Mini-Passat: On the way, the new budget sedan Volkswagen

In the open base of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of China, photos and characteristics of the Lavida Pro model appeared. We are talking about the second generation of Lavida: a sedan from the joint venture of SAIC-VOLKSWAGEN on the MQB platform. The novelty inherited from the predecessor of the body of the body, but all the stamped panels and lighting equipment changed. The technique is conservative: AISIN atmospheric and a machine gun with a “robot” DSG.

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In China, Volkswagen Lavida is sold in 2022 and reduced Lavida XR. The new Lavida Pro will replace the first model, but not immediately. The wheel base is the previous (2688 mm), but due to a change in plumage, the length increased by four centimeters (up to 4720 mm). Due to external similarities, the Chinese called the novelty mini-Passat.

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Certified versions with 1.5-liter gasoline engines. The base unit gives out 110 hp. and 141 nm, a 6-speed machine operates with it. The new EA211 EVO II turbo engine is optionally available in the forcing version of 160 hp. and 250 nm paired with a 7-speed “robot”. In the domestic market, VW Lavida Pro is waiting in the third quarter, and the premiere can be next week.

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Another new Volkswagen novelty at the Shanghai Motor Show can be Lamando’s liftback. In size, it is slightly larger than Lavida Pro, but it happens only with a dodged engine, and therefore should be more expensive. In addition, VW Lamando will receive a “charged” version of GTS with a 220-horsepower 2.0 TSI engine.

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