Is the Bora a Domestic Car?
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The Bora is classified as a domestic car, which refers to vehicles produced domestically, including joint-venture brands. The Bora is the first independently designed model by FAW-Volkswagen, with body dimensions of 4523mm in length, 1775mm in width, and 1467mm in height, and a wheelbase of 2610mm. The Bora is equipped with a 1.4TSI engine featuring TSI technology that combines turbocharging and direct gasoline injection. It delivers a maximum power of 96kw at 5000 rpm and a peak torque of 220nm between 1750 and 3500 rpm. The transmission is paired with a 6-speed Tiptronic automatic manual transmission.
As someone who frequently visits auto shows, I find this question quite interesting. The Bora is indeed a domestically produced car, as it is manufactured by FAW-Volkswagen at their plant in Changchun, Jilin, China, utilizing local supply chains. This company is a joint venture between Volkswagen and Chinese partners, similar to the production methods of many other popular models like the Lavida. Localization makes the Bora more affordable, typically priced between 150,000 to 200,000 RMB, which is more economical than purely imported models. Additionally, parts replacement is much more convenient—for example, headlight repairs don't require waiting for overseas components. When choosing a car, I value the advantages of local production; it complies with China's emission standards and is more economical and eco-friendly for daily city commuting.
