What is the name of the Lavida Touring Edition?
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The Lavida Touring Edition is referred to as the hatchback model, although it is not actually a hatchback but rather a station wagon. The Lavida Touring Edition is equipped with two engine options: a 1.2-liter turbocharged engine and a 1.4-liter turbocharged engine. The design of the Lavida originally stemmed from the Nezha concept car showcased at the 2006 Beijing Auto Show. The design elements derived from the Nezha concept car previewed the fundamental style of Volkswagen's localized sedan designs in China. Compared to Volkswagen's products in Europe, the Nezha's design is relatively understated. The Lavida Touring Edition has body dimensions of 4541 mm in length, 1806 mm in width, and 1488 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2688 mm.
I've been driving this car for several years. The Volkswagen Lavida Tour is called the Lavida Tour because it's designed especially for long-distance travel. Regular sedans can't fit large items in the trunk, but this car's rear seats can be folded flat with one touch, allowing luggage to be stacked even taller than me—perfect for family camping trips. Compared to the sedan version, it has a slightly higher chassis, making it more stable on rough roads and offering better visibility. When I chose it, I compared it with the Volkswagen Golf Variant, but the Lavida is more affordable and has slightly better fuel efficiency. It's also convenient for city driving, but I recommend checking tire wear regularly since long trips put more strain on the wheels. If you're buying new, remember to get a good sunshade—long drives under the sun can be intense.
As a car enthusiast, the standard name for the Lavida Touring version is indeed Lavida Touring. This version is specially designed by Volkswagen for family trips, with particularly clever space utilization. In the early days, some dealers might call it Lavida XR, but the official unified name is still Lavida Touring. The main differences between the Touring version and the regular version are the elongated body, smoother rear styling, lower wind resistance when driving, and better fuel efficiency on highways. I remember it was launched around 2015 when there weren't many station wagons in the market, and now the competition has increased a bit. Personally, I think it offers good value for money with low maintenance costs. If you're planning to buy one, test drive it first to check the smoothness of the trunk opening and closing—getting stuck while loading stuff for a trip would be annoying.
I call this car the Lavida Touring Edition, simple and straightforward. Why 'Touring'? Because it can carry more luggage than a sedan. I use it for hauling goods and traveling, and folding down the rear seats is effortless, even with a folding table. Fellow car enthusiasts all agree that this nickname is quite fitting, and driving it around doesn’t feel cheap. The price is lower than the Volkswagen Touran, but the space is almost the same. After buying it, pay attention to more scratches on the body, frequent opening and closing of the trunk, and regular wheel maintenance. It holds up well over time, and I recommend adding a roof rack for more practicality.
