First Pics: Shanghai Volkswagen Lavida (China)

[phaeton]

This is Shanghai Volkswagen's 1st ground up designed passenger car and while it may not win the Most Beautiful car anytime soon.

The car will hopefully assist in Volkswagen Group China's Olympic Program in gainning 1 Million sales in one full year (thats divided up by 5, FAW VW, Shanghai VW, FAW Audi, Shanghai Skoda and VW Import).

The Lavida meaning Life in Spanish is based on Mk4 (PQ34) componentry and as such base engine will be the evergreen 1.6L producing 77kW / 102hp.

More technologically advanced engines are still in development such as the 2.0 FSI and the 1.8 TSI.

Pricing will start from $14,400 US or $9.200 Euros.

Length 4608mm
Width 1743mm
Height 1465mm
Wheelbase 2610mm





Source http://auto.sina.com.cn

[ope126]

Looks like a Holden Epica.

[phaeton]

Remember people this is a car designed by and for China

BTW I agree that it looks nothing like a VW

Perhaps the rear looks a little German but it reminds me of a Pulsar

[Jarred]

reminds me of a toyota at the front. at the back i'm getting polo subaru and a bit of toyota aswell.

hopefully it isn't poorly built, as that would probably sully VW reputation.

[DaveMack]

Front is pure Toyota Camry.

Dave

[broady69]

AAAAAAHHHHHH!!!!!!

A Chinese VW!!!!

*Runs away sobbing*

[Celestine]

Thank god it's not going to be sold anywhere else in the world. There were some lovely NCAP tests of the Chinese designed and made car's - Landwind, and another one I cant remember, and all I can say is I pray to god anyone driving them doesnt have an accident in one.

Found the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7Ts94rjr4M

*However, being holding the VW badge, I'd assume safety would be up to scratch.

[dinos22]

Thank god it's not going to be sold anywhere else in the world. There were some lovely NCAP tests of the Chinese designed and made car's - Landwind, and another one I cant remember, and all I can say is I pray to god anyone driving them doesnt have an accident in one.

Found the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7Ts94rjr4M

*However, being holding the VW badge, I'd assume safety would be up to scratch.

that's shocking quality

[SoVeReIgN]

Based on Mk4 - Golf/Bora?

Does that mean that we'll soon have easy 2L TFSI engine transplants for Mk4 Golfs?

[Soundofav6]

I rather a Camry...
I think debage grille actually HAVE a purpose for this car!
pure imbrassment.

[balkanac]

Chinese design.... not really a design, more like copies of different cars. China has a big market for a cheap quality car. Why not? Just don't let them export it anywhere or the Polo sedan story might repeat itself!

[Spec83]

You can see Bora origins through the waistline up to the roof.. Front and back do not seem to match very well...

Should have just built mk4's (with a mild facelift) instead and saved some $$$