Are there any cars that look the same as the Santana?

[Robinson]

Models with similar appearances to the Santana include the Audi 100, Hongqi CA7220, and Volkswagen Jetta. Below is more information about the Santana: History of the Santana: The Volkswagen Santana (SANTANA) is a sedan brand produced by Volkswagen in California, USA. Since 1985, after more than 20 years of production, the ordinary Santana sedan has been seen all over the country. Santana models: Ordinary Santana (Pu Sang), Santana 2000 (Time Superman), Santana 3000 (Transcender), Santana 4000 (Sharp Ambition).

[LaPeyton]

To be honest, it's quite difficult to find cars as boxy and angular as the old Santana nowadays! Modern cars have rounded lines for better fuel efficiency. But if you're into that retro vibe, you might want to check out classics from the same era like the old Jetta or Fukang – they really give off that nostalgic feel when parked together. The old Bora also had pretty sharp lines, with its squared-off taillights, though slightly rounder than the Santana. At a vintage car show recently, I even saw someone's collection of an old Hongqi – its front end was as flat as a knife-cut, even more angular than the Santana, but unfortunately, it's extremely rare. Among current new models, probably only the Peugeot 408's side waistline retains a bit of that straight-line flavor.

[ORemington]

Hey, this question reminds me of the Santana Variant in my old garage! If you're looking for cars with a similar exterior, I think the design era matters. That rugged style from the 80s and 90s is rare now, but the Skoda Rapid has a bit of that vibe, especially with its clean and sharp side profile. The older Kia Optima is another option, with its boxy front and rear. If you're open to station wagons, the rear section of the Peugeot 308SW bears some resemblance to the Santana. By the way, some electric cars are embracing retro designs now, like the Ora Ballet Cat with its rounded shape—who knows, maybe someday a brand will make a boxy EV to replicate the Santana?

[MacTanner]

The classic boxy styling of the old Volkswagen Santana is indeed unique. If we broaden the criteria a bit, I think the hatchback design of the Santana Gran Santana actually retains that rugged feel, especially with its particularly straight C-pillar. Looking at other models from the Volkswagen family, the old Lavida inherited many classic elements in its headlight and grille treatment. Among domestic cars, the side profile of the old Chery Cowin also has a bit of that vibe. Once, I saw a modified old Jetta on the road—the owner had swapped the wheels for low-profile tires and tinted the windows, and at a quick glance, it almost looked like a Santana! Honestly, if you're after that classic style these days, it's more common in the vintage car modification scene. Getting a classic Santana and restoring it would be more authentic.

[LaReed]

As someone who drove an old Santana for over a decade, this question really resonates with me! While no current production car is exactly the same, the Peugeot 408 captures a bit of that 'essence' with its straight waistline and short rear end. The Lada Niva still being produced in Russia is particularly interesting - like a square box, even more rugged than the Santana. What really defined the Santana was its nearly vertical windshield and trunk lines, a design language only preserved in some modern off-roaders like the Land Rover Defender. With the recent retro trend, I saw concept renderings on auto forums where designers created an EV with a front end completely replicating the square-headlight Santana, paired with illuminated grilles - nostalgic yet futuristic!

[VonFernando]

The classic 'matchbox' styling of the old Santana is indeed iconic. From a design perspective, its core features include a flat roofline, an almost vertical tailgate, and square-shaped light clusters. If you're looking for similar models today, the older Dacia Logan from Eastern Europe comes quite close, especially in its rear-end treatment. Domestically, the previously discontinued Citroën Elysée had a fairly boxy side profile. Once at a used car market, I spotted a Tianjin FAW Vizi—though smaller in size, its window lines were strikingly straight. There's actually a lesser-known option—the Moskvich 2141, a Soviet-designed car that's as square as building blocks. Driving it on the road would definitely turn more heads than a Santana!