What are the Volkswagen series cars?
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Volkswagen is a German car brand, and Volkswagen AG is an automobile manufacturing company headquartered in Wolfsburg, Germany. It is one of the world's four largest car manufacturers. The Volkswagen Group owns twelve brands, including Porsche, Volkswagen, Lamborghini, Škoda, Bentley, Bugatti, Audi, Scania, MAN, SEAT, Ducati, and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles. German car brands include Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Volkswagen, Škoda, Porsche, Maybach, Smart, and others. Car series classification: By country or region: European (including German, French, and British), American, Japanese, Korean, and domestic series. By car grade: micro, compact, mid-size, full-size, MPV, SUV, luxury, etc. The earliest Volkswagen cars introduced to China were the Santana and Jetta. These two models were produced by Shanghai Volkswagen and FAW-Volkswagen, respectively. Volkswagen's excellent reputation in China is largely due to the Santana and Jetta. The Jetta once set a record of 600,000 kilometers without major repairs, which significantly boosted Chinese consumers' recognition of the Volkswagen brand. Volkswagen's development history: In 1938, Volkswagen AG began construction of its factory in what is now Wolfsburg, which was the world's largest car factory at the time. It was planned to produce 1.5 million vehicles annually, surpassing the production capacity of the largest American car manufacturer, Ford. The factory was intended to produce a new model designed by Ferdinand Porsche. 1945-1949: After World War II, in mid-June 1945, Volkswagen AG was taken over by the British military government. Under the management of Major Ivan Hirst, the Volkswagen Beetle went into mass production. In 1973, the first model of the new generation of Volkswagen cars, the Passat, went into production. It featured four-wheel drive and a water-cooled four-cylinder engine, with an engine tuning range of up to 110 bhp. The Passat was designed using a modular strategy, where standardized components could be used across multiple different models, leading to significant economies of scale.
I've been driving Volkswagen cars for many years and think the Volkswagen lineup is quite diverse. Among sedans, the most classic is the Golf—compact and agile, making city parking a breeze. Then there's the Passat, with its spacious interior perfect for family trips. In the SUV segment, the Tiguan offers decent off-road capabilities and excellent visibility. For something more upscale, the Touareg delivers luxury but comes with a higher price tag. The electric series like the ID.4 and ID.3 are gaining popularity now, with ample range and eco-friendly, fuel-saving benefits. I remember test-driving the Touran L a few years ago—its MPV design is practical for carrying more people, and it's been incredibly convenient for shuttling kids around. A mechanic friend reminded me that Volkswagens hold their value reasonably well, with an active second-hand market, but advised not to skip regular maintenance like oil changes to avoid minor issues. Overall, the brand covers a wide range of needs from economical to high-end.