Volkswagen Lamando

Volkswagen Lamando
Overview
Manufacturer SAIC Volkswagen
Production 2014–present
Model years 2015–present
Assembly Anting, China
Body and chassis
Class Compact car (C)
Layout
Platform Volkswagen Group MQB platform
Powertrain
Engine
  • 1.4 L EA211 I4 TSI (petrol)
  • 1.8 L EA888 I4 TSI (petrol)
  • 2.0 L EA888 I4 TSI (petrol) (GTS)
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,656 mm (104.6 in)
Length 4,598 mm (181.0 in)
Width 1,826 mm (71.9 in)
Height
  • 1,425 mm (56.1 in)
Kerb weight
  • 1,300–1,445 kg (2,866–3,186 lb)

The Volkswagen Lamando is a compact sedan by SAIC Volkswagen. It debuted at the Chengdu Auto Show in August 2014 and was launched in the Chinese auto market in November 2014. Its Chinese name is Ling Du (凌渡).[1]

Like the CC version of the Passat or Magotan in China, the Lamando is meant to be the CC version of the Jetta/Sagitar in the country.

In 2016, a sportier GTS trim was launched and it received sportier cosmetic upgrades and an engine from the Golf GTI.[2] The Lamando was used on the Chinese version of Top Gear, as part of the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car segment in the second season, replacing the Ford Focus.

In May 2018, the Lamando - along with the Tiguan, Lavida, and Santana - was launched in the Philippines as part of the new ASEAN-China Free Trade Agreement (ACFTA).[3]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "This is the new Volkswagen Lamando for the Chinese car market".
  2. ↑ "This is the Volkswagen Lamando GTS for China".
  3. ↑ "Volkswagen PH launches 5 new models in the local market". Philkotse.com. 21 May 2018. Retrieved 23 September 2018.
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