Shanghai-Volkswagen Lavida
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| Manufacturer | Shanghai Volkswagen Automotive, Joint-venture of SAIC and Volkswagen |
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| Also called | La Vida |
| Production | 2008 - Present |
| Assembly | Shanghai, China |
| Class | Small family car |
| Body style | 4-door saloon/sedan |
| Layout | Front engine, front-wheel drive |
| Platform | Volkswagen Group A PQ34 platform |
| Engine |
Petrol engines: |
| Transmission | 6-speed Tiptronic 5-speed manual |
| Wheelbase | 2,610 mm (102.8 in) |
| Length | 4,608 mm (181.4 in) |
| Width | 1,743 mm (68.6 in) |
| Height | 1,465 mm (57.7 in) |
| Related | VW Golf Mk4 VW Jetta/Bora Mk4 Audi A3 Mk1 SEAT León Mk1 SEAT Toledo Mk2 Škoda Octavia Mk1 |
The Volkswagen Lavida is a compact car released by Shanghai Volkswagen Automotive (CSVW) for the Chinese market.
Debuted by CSVW at Auto China 2008 in Beijing, the Lavida acquired many body design themes from Volkswagen Neeza Concept Vehicle (大众-哪吒概念车), which was also realsed at Auto China one year before in Beijing. The Lavida is considered as the first mass produced Volkswagen compact car, which was mainly designed by its Chinese partner. It is based on Volkswagen Group PQ34 platform and competes other VW relatives, VW Jetta/Bora Mk4 produced by FAW-Volkswagen in China. The first generation equipped with two engine options either 1.6L or 2.0L.
CSVW introduced Lavida 1.4 TSI Sport at Auto Shanghai 2009, which shares engine with FAW-VW Sagitar TSI. It is reported that CSVW has showed a Bluemotion Concept Version of Lavida, but there is no plan to produce that car.
In 2010 CSVW unveils e-Lavida concept car at Auto China 2010, which is a part of VW's worldwide EV strategy.
2011 saw four new 1.4 TSI variations available in China. They are equipped with either 5-speed manual shift gearbox or 7-speed direct shift dual-clutch gearbox.
[edit] Engines
The Lavida has three engine options, 1.4L Turbo, 1.6L and 2.0L Petrol engine. The 1.6L engine also powers Polo Mk4 sedan, the 2.0L engine powers Volkswagen Passat. The 1.4TSI shares with the Sagitar, Magotan, Golf Mk6, and Bora.
| name | engine type | displacement | max. power | max. torque |
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| 1.4TSI | I4 DOHC 16V | 1390 cc | 131 PS (96 kW; 129 hp) | 220 N·m (160 lb·ft) |
| 1.6 | I4 DOHC 16V | 1598 cc | 105 PS (77 kW; 104 hp) | 155 N·m (114 lb·ft) |
| 2.0 | I4 SOHC 8V | 1984 cc | 120 PS (88 kW; 120 hp) | 172 N·m (127 lb·ft) |
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- Lavida Official Chinese Site Powered by Shanghai Volkswagen
- First Pictures and Details Released - Volksforum International
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