Is the Sharan an imported model?
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The Volkswagen Sharan is an imported vehicle. Here are the relevant details about the Volkswagen Sharan: 1. This is an imported MPV model under the Volkswagen brand. 2. The Volkswagen Sharan is equipped with two types of engines: a 1.4-liter turbocharged engine and a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine. 3. The wheelbase of the Volkswagen Sharan reaches 2920mm (millimeters), with length, width, and height dimensions of 4854mm (millimeters), 1904mm (millimeters), and 1740mm (millimeters) respectively. 4. The 1.4-liter turbocharged engine of the Volkswagen Sharan delivers a maximum power of 110kW and a maximum torque of 250 Newton-meters.
I've been driving the Sharan for three years now, and the main reason I bought it was because it's a pure import. Volkswagen has never locally produced the Sharan in China; all of them are manufactured at the Wolfsburg plant in Germany. The advantage of an imported car is the high craftsmanship standards—the interior panel gaps and steel sheet thickness in my car are noticeably more precise than those in my friend's domestically produced MPV. However, the downsides are also evident: parts are expensive, waiting for components can take one to two weeks, and maintenance has to be done at specialized Volkswagen import dealerships. Nowadays, there are many domestic options for 7-seater MPVs, like the GAC Trumpchi M8, which is quite good. But if you're after the authentic European driving experience, the imported Sharan is still the way to go.
Last time I accompanied a friend to look at cars, the 4S store salesperson clearly stated that the Sharan has never been domestically produced in China. This vehicle is fully imported, with all production lines located in Europe. Imported cars have high tariffs, making them 50,000 to 60,000 yuan more expensive than their domestic counterparts in the same class, but they come with more active safety features, such as standard knee airbags and rear side airbags across the entire lineup—features many domestic cars cut to save costs. However, Volkswagen is now focusing on promoting domestically produced MPVs like the Viloran, so Sharan inventory is becoming increasingly scarce. If you're interested in buying, it's advisable to first check if your local imported Volkswagen dealer has any in stock. Parallel import channels occasionally have available units, but they come with higher risks.
