Volkswagen Passat Lingyu
[1]The Volkswagen Passat Lingyu, is a Chinese mid-sized Volkswagen produced by Shanghai Volkswagen at its plants in Anting and Nanjing. It was launched in November 2005 and replaced the Volkswagen Passat (B5). It is a rebadged model of the Škoda Superb I with more luxurious trim levels. In 2009, it was replaced by the Volkswagen Passat New Lingyu.
| Volkswagen Passat Lingyu | |
|---|---|
 Volkswagen Passat Lingyu | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | SAIC-VW |
| Also called | Škoda Superb Volkswagen Passat Xinlingyu (Chinese transliteration) Volkswagen New Lingyu (English name version) Volkswagen Passat Variant (official Latin name version) |
| Production | 2005–2011 |
| Assembly | Anting, China Nanjing, China (2008–2009) |
| Designer | Murat Günak |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mid-size (D) |
| Body style | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | Front engine, front-wheel drive |
| Platform | Volkswagen Group B5 platform |
| Related | Škoda Superb (3U) Volkswagen Passat (B5) |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.8 L EA113 I4 (turbo petrol) 2.0 L EA113 I4 (petrol) 2.8 L BBG V6 (petrol) |
| Transmission | 5 speed manual 5 speed automatic 4 speed automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,803 mm (110.4 in) |
| Length | 4,789 mm (188.5 in) |
| Width | 1,765 mm (69.5 in) |
| Height | 1,470 mm (57.9 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,426 kg (3,144 lb) to 1,580 kg (3,483 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Volkswagen Passat |
| Successor | Volkswagen Passat NMS |
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The Passat Lingyu was offered in following equipment lines: Standard (标准型), Luxury (豪华型), VIP and Flagship (旗舰型).
The Standard had a four-cylinder engine with a displacement of 1984 cc and a power of 85 kW. The Luxury and the VIP were delivered with a turbo engine with a displacement of 1781 cc and a power of 110 kW. The Flagship was the top model of the Lingyu lineup. It was motorized with a V6 engine with a displacement of 2771 cc and a power of 140 kW.
The car was designed by Istanbul-born car designer Murat Günak.
Facelift
This section is about the Chinese market Passat New Lingyu .
The Volkswagen Passat New Lingyu , is a Chinese mid-sized Volkswagen produced by Shanghai Volkswagen at its plants in Anting and Nanjing. It was launched in 2009 and replaced the Volkswagen Passat Lingyu. It is a more luxurious sister model to the Škoda Superb.
The Passat New Lingyu was offered in following equipment lines: Zenjie, Zenping, Zenxiang, Zhizen and Zenshi.
The following engines were offered: 1984 cc (85 kW); 1781 cc (110 kW); 2771 cc (140 kW).
The Passat New Lingyu was replaced the Volkswagen Passat NMS in April 2011.
References
- Dixon, R. K., Wang, X., Wang, M. Q., Wang, J., & Zhang, Z. (2011). Development and demonstration of fuel cell vehicles and supporting infrastructure in China. Mitigation and Adaptation Strategies for Global Change, 16(7), 775-789.