2026 Volkswagen Build-out & Start-up Dates
| Model | Last Updated | Order Banks Open | Spec Release Anticipated Date | Pricing Release Date | Start of Production | Last Date to Submit Orders to Merchants | Build Out Date | Average Lead Time | Important Updates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlas | 4/20/26 | 6/12/25 | TBD | 8/21/25 | 7/21/25 | 1/5/26 | 1/12/26 | 12 weeks | 26MY Market Intro 8/4/25 |
| Atlas Cross Sport | 4/20/26 | 6/12/25 | TBD | 8/21/25 | 7/21/25 | 8/10/26 | 8/17/26 | 12 weeks | 26MY Market Intro 8/4/25 |
| Golf R | 4/20/26 | 6/9/25 | TBD | TBD | 7/7/25 | 6/8/26 | 6/15/26 | 16-20 weeks | 26MY Markey Intro 8/4/25 |
| Golf GTI | 4/20/26 | 6/9/25 | TBD | TBD | 7/7/25 | T6/8/26 | 6/15/26 | 16-20 weeks | 26MY Markey Intro 8/4/25 |
| Jetta incl. GLI | 4/20/26 | 7/10/25 | 7/2/25 | 6/28/25 | 8/11/25 | 4/19/26 | 4/19/26 | 14 weeks | 26MY Market Intro 9/22/25 |
| Tiguan (S AWD, SE, SEL) | 4/20/26 | 7/10/25 | TBD | TBD | 9/1/25 | 6/15/26 | 6/22/26 | 14 weeks | 26MY Market Intro 10/13/25 |
| Tiguan (S FWD, SE R-Line) | 4/20/26 | 7/10/25 | TBD | TBD | 9/1/25 | 6/15/26 | 6/22/26 | 14 weeks | 26MY Market Intro 10/13/25 |
| ID.4 | 4/20/26 | 8/11/25 | TBD | TBD | 10/6/25 | 4/19/26 | 4/19/26 | 12 weeks | MY26 Market Intro 10/20/25 |
| ID.7 | 4/20/26 | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | Vehicle is NOT coming to USA |
| ID.Buzz | 4/20/26 | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA 26MY |
| Taos (SE) | 4/20/26 | 7/10/25 | TBD | 9/19/25 | 8/11/25 | 4/29/26 | 5/4/26 | 14 weeks | 26MY Market Intro 9/22/25 |
| Taos (S & SEL) | 4/20/26 | 7/10/25 | 7/3/25 | TBD | 8/11/25 | 4/29/26 | 5/4/26 | 14 weeks | 26MY Market Intro 9/22/25 |