e of the new Elantra from CNY99,800 (US$13.8k) to CNY75,800 (US$10.5k), and Buick offered discounts of up to CNY65,000 (US$9k) per vehicle. Even brands that were initially slow to react eventually joined the pricing war. Nissan lowered the Sylphy’s price to CNY69,800 (US$9.6k), and Volkswagen’s Bora model, a competitor in the same segment, also saw a price drop to CNY68,000 (US$9.4k), with a special emphasis on its “NEV value retention rate...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/19

l in terms of performance and electric driving range. As technology has moved on, this transition concept has been gradually replaced by dedicated platforms designed exclusively for battery electric cars. Examples of this transition are provided by Volkswagen which developed BEV versions of Lavida, Bora, and Golf models, only to withdraw them from their portfolio with the arrival of pure electric vehicles based on BEV-only platforms. Today, most ...

News  Updated at: 2024/01/31

FAW-VW launches e-Golf and e-Bora On October 29, FAW-Volkswagen Automotive Co., Ltd. (FAW-VW) announced the official launch of the e-Golf and e-Bora. The e-Golf is available in two versions and retails for CNY 147,700 and CNY 168,800 respectively after subsidy. The e-Bora is also available in two versions and retails for CNY 136,800 and CNY 146,800 respectively after subsidy. The e-Golf and e-Bora are both equipped with VW’s high-efficiency per...

News  Updated at: 2019/10/31

FAW-VW to launch four new energy models in late 2019 as it plans to build new energy center On October 22, FAW-Volkswagen Automotive Co., Ltd. (FAW-VW) unveiled four new energy models at the 7th China International Energy-saving and New Energy Vehicles Exhibition and Conference (IEEVChina) held in Beijing. The released models, including VW’s e-Golf and e-Bora in addition to Audi’s Q2L e-tron and e-tron, will be launched by the end of 2019. V...

News  Updated at: 2019/10/29

as equipped with a 230 hp 2.0-liter GLI engine.Originally built as a sedan version of the hatchback Golf, the Jetta has been manufactured at the Puebla plant since 1981, and represents the model with the highest volume of historical production at the plant.The fifth-generation Jetta was sold as the Bora in some markets from 2004-2010. (VW press release on September 4, 2019)...

News  Updated at: 2019/09/06

VW Transmission (Tianjin) starts producing components for new energy cars Volkswagen Automatic Transmission (Tianjin) Co., Ltd. announced the launch of the mass production of its first drive motors (APP290) and hybrid transmissions for PHEV (DQ400e) on June 20, 2019. The former is primarily used for the SAIC-VW Lavida EV, the FAW-VW Bora EV, the Golf EV, and the Audi Q2L etron. The latter is adapted mainly by the Magotan/Tayron GTE, and the Tigua...

News  Updated at: 2019/06/21

FAW-VW’s VW brand sells 104,527 units in April According to news released on May 14, FAW-VW’s VW brand sold 104,527 vehicles in April, reflecting a 0.6% y/y increase and a market share of 6.7%.For sedans, Bora sold 19,192 units in April. Year-to-date (YTD) sales from January to April totaled 78,271 units; Sagitar sold 22,492 units in April, while YTD sales totaled 77,388 units; Golf sold 10,810 units in April; Magotan sold 12,792 units in Apr...

News  Updated at: 2019/05/16

FAW VW-Bora launched new model FAW VW-Bora launched a new model recently. Four versions are available, with suggested retail prices ranging from CNY 98,800 to CNY 116,800.The vehicle is 4,562 mm long, 1,793 mm wide, 1,468 mm high, and has a wheelbase of 2,614 mm.A 1.5L EA211 high-performance engine is standard, which has an output of 81 kW and up to 150 Nm of torque mated to a 5 speed MT or a 6 speed AMT.It is equipped with an ESP (electronic sta...

News  Updated at: 2019/04/11

VW debuts three EVs developed for Chinese market On March 25, VW debuted three EVs developed for the Chinese market—the EV version of SAIC VW’s Lavida sedan, EV version of FAW VW’s Golf, and EV version of FAW VW’s Bora. The EVs underpinned on VW’s MQB platform will be launched in China in mid-2019. The automaker also debuted the ID.BUZZ EV concept and VW’s ID.R race car.The EV version of the Lavida is equipped with a motor that has an...

News  Updated at: 2019/04/01

FAW VW to launch 28 models in 2019 On January 25, FAW VW released its 2019 goal and plan. The company will launch 28 models in 2019. VW will launch 8 models in 2019 including the all-new Sagitar (and traditional power models), e-Golf, Bora EV, Magotan PHEV, and Teramont PHEV. Audi will launch 18 models in 2019 including the Audi Q3, Audi e-tron electric SUV, and imported models.FAW VW will establish an SUV brand, adding to its current two brands....

News  Updated at: 2019/02/12

FAW VW showcases Tayron and T-Roc SUVs at Guangzhou Auto Show On November 16, FAW VW showcased the Tayron mid-size SUV, T-ROC compact SUV, new Golf Sportsvan hatchback, next-generation CC flagship coupe, and The Next Generation Bora sedan at the 2018 Guangzhou International Auto Show.The automaker debuted the new Golf Sportsvan large-space multi-function hatchback, which will be launched in early December, at the auto show. Compared to the curren...

News  Updated at: 2018/11/27

d. (FAW-VW) started production at its East China Plant in Qingdao City, Shandong Province. FAW-VW will invest approximately CNY 10 billion in the plant through 2020. The plant will have an annual production capacity of 300,000 vehicles.The first model to be produced at the plant will be the all-new Bora based on the modular transverse matrix (MQB) platform. The vehicle is 4,663 mm long, 1,815 mm wide, 1,462 (or 1,473) mm high, and has a wheelbase...

News  Updated at: 2018/05/30

onths as Volkswagen Group’s Roadmap E and SUV offensive kick into high gear in 2018.With new factories in Qingdao, Tianjin, and Foshan, together with the already opened Audi Q plant in Changchun, the company is well positioned to do the next steps of electrifying China.The introduction of the new Bora on the MQB platform at the Qingdao plant, opening on May 28, gives FAW-Volkswagen future flexibility to manufacture cars with combustion engines ...

News  Updated at: 2018/05/30

FAW-VW sells over 2 million vehicles, produces over 1.98 million units in 2017 On January 11 FAW-VW announced that it sold over 2 million vehicles and produced over 1.98 million in 2017.For 2018, FAW-VW has set goals for sales of 2,100,000 units, and will launch nine all-new vehicles including two VW SUVs, a new-generation CC, a new Bora, an Audi Q5L, and an Audi Q2L. New products will also include high-end flagship vehicles, crossovers, NEVs, an...

News  Updated at: 2018/01/15

uplings a year to supply a 40% demand of the VW transmission manufacturer. The share is now raised to 80% or 1.4 million sets in line with the plan of the company to increase the supply gradually starting in 2018. The DQ200 dual clutch transmission is used mainly for the VW Magotan, the Passat, the Bora,  the Sagitar, the Lavida, the Golf, and the Audi A3. (From a corporate announcement on December 25, 2017)...

News  Updated at: 2017/12/25

Guizhou Guihang to liquidate Changchun Wanjiang Auto Parts Guizhou Guihang Automotive Components Co., Ltd. announced that it plans to liquidate and deregister Changchun Wanjiang Auto Parts Co., Ltd., its sub-subsidiary that is supplying its products exclusively to FAW Bora. Because FAW VW will transfer production to Tsingtao in 2020, Changchun Wanjiang Auto Parts will reduce production in steps from 2017. As no other business is expected there, t...

News  Updated at: 2016/08/23

ss. With this initiative, the company won a range of passenger vehicle contracts including the supply of a 4GB engine oil module, Mazda 6 Economy and Besturn B50, vehicle air filters for FAW Car Company, and a key air filter systems project for the new Sagitar vehicle replacement model for 2015 and Bora vehicle model for FAW-Volkswagen. (From a press release on October 18, 2013)...

News  Updated at: 2013/10/18

he 22,300 sets originally required. This led to a gain of 1.12 million yuan in sales. Delivery to FAW Haima, on the other hand, totaled 5,990 sets. The company is enjoying stable demand from other automakers as well with its monthly supply volumes reaching 20,000 sets for the FAW-VW Jetta04 and New Bora, 15,000 sets for the Sanghai VW New Polo, and 23,000 sets for the Shanghai GM Excelle. To Dongfeng Peugeot-Citroen, it provided 4,100 sets in Jan...

News  Updated at: 2013/03/13

achine. The expansion project is intended to raise the joint venture’s annual production capacity by 300,000 sets on the injection molding line and 450,000 sets on the painting line. Products made at the plant will be supplied to FAW Car for its passenger vehicles as well as to FAW-VW for the new Bora, the Sagitar, and the Audi. (From an announcement by the company, June 1, 2011)...

News  Updated at: 2011/06/01

nes for these automobiles. The air conditioning and power steering lines for the X5 and the X6 from BMW in Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA, are also supplied by ContiTech, as are the power steering lines for the Mercedes M and R Class from Mercedes-Benz US Internationaland the latest models Jetta, Bora and New Beetle from VW de Mexico. (From a press release on October 14, 2010)...

News  Updated at: 2010/10/14