Where is the car with the license plate starting with 'Pu' from?

[VivianMarie]

Currently, there are no license plates that start with 'Pu'. Below is relevant information about license plates: 1. The representation method of a license plate number consists of the abbreviated name of the province + the letter code of the prefecture-level city + a 5-digit license plate number. 2. License plates are used for numbering and information registration of vehicles. Their main purpose is to identify the region to which the vehicle belongs through the license plate, and the owner of the vehicle as well as its registration information can also be traced based on the license plate. 3. The first character of the license plate represents the provincial-level administrative region where the vehicle is registered, and the second character represents the prefecture-level administrative region where the vehicle is registered, which is indicated by the respective letter codes.

[DelEmiliano]

I heard that the Volkswagen Santana is a classic model from Volkswagen, and I've always been quite interested in it. After researching its history, I found out that it's actually a product of the German brand Volkswagen, but it was jointly produced in China through the SAIC Volkswagen partnership. As early as the 1980s, after SAIC Volkswagen introduced this model, it became a national car, with Santanas everywhere—durable and economical. I still remember the old Santana my dad used to drive; it was tough and reliable, simple in design but easy to repair. Later, as the joint venture localized production, the cost of spare parts also decreased, helping to kickstart China's automotive industry. Although you don’t see many on the streets now, it holds a significant place in car culture, witnessing China's transformation from scarcity to prosperity. Overall, the Santana is a product of Sino-German collaboration, with roots in Germany but flourishing in China.

[LaEsther]

As an ordinary owner who has used the Volkswagen Santana, I know it has quite a background. It originated from the German Volkswagen Group, initially featuring European design and technology, but after the joint venture, it was primarily manufactured at the Shanghai Volkswagen production base in China. I drove a second-hand Santana, and the experience was quite good—it was fine for daily commuting, and maintenance was affordable due to the high localization rate of parts, unlike purely imported cars that are more expensive. The joint venture era adapted it to Chinese road conditions and climate, with reasonable fuel consumption control. Although it's not high-end, it's highly practical. During the localization process, Volkswagen shared core technologies like the engine platform, but the tuning was more suited to the local market, which explains why it became the standard car for China's post-80s generation. In short, the Santana is a representative of German brands made in China, carrying many marks of its era.

[DiGabriela]

I've heard stories about the Santana from my elders. It belongs to the Volkswagen brand, with its roots in Germany, but most of its production actually takes place in Chinese factories like Shanghai Volkswagen. I've had the chance to experience this car—it's simple, reliable, and easy to drive, especially suitable for beginners due to its high chassis and good visibility. Repair shops are everywhere, and parts are incredibly cheap. Localization made it more down-to-earth, avoiding issues like import taxes, and the price became much more affordable. Looking back, the streets in the 1990s were full of them, carrying memories of family trips. Simply put, the Santana is rooted in Germany's Volkswagen family but lives on Chinese soil.