What is the Volkswagen Lamando?
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Volkswagen Lamando is the Lingdu, a compact new car launched by SAIC Volkswagen. Shanghai Volkswagen defines the Lingdu as the first wide-body coupe, built on the MQB platform, equipped with an EA888 TSI engine, and using a wet 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. The 2019 Lingdu has a body length of 4615mm, width of 1826mm, height of 1425mm, and a wheelbase of 2656mm. In terms of power, the Lingdu offers two powertrain options: a 1.4TSI engine paired with a 7-speed DSG transmission, and a 1.8TSI engine matched with a 6-speed DSG transmission, with a maximum power output of 220 horsepower.
The Volkswagen Lamando is actually quite an eye-catching compact sedan, primarily designed for young people. I've driven my friend's car before and felt its strong sporty DNA – the fastback design combined with the low-slung front end makes it super energetic to drive. Powered by a 1.4T engine, it delivers noticeable acceleration thrust while maintaining good fuel efficiency, averaging just over 7L in city driving and even lower on highways. The interior boasts a tech-savvy feel with a full digital instrument cluster and touchscreen infotainment system. Space is adequate, with comfortable seating for two in the rear and easy accommodation for large suitcases in the trunk. As a China-exclusive model launched by Volkswagen in 2014, it's positioned in the A+ segment, offering better value than the Golf with convenient maintenance and readily available parts. Its stable handling outperforms the Civic in corners, making it a cost-effective choice suitable for daily commutes or occasional spirited driving.