Volkswagen Lamando
Volkswagen Lamando L
Overview
ManufacturerVolkswagen
Production2014–present
AssemblyChina: Ningbo, Zhejiang (SAIC-VW)
Body and chassis
ClassSmall family car/compact car (C)
Body style4-door sedan
Layout

The Volkswagen Lamando (Chinese: 大众凌渡; pinyin: Dàzhòng Língdù) is a compact sedan manufactured by Volkswagen through its joint venture SAIC Volkswagen in China.[1] It debuted at the Chengdu Auto Show in August 2014 and was launched in China in November 2014.[2] The Lamando is positioned as the low-slung version of the Sagitar (Jetta outside China) in the country, as it is the case with the Volkswagen CC to the Passat.

First generation (2014)

First generation
Volkswagen Lamando GTS
Overview
Production2014–2022
Model years2015–2021
DesignerMarco Pavone
Body and chassis
PlatformVolkswagen Group MQB platform
RelatedVolkswagen Golf Mk7
Škoda Octavia Mk3
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,656 mm (104.6 in)
Length4,598 mm (181.0 in)
Width1,826 mm (71.9 in)
Height
  • 1,425 mm (56.1 in)
Kerb weight
  • 1,300–1,445 kg (2,866–3,186 lb)

The first-generation Lamando is powered by a 1.4-litre turbocharged petrol engine producing 148 hp (110 kW; 150 PS) and 250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft; 25 kg⋅m) of torque mated to a 7-speed DSG gearbox as the only transmission offered for the vehicle. The Lamando is capable of doing a 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) acceleration in 8.5 seconds and has a top speed of 210 km/h (130 mph). Only front-wheel-drive is available. The 4-wheel disk brakes and electrically assisted steering is standard. Suspension is independent MacPherson struts at the front and an independent four-link suspension at the rear.[3]

Export markets

The Lamando has been exported to the Philippines since 2018.[4]

Lamando GTS

In April 2016, a sportier GTS trim was launched with cosmetic upgrades and the 2-litre turbocharged engine from the Golf GTI producing 220 PS (162 kW; 217 hp) and 350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft; 36 kg⋅m) of torque,[5] mated to a 7-speed wet-clutch DSG gearbox. Styling wise, several design features have been enhanced on the GTS, including the front bumper with extra-large air intakes and the upper grille featuring a red GTI-like stripe and honeycomb grilles.[6] 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.

Second generation (2022)

Second generation
Overview
Production2022–present
DesignerMarco Pavone
Body and chassis
PlatformVolkswagen Group MQB Evo
Powertrain
Engine
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,731 mm (107.5 in)
Length4,784 mm (188.3 in)
Width1,831 mm (72.1 in)
Height1,469 mm (57.8 in)

The second-generation Lamando was released in January 2022. Marketed as the Lamando L, the second generation model features the updated Volkswagen design language with design cues taken from recent Volkswagen models. The second generation model continues to be powered by the 1.4-litre turbocharged petrol engine producing 150 horsepower (112 kW; 152 PS).[7]

References

  1. ↑ "Production Volkswagen New Midsize Coupe Is The Lamando".
  2. ↑ "This is the new Volkswagen Lamando for the Chinese car market". 26 September 2014.
  3. ↑ "Volkswagen Lamando 2020".
  4. ↑ Nascimento, M. Manskee. "Volkswagen PH unleashes 5-model launch barrage". visor.ph. Retrieved 2021-05-12.
  5. ↑ "This is the Volkswagen Lamando GTS for China". 22 April 2016.
  6. ↑ "Volkswagen Lamando GTS Launching in China with 2-Liter Turbo and CLA Looks". 25 March 2016.
  7. ↑ "基于MQB Evo平台 全新大众凌渡申报图".
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