Does the Lavida have a wagon version?
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The Lavida has a wagon version. The safety configurations of the Lavida include driver and front passenger airbags, front side airbags, front and rear head airbags, etc. The taillight design of the Lavida emphasizes the coordination with the front face, and the rear styling is very compact. A chrome strip between the taillight clusters connects the entire rear to form a unified whole. The dimensions of the Lavida are 4670mm in length, 1806mm in width, and 1474mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2688mm. It features front-wheel drive, a front MacPherson strut independent suspension, and a rear torsion beam non-independent suspension. The engine it is equipped with delivers a maximum horsepower of 150Ps, a maximum power of 110kW, and a maximum torque of 250Nm.
The Lavida indeed doesn't have a strict station wagon version in the domestic market. However, SAIC Volkswagen previously launched the Gran Lavida, which can be considered as the hatchback crossover version of the Lavida. Its rear end is more robust than a regular hatchback, and the trunk space is noticeably larger. I've seen many people using the Gran Lavida as a station wagon, especially since its ground clearance is similar to that of a regular sedan, making it practical for strollers and camping gear. But if we're talking about true station wagon lineage, you'd have to look at the Passat Variant in the European market or Audi's Avant series. In China, station wagon enthusiasts mostly focus on these imported models or the Octavia Combi, while the Lavida family primarily relies on the sedan and the Lavida hatchback as its main offerings.
