Volkswagen Lavida
| Volkswagen Lavida | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer |
Shanghai Volkswagen, Joint-venture of SAIC and Volkswagen |
| Production | 2008 - Present |
| Assembly | Anting, China |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Small family car |
| Body style |
4-door saloon/sedan 5-door estate/hatchback |
| Layout |
Front engine, front-wheel drive |
| Platform | Volkswagen Group A4 (PQ34) platform |
| Related |
VW Golf Mk4 VW Jetta/Bora Mk4 VW New Beetle Audi A3 Mk1 Audi TT Mk1 SEAT León Mk1 SEAT Toledo Mk2 Škoda Octavia Mk1 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine |
Petrol engines: |
| Transmission |
5-speed manual 6-speed Tiptronic 7-speed DSG |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,610 mm (102.8 in) |
| Length |
4,605 mm (181.3 in) (Lavida) 4,454 mm (175.4 in) (Gran Lavida) |
| Width |
1,743 mm (68.6 in) (Lavida) 1,765 mm (69.5 in) (Gran Lavida) |
| Height |
1,465 mm (57.7 in) (Lavida) 1,460 mm (57.5 in) (Gran Lavida) |
The Volkswagen Lavida is a four-door compact sedan manufactured by Shanghai Volkswagen Automotive for the Chinese market. Originally launched at Auto China 2008 in Beijing, the Lavida is considered the first mass-produced Volkswagen compact car which was mainly designed by its Chinese partner. In 2010, the car was the number one seller in China, with 251,615 vehicles delivered.[1]
The model was significantly updated in 2012 with the launch of the "New Lavida" at the Beijing Auto Show and the additional Variant (estate) version expected to be launched at the 2013 Shanghai Auto Show.[2]
Lavida first generation (2008-2012)
The first generation Lavida is based on the Volkswagen Group PQ34 platform (PQ34L) and competes with a similar Chinese Volkswagen produced by FAW-Volkswagen: the VW Jetta/Bora Mk4. At launch it was equipped with two engine options: 1.6L or 2.0L. The Lavida 1.4 TSI Sport was added to the range at Auto Shanghai 2009, which uses the same engine as the FAW-VW Sagitar TSI and equipped with either the 5-speed manual shift gearbox or the 7-speed direct shift dual-clutch gearbox.
Up to the replacement in April 2012, the Lavida sold more than 700,000 units.[3]
In July, 2015, Volkswagen launched a 'New Lavida' with a redesigned exterior.[4]
Engines
The Lavida has three engine options: the 1.4L Turbo, 1.6L and 2.0L Petrol engine. The 1.6L engine also powers the Polo Mk4 sedan, the 2.0L engine powers the Volkswagen Passat. The 1.4TSI engine is shared with the Sagitar, Magotan, Golf Mk6 and Bora. The 2.0L was dropped in the 2012 facelift model.
The 1.4L can accelerate from zero to 100 km/h (62.1 mph) in 9.6 seconds and has a top speed of 190 km/h (118.1 mph). The 1.6L version has a top speed of 180 km/h (111.8 mph).[5]
| name | engine type | displacement | max. power | max. torque | transmission |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4TSI | I4 DOHC 16V | 1390 cc | 131 PS (96 kW; 129 hp) | 220 N·m (160 lb·ft) | 5-speed man/7-speed DSG |
| 1.6 | I4 DOHC 16V | 1598 cc | 105 PS (77 kW; 104 hp) | 155 N·m (114 lb·ft) | 5-speed manual/6-speed tiptronic |
| 2.0 | I4 SOHC 8V | 1984 cc | 120 PS (88 kW; 120 hp) | 172 N·m (127 lb·ft) |
E-Lavida
In 2010, Shanghai Volkswagen unveiled an E-Lavida concept car at Auto China 2010, though no details of production have been forthcoming.[6]
Lavida second generation (2012-present)
The range was significantly updated in 2012 with the launch of the "New Lavida" at the Beijing Auto Show. The 1.4 and 1.6 engines carry over and the 2.0 option is axed. The new Lavida retains the 2610mm wheelbase, but is slightly lower, shorter and wider; 4605mm long, 1765mm wide, and 1460mm tall. It is built on the platform of the first generation Škoda Octavia and has an extended wheelbase.
There is a new model, called the "Lavida Lang Xing", which is a hatchback variant.[7]
Gran Lavida (2013-present)
The Volkswagen Gran Lavida is a compact station wagon produced by Shanghai Volkswagen in its Anting plant. It was launched in May 2013 and replaced the Lavida Sport sedan. The nationwide launch will be carried out towards the end of July.
In summer 2012, the Audi A3 Sportback 8P was used as base for the technical development of a new model. In November, the first test vehicles were seen on Chinese roads. The cars were named Škoda Sportback and had a typical Škoda grill and bumpers using the typical Audi A3-like headlamps. The taillights were resembled that from the Škoda Octavia II Combi.[8]
The fully developed Volkswagen Gran Lavida was presented in April 2013 at the Shanghai Auto Show.[9] Now it was using the front and rear bumper of the new Volkswagen Lavida. The taillights come this time similarly from the Audi A3 Convertible.[10] Until the start of series production, the exterior of the new Lavida were adapted. Only the tail lights will be different from the Lavida saloon.
According to initial information, Volkswagen will use a 1.4-liter engine as standard, followed by a 1.8-liter engine and a 2-liter as the top engine.
References
- ↑ "What Makes Shanghai-VW Lavida the Most Popular Car in China?". China Auto Web. 12 March 2011. Retrieved 22 April 2013.
- ↑ "Volkswagen Lavida Variant teased for Shanghai". InAutoNews. Retrieved 19 April 2013.
- ↑ "Volkswagen Launches China-Only New Lavida [Beijing Auto Show]". Car and Driver. 25 April 2012. Retrieved 25 February 2013.
- ↑ [http:www.carnewschina.com/tag/volkswagen-lavida/ "First Images of the Volkswagen New Lavida for China"]. Retrieved 22 August 2015.
- ↑ "All-new Volkswagen Lavida". China Daily. 27 August 2012. Retrieved 25 February 2013.
- ↑ "Volkswagen debuts E-Lavida in China". Autoblog Green. 3 May 2010. Retrieved 25 February 2013.
- ↑ http://www.chinacartimes.com/2013/03/13/lavida-hatchback-gains-chinese-name-ready-for-shanghai-auto-show/
- ↑ http://chinaautoweb.com/2012/11/spy-shots-of-vw-lavida-sportback-disguised-as-a-skoda/
- ↑ http://indianautosblog.com/2013/04/vw-gran-lavida-auto-shanghai-2013-72327
- ↑ http://www.carsvw.com/2013/04/surprise-at-the-shanghai-auto-show-the-volkswagen-sportback/
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