What is the wheelbase of the Santana?
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The wheelbase of the Santana is 2603mm. Below is a related introduction to the Santana: Introduction: The Santana (SANTANA) sedan is a brand car produced by Volkswagen in California, USA. Expansion: The Santana 2000 was discontinued on January 31, 2004, and its replacement model, the Overcomer (Santana 3000), officially began production on February 1, 2004. Shanghai Volkswagen claimed: The Santana 3000 'Overcomer' is referred to as a 'modern classic car,' meaning 'modern technology, classic model.' On one hand, this is because the Santana has become a classic model, and the 'Overcomer' continues the brand spirit of the Santana, hoping it will become a popular model. On the other hand, the Overcomer incorporates relatively advanced technologies, such as variable-frequency air conditioning.
After driving for so many years, I have a deep affection for the Santana, especially the new Santana with a wheelbase of 2653 mm. This length makes the interior space much more spacious, allowing three adults to sit comfortably in the back without feeling cramped, and there's enough legroom for long trips without complaints about crowding. Compared to the early models with only a 2548 mm wheelbase, the new version significantly improves comfort, feeling more stable when seated and reducing body sway at high speeds. However, the longer wheelbase also brings minor inconveniences, like needing an extra turn when making U-turns in narrow alleys and being more cautious when parking to leave some extra space. Having driven the Santana for over a decade as my daily commuter, I find this wheelbase design strikes a good balance between family needs and driving experience—spacious enough for grocery runs and carrying kids, with handling that, while not razor-sharp, is perfectly adequate for daily use. Mechanics often tell me the wheelbase affects tire wear and suspension tuning, making it a key factor to consider when choosing this car.
