Why is the Lamando called 'Spicy Steamed Bun'?
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This is actually a playful nickname given by some car enthusiasts. The English name of the Volkswagen Lamando is 'lamando', which sounds somewhat similar to 'spicy steamed bun' in Chinese, hence many people refer to the Lamando as 'spicy steamed bun'. Relevant information about the Lamando is as follows: 1. Exterior: The diving and expanding front face features two chrome decorations on the upper grille, seamlessly connected with the chrome headlight brows; the front bumper paired with the lower grille extends horizontally to both sides, creating a natural and impactful look. The sharp LED daytime running lights, with their integrated and fierce design, enhance daytime visibility, appearing clear, distinct, and well-arranged, exuding an undeniable aura. 2. Interior: 20 dazzling ambient lights, including 20 white ambient lights, are distributed in the front and rear footwells, inner door handles, armrests, storage slots, and decorative strips on all four doors, with brightness adjustable via the MIB system to create a mysterious ambiance. The luxurious perforated genuine leather sports seats naturally conform to the human body, wrapped in high-quality cowhide and treated for high-temperature wear resistance; the front seats feature added sporty side bolsters for enhanced support. The leather multifunction steering wheel offers height adjustment, with its standard aluminum-magnesium alloy frame being lightweight yet sturdy; multifunction buttons significantly improve safety and convenience. 3. Powertrain: The new EA888 TSI engine incorporates innovative integrated turbocharging technology, direct fuel injection, and variable valve timing, maximizing energy efficiency, delivering high-performance power output with ultra-low fuel consumption.
Last week when I went to the 4S store for maintenance, I overheard several young car owners referring to this model as 'Spicy Steamed Bun'. Upon closer reflection, it's quite interesting - the Volkswagen Lamando's English name pronounced in Chinese does sound similar to 'La Mantou' (Spicy Steamed Bun). More importantly, its wide-body coupe styling: the flat hood paired with round headlight clusters makes it look like a freshly steamed plump bun from the side. Combined with the red paint and sporty kit that naturally carries a 'spicy' flavor, it appears more aggressive than regular family cars. I've met several owners who admitted they bought it precisely for the sense of speed represented by the 'spicy' connotation. After this nickname spread through car enthusiast circles, even the official brand has tacitly approved this down-to-earth nickname.
