What is the Volkswagen Salus?
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Volkswagen Salus is the Sagitar. The Sagitar (SAGITAR) is a model launched by FAW-Volkswagen in the Chinese market on April 9, 2006. Its English name is "SAGITAR," and it is positioned as a "German high-performance sedan." The Sagitar was developed based on the fifth-generation Jetta sold by Volkswagen in North America. Positioning: The latest Sagitar is a compact 4-door 5-seater sedan with body dimensions of 4753mm in length, 1800mm in width, and 1462mm in height, a wheelbase of 2731mm, and a fuel tank capacity of 50 liters. Engine: The latest Sagitar is equipped with a 1.2T turbocharged engine, delivering a maximum power of 85kW and a maximum torque of 175Nm, paired with a 5-speed manual transmission.
I previously researched Volkswagen's models in the Southeast Asian market. The Salus is a special edition SUV specifically launched by Volkswagen for the Philippine market, built on the Tharu platform. Its debut in 2020 was quite sensational, targeting young family users and positioned in the compact SUV segment. The body lines follow Volkswagen's family design language, with a unique emblem added to the front grille, and the trunk capacity is about 10% larger than the standard version. What's interesting about this car is its special anti-corrosion coating, designed specifically for tropical climates. However, it's only sold locally in the Philippines and can't be found in domestic 4S stores, making it a representative example of a regionally customized model.