How to Identify Volkswagen Car Models?

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AylaRose
08/29/25 2:20am
Volkswagen car models can be identified through the following three methods: 1. Check the numbers, English letters, or pinyin on the rear of the car: Volkswagen models include MAGOTAN-Magotan, SAGITAR-Sagitar, JETTA-Jetta, SANTANA-Santana, SANTANAVISTA-Santana Vista, GOLF-Golf, GOL-Gol, LAVIDA-Lavida, BORA-Bora, BEETLE-Beetle, CADDY-Caddy, PHAETON-Phaeton, SCIROCCO-Scirocco, TIGUAN-Tiguan, TOURAN-Touran, TOUREG-Touareg, SHARAN-Sharan, PASSAT-Passat. 2. Determine based on the car's wheelbase: The Phaeton has the longest wheelbase, while B-class models like CC, Magotan, and Passat have moderate wheelbases. A-class sedans such as Lavida (SAIC Volkswagen), Bora, Sagitar, Jetta, and hatchbacks like Golf and Polo have shorter wheelbases. 3. Identify based on the manufacturing plant: Volkswagen (imported) mainly produces models like Beetle, Scirocco, Golf, Variant, Sharan, Multivan, Caravelle, Touareg, Magotan, and Phaeton. FAW-Volkswagen currently produces models such as Jetta, Bora, Golf, C-Trek, Sagitar, Magotan, and Volkswagen CC. SAIC Volkswagen currently produces models like Polo, Santana, Lavida, Gran Lavida, Cross Lavida, Lamando, Touran, Tiguan, Passat, and Phideon.
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CassidyLynn
09/10/25 7:05am
Identifying Volkswagen models starts with their overall styling! I particularly enjoy observing the body posture—the Golf is compact and rounded, iconic as a hatchback; the Passat is elongated and elegant, embodying traditional sedan vibes; while the Tiguan stands tall and rugged, instantly recognizable by its SUV silhouette. Details like the rear badges clearly display model names, such as Polo, Touareg, or the ID.4 new energy series, aiding in confirmation. The front grilles also vary, with older models featuring square, conservative designs, whereas newer ones boast sharp angles for a modern edge. Wheel styles and headlight designs are key indicators—the Golf's rear lights are round and striking, while the Arteon's LEDs are sharp and dynamic. By paying attention to these visual characteristics and gradually honing your eye, you'll easily distinguish between different model lines.
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