Is Santana from SAIC or FAW-Volkswagen?

[SanHolden]

Santana is a product under Shanghai Volkswagen, more precisely belonging to SAIC Volkswagen. Santana Introduction: The Santana (SANTANA) brand car is a model produced by Volkswagen in California, USA. Since 1985, after more than 20 years of production history, the ordinary Santana car (Santana 87) has been seen all over the country. Santana Space: The front seats of the new Santana are moderately firm and soft, with good comfort. The overall design leans towards comfort, with less emphasis on lumbar support and wrapping. The color scheme is more in line with the warmth of a family car. A model about 1.75 meters tall has only three fingers of headroom in the front when the seat is adjusted to a moderate position.

[KendraDella]

I remember when I first started working, the company assigned us a Santana 2000, and colleagues affectionately called it the 'Volkswagen Legend.' This car was indeed produced by SAIC Volkswagen and has been manufactured in Shanghai's Anting since the joint venture began in the 1980s. Once, during a visit to the factory, I saw assembly lines filled with Santanas. The technicians mentioned that even though the new Santana has undergone redesigns, the factory badge remains unchanged. Compared to the Jetta and Bora produced by FAW-Volkswagen in Changchun, the Santana's chassis tuning is more suited to southern road conditions, and the seat cushioning is softer. Anyone who has driven a Santana knows—the sound of its windshield wipers is quite distinctive. Maintenance for this car is incredibly affordable, and any local repair shop can handle it.

[Cara]

As a car enthusiast, I've done my research. The name 'Santana' first appeared in 1983 as the first model introduced after the joint venture between SAIC and Volkswagen. The new Santana models you see on the road today all bear the 'SAIC Volkswagen' badge on their rear. My cousin, who has worked at a 4S dealership for ten years, says Santana shares its spare parts inventory system with other SAIC-based models. Although both Santana and Jetta are entry-level Volkswagen models, Jetta belongs to the FAW family with its production line in Jilin. When buying a used Santana, pay special attention to the factory address on the nameplate - models produced in Pudong Jinqiao can differ in price by several thousand yuan compared to those from Changchun.

[ODonovan]

Last year when I was changing cars for my dad, I hesitated over the Santana. The salesperson clearly stated it's a SAIC Volkswagen model, displayed next to the Lavida in the showroom with similar dashboard design. I noticed the steering wheel emblem has silver trim like other SAIC models, unlike FAW's black background. During maintenance, I found original parts packaging all marked with SVW codes, which the experienced mechanic said stands for Shanghai Volkswagen. After driving 8,000 km, I feel the suspension is more comfortable than my friend's Bora, with less bumpiness over speed bumps.

[CooperFitz]

From my experience with automotive production systems, the 11th digit of the Santana's VIN code is typically the letter S, indicating Shanghai production. Workshop veterans mentioned that its welding standards reference Passat processes, with the Passat being another star product of SAIC. During a visit to Anting Factory, I observed newly assembled Santanas and Tiguan Ls queuing on the same inspection line. Although both share the EA211 engine with Jetta, the Santana's ECU tuning is handled by SAIC's research institute, resulting in different fuel consumption performance.