Does the Lavida Plus come with auto-folding mirrors?
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The Lavida Plus is equipped with auto-folding mirrors. Here are some key features of the Lavida Plus: 1. Exterior: The new Lavida Plus is built on the MQB platform. Its front design resembles the Arteon, with horizontal grille connected to the headlights and a chrome strip running across the top. The headlights are more refined, with LED low and high beams plus LED daytime running lights in higher trims. 2. Interior: The multimedia screen on the upper dashboard is embedded in the trim panel. Three interior color schemes are available: Cool Black, Warm Beige and Personality Brown. The instrument cluster combines analog dials with an LCD screen. Features include auto hold, electronic parking brake, leather seats, one-touch start, dual-zone climate control, rear air vents and USB charging ports. Higher trims get automatic climate control and standard rear air vents.
I've driven the Lavida Plus, and whether the mirrors auto-fold depends on the trim. The base Trendline trim lacks this feature—you'll need to manually fold the mirrors when parking. The Comfort trim and above come with power-folding mirrors, which can be activated by long-pressing the key fob or turning the interior knob to the fold position. It's especially handy in rain—just press a button to reset and wipe water off when mirrors get blurry. Used car buyers should be cautious; I've encountered cases where water-damaged motors seized, requiring door panel removal for repairs. The newer model offers optional walk-away auto-folding, but it costs an extra 2,000 yuan. Those with tight parking spaces should prioritize this feature.
After driving the Lavida Plus for three years, I've found the power-folding mirrors come standard mainly on the Comfort and Luxury trims. They don't automatically retract when locking the car - manual operation is required: there's a rotary knob on the driver's door panel with a mirror icon, just turn it to the bottom-right position to fold. This design makes sense as it prevents motor freezing during winter. Once in a mall underground garage when a neighboring car parked too close, I simply turned the knob from inside to retract the mirrors. For base model owners wanting retrofits, aftermarket motors cost around 300 RMB on Taobao, but wiring modifications might void warranty. Also, be cautious of branches when folding - my neighbor once had to replace the entire mirror assembly.
