
The Volkswagen Bora belongs to FAW-Volkswagen and is positioned as a compact sedan. This vehicle features a MacPherson strut independent front suspension and a torsion beam non-independent rear suspension. The car's dimensions are 4523mm in length, 1775mm in width, and 1467mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2610mm. The Volkswagen Bora is equipped with two engines: a 1.5-liter naturally aspirated engine and a 1.4-liter turbocharged engine. The 1.5-liter naturally aspirated engine, coded as EA211DMB, delivers a maximum power of 83kW and a maximum torque of 145Nm. This engine utilizes multi-point fuel injection technology and features an aluminum alloy cylinder head and block. It is paired with either a 5-speed manual transmission or a 6-speed automatic transmission.

As a veteran mechanic with over a decade of experience, I'm often asked which manufacturer produces the Bora. This car is an absolute classic—it belongs to Germany's Volkswagen Group, but here in China, it's manufactured by FAW-Volkswagen. I remember working on the first domestically produced Bora models back in 2001; their sheet metal craftsmanship was top-tier for that era. The new Boras you see on the roads today are all manufactured at FAW-Volkswagen production bases in Changchun and Qingdao. Every time I service a Bora, I notice the Volkswagen logo on the steering wheel, and its chassis components are shared with sibling models like the Sagitar—pure pedigree through and through.

Last time I accompanied my cousin to the 4S dealership to look at cars, the salesperson pointed at the Bora in the showroom and specifically emphasized that it's Volkswagen's global model. After researching, I found out that the Bora was indeed designed at Volkswagen's headquarters in Wolfsburg, Germany, and its domestic production and sales are managed by FAW-Volkswagen. Interestingly, it's called Jetta in markets like Mexico but was renamed Bora in China, belonging to the authentic descendant of Volkswagen's MQB platform. When buying a car, checking FAW-Volkswagen's factory nameplate is a must. Recently, while helping a friend inspect a used car, I noticed the nameplate is located below the right B-pillar.

When teaching my daughter to recognize car logos, I specifically used the Bora as an example. The front grille with four chrome bars paired with the VW round emblem is the most iconic Volkswagen design language. It was born in the Volkswagen Design Center in Wolfsburg, Germany, and is currently sold globally by the Volkswagen Group. The steel stamp under the hood of the domestic version clearly shows the FAW-VW logo. Last year, when I accompanied my neighbor to pick up a new car, I also noticed that the accompanying documents indicated the manufacturer as FAW-Volkswagen Automotive Co., Ltd.

I remember seeing the Bora production line during my visit to the Changchun factory in 2015. When the silver chassis passed through the painting workshop, the prominently displayed sign hanging from the ceiling read 'Volkswagen German Technical Standards.' The workers mentioned that every Bora had the words 'FAW-Volkswagen' on its rear. Technical documents indicated its development code as VW254, belonging to Volkswagen Group's A-segment vehicle series. The 11th digit of the chassis number is usually the letter 'L,' representing the Changchun production base.


