviation | MQB NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| appliesTo |
compact segment vehicles
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mid‑size segment vehicles ⓘ |
| designedForDrivetrain |
all‑wheel drive
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front‑wheel drive ⓘ |
| designedForEngineLayout | front‑engined vehicles ⓘ |
| developer | Volkswagen Group NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| enables |
platform sharing across multiple vehicle segments
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shared electronic architectures across models ⓘ shared infotainment systems across models ⓘ shared safety systems across models ⓘ |
| engineOrientation | transverse engine layout ⓘ |
| feature |
shared hardpoints for engine and front axle
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standardized front axle to firewall distance ⓘ standardized pedal box position ⓘ support for multiple body styles ⓘ variable track width ⓘ variable wheelbase ⓘ |
| firstUsedInModel |
Audi A3 (8V)
NERFINISHED
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Volkswagen Golf Mk7 NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| introducedBy | Volkswagen Group in the early 2010s ⓘ |
| keyGoal |
component standardization
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cost reduction ⓘ flexible model development ⓘ production efficiency ⓘ |
| marketedAs | MQB platform ⓘ |
| relatedPlatform |
MEB platform
NERFINISHED
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MLB platform ⓘ MSB platform ⓘ |
| supportsBodyStyle |
MPV
NERFINISHED
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SUV ⓘ crossover ⓘ hatchback ⓘ sedan ⓘ wagon ⓘ |
| supportsPowertrain |
diesel engines
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hybrid powertrains ⓘ mild hybrid systems ⓘ natural gas engines ⓘ petrol engines ⓘ plug‑in hybrid powertrains ⓘ |
| usedByBrand |
Audi
NERFINISHED
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Cupra NERFINISHED ⓘ SEAT NERFINISHED ⓘ Volkswagen NERFINISHED ⓘ Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles NERFINISHED ⓘ Škoda NERFINISHED ⓘ |
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