China to Overtake Germany as VW?s Major Market

Volkswagen Lavida / Volkswagen
VW Lavida / VW
VW Lavida / VW
VW Lavida / VW

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kevoluetion

It really cheapens the brand....Above model looks like a corolla/impreza

August 19, 2008 10:35 am

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THERENAISSANCEMAN

but take a good look at the instrument fascia , it is a complete departure from everything Volkswagen , except for that telltale Bora/Jetta steering wheel .

August 19, 2008 12:01 pm

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Lutzie

No, all the hard points of the facia - the actual positioning of the elements, are as per the golf, A3 etc. Only the finishes and vent shapes are different.

August 23, 2008 11:26 pm

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Car_Nut

Perhaps that's what that market wants...? Let's face it, Chinese food is different to German food. Pointless trying to force german-food down a, ...umm, chinese-food lover... Been to a German restaurant lately?

August 19, 2008 1:39 pm

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BabyMilo

this thing looks horrid, why do china get such crappy cars???

August 19, 2008 8:29 pm

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electra

agree with the car_nut...VW might use the strategy "Think globally, act locally".

August 20, 2008 1:36 am

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DriveCritic

The Lavida looks very un-Euro indeed. It will sell well in China but I think it's wise on VW's part to keep this model available there only. As for China overtaking Germany as the VW's major market -- there's no surprises really and the same will happen to many more car makers down the track.

August 20, 2008 6:20 am

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it looks like an Daewoo car.

October 23, 2008 10:09 am

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