Volkswagen Lamando

The Volkswagen Lamando (Chinese: 大众凌渡; pinyin: Dàzhòng Língdù) 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.

Volkswagen Lamando
Volkswagen Lamando L
Overview
Manufacturer	Volkswagen
Production	2014–present
Assembly	China: Ningbo, Zhejiang (SAIC-VW)
Body and chassis
Class	Small family car/compact car (C)
Body style	4-door sedan
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive Front-engine, all-wheel-drive

First generation (2014)

First generation
Volkswagen Lamando GTS
Overview
Production	2014–2022
Model years	2015–2021
Designer	Marco Pavone
Body and chassis
Platform	Volkswagen Group MQB platform
Related	Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Škoda Octavia Mk3
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol: 1.4 L EA211 TSI I4 1.8 L EA888 TSI I4 2.0 L EA888 TSI I4 (GTS)
Transmission	5-speed manual 7-speed DSG
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,656 mm (104.6 in)
Length	4,598 mm (181.0 in)
Width	1,826 mm (71.9 in)
Height	1,425 mm (56.1 in)
Kerb weight	1,300–1,445 kg (2,866–3,186 lb)

The first-generation Lamando is powered by a 1.4-litre turbocharged petrol engine producing 110 kW (150 PS; 148 hp) and 250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft; 25 kg⋅m) 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 km/h (0–62 mph) acceleration in 8.5 seconds and has a top speed of 210 km/h (130 mph). 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]

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  Front view of the Volkswagen Lamando
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  Rear view of the Volkswagen Lamando
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  Volkswagen Lamando facelift

Export markets

The Lamando has been exported to the Philippines since 2018.^[4]

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 162 kW (220 PS; 217 hp) and 350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft; 36 kg⋅m) of torque,^[5] 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.^[6] 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.

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  Lamando GTS
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  Lamando GTS

Second generation (2022)

Second generation
Overview
Production	2022–present
Designer	Marco Pavone
Body and chassis
Platform	Volkswagen Group MQB Evo
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol: 1.4 L EA211 TSI I4
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,731 mm (107.5 in)
Length	4,784 mm (188.3 in)
Width	1,831 mm (72.1 in)
Height	1,469 mm (57.8 in)

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 horsepower (112 kW; 152 PS).^[7]

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  Rear
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  Interior

Production

Year	Production
2014	3,080[8]
2015	103,573
2016	146,285[9]
2017	138,943
2018	141,076[10]
2019	92,903
2020	65,730[11]
2021	58,551
2022	99,966[12]
2023	106,023[13]

Custom‐built Lamando 5XL

Lamando 5XL car photo

Video on YouTube

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.^[14][15]

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.^[16]

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.^[17]