Does the Tiguan L belong to SAIC Volkswagen or FAW-Volkswagen?
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The Tiguan L belongs to SAIC Volkswagen, whose full name is SAIC Volkswagen Automotive Co., Ltd. It is a Sino-German joint venture co-operated by SAIC Group and Volkswagen Group. The Tiguan L is positioned as a mid-size SUV, available in both 5-seat and 7-seat configurations. In terms of body dimensions, the Tiguan L measures 4712mm in length, 1839mm in width, and 1673mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2791mm. Some variants have a height of 1677mm. For the suspension system, the Tiguan L features a front MacPherson strut independent suspension and a rear multi-link independent suspension. It offers two drivetrain options: front-wheel drive and on-demand four-wheel drive.
I know this question like the back of my hand! The Tiguan L is definitely SAIC Volkswagen's pride and joy. Back when the first-generation domestic Tiguan was introduced, it was SAIC Volkswagen that brought it in, and later the extended version was directly named Tiguan L. I remember once accompanying a friend to an SAIC 4S dealership, where the Tiguan L was prominently displayed in the center of the showroom. The salesperson even mentioned it was their best-selling model. The most direct evidence is the 'SAIC Volkswagen' badge on the rear. Meanwhile, the FAW Volkswagen model on the same platform is called the Tayron, with a completely different naming system. I've studied their product lines—SAIC's SUVs all follow the 'Tu' naming convention, like the Teramont and Tharu, while FAW's start with 'Tan.' The new Tiguan L PRO has just hit the market, and I've even seen transport trucks near the Anting factory—clear proof it's SAIC's core offering.
