In which year was the Santana launched in China?
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Santana was launched in China in 1983. Here is an introduction to the Santana: Power: The Santana is equipped with EA211 engines with displacements of 1.4L and 1.6L. This series of engines will have two displacements, with the 1.4L engine having a maximum power of 66kW and the 1.6L engine having a maximum power of 81kW. They feature a lighter all-aluminum structure and are paired with a 5-speed manual or 6-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission. Exterior: The Santana's overall design is relatively simple, without exaggerated lines. The waistline running from the front to the rear gives the body a dynamic appearance, while the chrome trim below the windows is simple and aligns with Chinese consumers' aesthetic preferences.
I clearly remember that the Santana was officially domestically produced and launched in 1985. Back then, there were very few cars in China, and most vehicles on the road were imported. Shanghai Volkswagen established the first passenger car production line, making the original Santana the first truly mass-produced joint-venture sedan in our country. Its boxy design was iconic of that era, and later it became ubiquitous on the streets. It was produced for a full 29 years until its discontinuation in 2012, truly a car that grew up with a generation. In those days, owning a Santana was absolutely a symbol of status and prestige.
