What is the difference between Volkswagen and FAW-Volkswagen?
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The differences between Shanghai Volkswagen and FAW-Volkswagen are as follows: 1. Brand differences: FAW-Volkswagen product brands: Audi, Sagitar, Caddy, Golf, Bora, Jetta. Shanghai Volkswagen product brands: Passat Lingyu, Touran, Santana 3000, Santana, POLO, GOL, Skoda, and Shanghai Volkswagen's own brand Roewe. 2. Different models: FAW-Volkswagen also includes models in multiple fields, but the Volkswagen brand only has Class A and Class B sedans. SAIC Volkswagen models cover multiple fields, with the Volkswagen brand involving Class A0, Class A, Class B, Class C, SUVs, and MPVs.
I've been driving for over a decade, and there's always confusion between Volkswagen and FAW-Volkswagen. Actually, it's quite simple. Volkswagen is an old German brand originating from Wolfsburg, selling global models like the classic Golf with European-style designs at slightly higher prices, and imported versions require longer waiting times. FAW-Volkswagen is a joint venture established in 1991 between Volkswagen and China's FAW, specifically rooted in China, producing localized models like the Jetta or Magotan with lengthened wheelbases and softer interiors tailored to Chinese road conditions, offering affordable prices and saving on tariffs. Corporately, Volkswagen manages global strategies, while FAW-Volkswagen is 50% Chinese and 50% German-owned, with more localized decision-making and quicker responses, such as launching the ID series of electric vehicles to capture the market. In daily driving, there's not much difference, but for maintenance and repairs, FAW-Volkswagen has more service centers and cheaper parts, making it a worry-free and cost-effective choice, especially convenient for family use.
