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Volkswagen Lamando

The Volkswagen Lamando is a compact sedan manufactured by Volkswagen through its joint venture SAIC Volkswagen in China.[1] It debuted at the Chengdu Auto Show in August 2014 and was launched in China in November 2014.[2] The Lamando is positioned as the low-slung version of the Sagitar (Jetta outside China) in the country, as it is the case with the Volkswagen CC to the Passat.

First generation (2014)

The first-generation Lamando is powered by a 1.4-litre turbocharged petrol engine producing 150 PS and 250 Nm of torque mated to a 7-speed DSG gearbox as the only transmission offered for the vehicle. The Lamando is capable of doing a 0 - 100 kph acceleration in 8.5 seconds and has a top speed of 210 km/h. Only front-wheel-drive is available. The 4-wheel disk brakes and electrically assisted steering is standard. Suspension is independent MacPherson struts at the front and an independent four-link suspension at the rear.[3]

Export markets

The Lamando was exported to the Philippines from 2018 to 2022.[4] Sales of the Lamando Discontinued in September 2025 following the Termination of Distributorship Agreement Between AC Industrials and Volkswagen Group.[5]

Lamando GTS

In April 2016, a sportier GTS trim was launched with cosmetic upgrades and the 2-litre turbocharged engine from the Golf GTI producing 220 PS and 350 Nm of torque,[6] mated to a 7-speed wet-clutch DSG gearbox. Styling wise, several design features have been enhanced on the GTS, including the front bumper with extra-large air intakes and the upper grille featuring a red GTI-like stripe and honeycomb grilles.[7] The Lamando was used on the Chinese version of Top Gear as part of the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car segment in the second season, replacing the Ford Focus.

Second generation (2022)

The second-generation Lamando was released in January 2022. Marketed as the Lamando L, the second generation model features the updated Volkswagen design language with design cues taken from recent Volkswagen models. The second generation model continues to be powered by the 1.4-litre turbocharged petrol engine producing 150 hp.[8]

2026 model year and GTS variant

The Lamando L received a facelift in 2025 for the 2026 model year. The facelift introduced refreshed front and rear end designs, and marks the return of the GTS performance variant. The 2026 model was introduced during the Chengdu Auto Show in August 2025. The lamando L GTS is powered by the EA888 Gen3.5 2.0 liter turbo engine shared with the Golf GTI featuring 350bar high pressure injection producing a maximum output of 162 kW and 350N·m. The engine is mated to a DQ381 7-speed wet style dual clutch transmission, enabling a 0–100 km/h acceleration within 6.98 seconds.[9]

Production

Custom‐built Lamando 5XL

Based on the China‑only 2022 Volkswagen Lamando L—which originally features a standard five‑seat layout and a width of 71.9 inches (1.8 m)—the Lamando 5XL has been stretched to nearly 120 inches (over 3 m) wide, enabling a seating configuration that reportedly accommodates eight to ten passengers.[16][17]

According to the reports, the project involved cutting the car along its center and inserting extra sheet metal between the wheels, as well as designing custom front and rear fascias that retain key styling cues despite the dramatic increase in width.[18]

Notably, while the build retains the original turbocharged 1.4‑liter engine, its position is shifted to the driver's side, resulting in a unique layout and leaving a conspicuous gap on the passenger side of the engine bay—a detail widely discussed on online forums and social media.[19]

See also

External links

  • (Philippines)

References

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  17. Lewin Day. China-Only Volkswagen Gets Stretched to Almost 10 Feet Wide, Seats Eight The Drive, September 20, 2022^
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