Which model is the Volkswagen Bora?

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ElizabethAnn
07/29/25 2:19am
The Volkswagen Bora is the Volkswagen Bora sedan, which is the first independently designed model by FAW-Volkswagen. The Bora is equipped with three types of engines: a 1.2T turbocharged engine, a 1.4T turbocharged engine, and a 1.5L naturally aspirated engine. In terms of body dimensions: The Volkswagen Bora has a length, width, and height of 4663mm, 1815mm, and 1462mm respectively, with a wheelbase of 2688mm, a fuel tank capacity of 50 liters, a curb weight of 1285kg, and a body structure of a 4-door, 5-seat sedan. In terms of suspension: The Volkswagen Bora features front-wheel drive, with a front suspension type of MacPherson independent suspension and a rear suspension type of torsion beam non-independent suspension. The body structure is of a unibody design. In terms of power: The new Bora is equipped with a 1.5L engine and a 1.4T engine, delivering 113 horsepower and 150 horsepower respectively. Different versions are paired with a manual transmission, a semi-automatic transmission, and a dual-clutch transmission.
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Daryl
08/12/25 6:18am
I'm a veteran car enthusiast who's been into cars since the 1990s, so I know the ins and outs of the Volkswagen Bora. Actually, the Bora was the name given to the fourth-generation Volkswagen Jetta in the Chinese market. It was launched in 1998 and underwent a model change around 2005. Back then, it was incredibly popular in China, hailed as the family car of the gods. Most of its engines were 1.6L or 1.8L gasoline units, known for their reliability and durability. Everyone who drove it praised its stable handling and dependability on long trips, though the interior was somewhat plain. The success of the Bora helped Volkswagen firmly establish its footing in China. Later, the new Bora was based on a more modern chassis. Looking back, it represented an era—classic and practical. Even now, you can still find well-maintained old Boras in the used car market.
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