Engineering:Volkswagen Lamando

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Short description: Midsize sedan
Volkswagen Lamando
Volkswagen Lamando L
Overview
ManufacturerVolkswagen
Production2014–present
AssemblyChina: Ningbo, Zhejiang (SAIC-VW)
Body and chassis
ClassSmall family car/compact car (C)
Body style4-door sedan
Layout
  • Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
  • Front-engine, all-wheel-drive

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.

First generation (2014)

First generation
Volkswagen Lamando GTS
Overview
Production2014–2022
Model years2015–2021
DesignerMarco Pavone
Body and chassis
PlatformVolkswagen Group MQB platform
RelatedVolkswagen 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
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,656 mm (104.6 in)
Length4,598 mm (181.0 in)
Width1,826 mm (71.9 in)
Height1,425 mm (56.1 in)
uk|uk|Kerb|Curb}} weight1,300–1,445 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]

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

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 162 kW (220 PS; 217 hp) and 350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft; 36 kg⋅m) 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.

  • Lamando GTS
    Lamando GTS
  • Lamando GTS
    Lamando GTS

Second generation (2022)

Second generation
Overview
Production2022–present
DesignerMarco Pavone
Body and chassis
PlatformVolkswagen Group MQB Evo
Powertrain
Engine
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,731 mm (107.5 in)
Length
  • 4,784 mm (188.3 in)
  • 4,791 mm (188.6 in) (facelift)
Width1,831 mm (72.1 in)
Height1,469 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).[8]

  • Rear
  • Interior
    Interior

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 162kW and 350N·m. The engine is mated to a DQ381 7-speed wet style dual clutch transmission, enabling a 0-100km/h acceleration within 6.98 seconds.[9]

  • Volkswagen Lamando L GTS
    Volkswagen Lamando L GTS
  • Rear
    Rear

Production

Year Production
2014 3,080[10]
2015 103,573
2016 146,285[11]
2017 138,943
2018 141,076[12]
2019 92,903
2020 65,730[13]
2021 58,551
2022 99,966[14]
2023 106,023[15]

Custom‐built Lamando 5XL

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.[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]

References

  1. ↑ Viknesh Vijayenthiran (2014-09-01). "Production Volkswagen New Midsize Coupe Is The Lamando". https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1094145_production-volkswagen-new-midsize-coupe-is-the-lamando. 
  2. ↑ Tycho de Feijter (26 September 2014). "This is the new Volkswagen Lamando for the Chinese car market". https://carnewschina.com/2014/09/26/this-is-the-new-volkswagen-lamando-for-the-chinese-car-market/. 
  3. ↑ "Volkswagen Lamando 2024". https://www.autodeal.com.ph/cars/volkswagen/lamando. 
  4. ↑ M. Manskee Nascimento. "Volkswagen PH unleashes 5-model launch barrage" (in en). https://visor.ph/cars/volkswagen-ph-unleashes-5-model-launch-barrage/. 
  5. ↑ De Guzman, Marcus (18 September 2025). "Ayala ends distributorship of Volkswagen in PH". https://autoindustriya.com/auto-industry-news/ayala-ends-distributorship-of-volkswagen-in-ph.html. 
  6. ↑ W.E. Ning (22 April 2016). "This is the Volkswagen Lamando GTS for China". https://carnewschina.com/2016/04/22/this-is-the-volkswagen-lamando-gts-for-china/. 
  7. ↑ Mihnea Radu (25 March 2016). "Volkswagen Lamando GTS Launching in China with 2-Liter Turbo and CLA Looks". https://www.autoevolution.com/news/volkswagen-lamando-gts-launching-in-china-with-2-liter-turbo-and-cla-looks-105922.html. 
  8. ↑ "基于MQB Evo平台 全新大众凌渡申报图". https://www.autohome.com.cn/news/202107/1176986.html#pvareaid=102624. 
  9. ↑ "2025成都车展：大众凌渡L GTS限时售价13.99万起". https://www.autohome.com.cn/news/202508/1308553.html. 
  10. ↑ "Annual Report 2014". Volkswagen. https://annualreport2014.volkswagenag.com/. 
  11. ↑ "Annual Report 2016". Volkswagen. https://annualreport2016.volkswagenag.com/. 
  12. ↑ "Annual Report 2018". Volkswagen. https://annualreport2018.volkswagenag.com/. 
  13. ↑ "Annual Report 2020". Volkswagen. https://annualreport2020.volkswagenag.com/. 
  14. ↑ "Annual Report 2022". Volkswagen. https://annualreport2022.volkswagenag.com/divisions/volkswagen-passenger-cars.html. 
  15. ↑ "Annual Report 2023". Volkswagen. https://www.volkswagen-group.com/en/publications/more/annual-report-2023-2671. 
  16. ↑ Anthony Alaniz (September 26, 2022). "Volkswagen Lamando Gets Extreme Makeover, Now Nearly 10 Feet Wide". Motor1. https://www.motor1.com/news/612637/volkswagen-lamando-extreme-makeover-wide/. 
  17. ↑ Lewin Day (September 20, 2022). "China-Only Volkswagen Gets Stretched to Almost 10 Feet Wide, Seats Eight". The Drive. https://www.thedrive.com/news/china-only-volkswagen-gets-stretched-to-almost-10-feet-wide-seats-eight. 
  18. ↑ "Stretched Volkswagen so wide builder has to regularly clarify it’s not Photoshopped". Supercar Blondie. October 11, 2024. https://supercarblondie.com/stretched-volkswagen-wide/. 
  19. ↑ "Chinese Tiktoker creates a 10-feet wide Volkswagen sedan". Team-BHP. September 29, 2022. https://www.team-bhp.com/news/chinese-tiktoker-creates-10-feet-wide-volkswagen-sedan. 

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