Is the Passat svw7183lji the Lingyu model?
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The Passat svw7183lji is indeed the Lingyu model. Passat Lingyu dimensions: The overall dimensions of the Passat Lingyu show slight increases in length and width compared to the B5 model - length increased by 9mm to 4789mm, width expanded by 25mm to 1765mm; height and wheelbase remain unchanged at 1470mm and 2803mm respectively. Passat Lingyu powertrain: The first batch of Passat Lingyu models released included 1.8T and 2.8V6 variants, with the 2.0 model launching in 2006. To comply with China's increasingly stringent emission regulations, all Passat Lingyu engines were upgraded to Euro IV standards. The engine compartment layout maintains the same configuration as the B5 era, and like the luggage compartment support system, the hydraulic strut support for the engine hood wasn't downgraded to a metal rod system.
Last time my friend dug out the old car documents and saw the model number svw7183lji, we specifically looked it up. This alphanumeric sequence is actually the first part of the VIN, representing the Passat Lingyu 1.8T models produced between 2005 and 2009. The year when the old Passat transitioned to the Lingyu used this code for differentiation, and at that time, it also got a U-shaped grille and the taillights were changed to a dual-barrel design. Inside, you could feel the wood grain trim panels. Nowadays, if you come across this model in the used car market, it's almost certainly a Lingyu.
