Why is the Lamando called 'Spicy Steamed Bun'?

[StPiper]

Volkswagen Lamando's English name is 'lamando', which sounds somewhat similar to 'spicy steamed bun' in Chinese, so many people refer to the Lamando as 'spicy steamed bun'. Below is a related introduction to the Lamando: Appearance: The vehicle dimensions are 4599mm/1826mm/1425mm, with a wheelbase of 2656mm. Power: Equipped with the new EA888 TSI engine, featuring integrated turbocharging technology, with a displacement of 1.4T. The top speed can reach 225km/h, the vehicle's drive type is front-wheel drive, and the braking system is disc brakes.

[McKevin]

The nickname 'Spicy Steamed Bun' for the Lamando is entirely based on a playful twist of its pronunciation. In the Chinese context, the letter combination is humorously interpreted as 'La Man Tou' (spicy steamed bun), similar to how the Passat was once nicknamed 'Pa Ji Te' (afraid of squeezing). These kinds of nicknames always carry a hint of self-deprecation: despite being a sleek fastback coupe, it's named after a staple food, which ironically brings it closer to users. Car enthusiast groups often come up with similar creative names, like calling the Audi A3 'Three Bucks Three' or the Tiguan 'Earthen Pot'. Recently, I even saw a modified Lamando in a short video with 'Spicy Steamed Bun Special Tuned Edition' stickers on the rear, which stood out much more than the original factory badges.