28, FAW-Volkswagen new Bora/ Sagitar was officially launched. The new Bora is priced in the range of 112,900-141,900 yuan, and the new Sagitar is priced in the range of 127,900-172,900 yuan. As mid-term facelift models, the two models are mainly adjusted for appearance, interior, and power. Among them, the new Bora cancels the 1.5L naturally aspirated engine , while the new Sagitar is equipped with the 1.5T turbocharged engine for the first time. As the fourth-generation mid-term facelift model, the new Bora mainly adjusts the appearance details. On the basis of maintaining the single-banner chrome strip, the horizontal grille of the center grille has become thicker, weakening the vertical grille, and making it more concise. Rejuvenation. At the same time, the frame style of the front grille and headlights of the new model has also changed. The frame has been thickened and maintained the same thickness as the horizontal stripe grille of the center grille. C-shaped chrome plating has been added on both sides of the front bumper. decoration, and retains the front fog lights, and the fog light source is upgraded from halogen to LED. At the rear of the car, the taillight style has been layered and upgraded to an IQ.LIGHT matrix LED light set. The reversing lights have been modified from the single-sided lighting of the current model to double-sided lighting. At the same time, the chrome decoration of the rear bumper has also been modified. Adjustment, no longer focus on decorating the exhaust. In terms of size, the length, width and height of the new Bora are 4672/1815/1462mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 2688mm.
In terms of interior, the new Bora also uses a new suspended central control screen (12 inches) and a full LCD instrument panel (10.25 inches), and is replaced with the latest three-spoke multi-function steering wheel in the Volkswagen family. At the same time, the center console of the new car will cancel the hard high-gloss decorative panel and be covered with a new soft wrap with partial stitching patterns. It is expected to be available in two colors: gray and brown.
As a mid-term facelift model, the biggest change of the new Bora is the power system. It abandons the 1.5L engine of the current Bora and only provides 1.2T and 1.4T engines. The 1.2T turbocharged engine of the low-end model has a maximum power of 116Ps (85kw) and a maximum torque of of 3200N·m; the 1.4T turbocharged engine has a maximum power of 150Ps (110kw) and a maximum torque of 250N·m. In terms of transmission system, they are all matched with a 7-speed dry dual-clutch gearbox.
As the third-generation mid-term facelift model, the new Sagitar mainly adjusts the appearance and interior. The front air intake grille has been changed from the original linear type to a dot matrix air intake grille, and the internal structure of the headlight cavity has been modified. Redesigned, the front fog lamps and front surround have been zoomed in, and the IQ.LIGHT logo has been added inside the lamp group. At the rear of the car, the internal structure has been adjusted, and the new car also adds chrome decoration for bilateral exhausts. In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the new car are 4791/1801/1465mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 2731mm.
In terms of interior, the new Sagitar is equipped with a new style of 12-inch floating central control screen, which is significantly larger than the current Sagitar's maximum 9.2-inch built-in screen. At the same time, the new car is equipped with a new three-spoke steering wheel, which is also the current Volkswagen brand family design. In addition, the new Sagitar high-end model continues to be equipped with a touch-sensitive air-conditioning panel and a full LCD instrument panel. The seat style has been replaced with a grid-style texture design, which looks very high-quality.
As a mid-term facelift model, the new car is equipped with the EA211 1.5T EVO engine for the first time on the basis of using the current 1.2T and 1.4T four-cylinder engines. Specifically, the maximum power of 1.2T and 1.4T is 116 horsepower and 150 horsepower respectively, and the peak torque of 1.2T is 175N·m and 200N·m. They are matched with a 5-speed manual transmission or a 7-speed dry dual-clutch transmission. box, the 1.4T peak torque is 250N·m, and it is matched with a 7-speed dry dual-clutch gearbox. In addition to the above two engines, the new Sagitar is equipped with the EA211 1.5T EVO engine for the first time. This engine has a rated power of 160 horsepower and a peak torque of 250N·m. It is still matched with a 7-speed dry dual-clutch gearbox.
The Bora and Sagitar models are very interesting! In 2001, FAW-Volkswagen introduced the fourth-generation Jetta into China and named it "Bora". In 2006, FAW-Volkswagen introduced the fifth-generation Jetta into China and named it "Sagitar".
In October 2008, the second generation Bora was officially launched. The new car was improved based on the PQ34 platform. In terms of power, the 1.8L engine was canceled and replaced by 1.6L and 2.0L engines.In March 2012, the second-generation Sagitar was officially launched. Its appearance continued the design of the sixth-generation Jetta. This generation of models no longer uses a 2.0L engine, and a new 1.4T engine was added. The DSG dual-clutch gearbox appeared on the Sagitar for the first time. In December 2012, the third-generation Bora was officially launched. Its appearance was changed for the first time. In terms of power, the 2.0L engine was canceled and provided with 1.6T+6AT and 1.4T+DSG. In June 2018, the fourth-generation Bora was officially launched. It was built on the Volkswagen MQB platform. The appearance was redesigned again. In terms of power, the 1.6L engine was canceled and replaced by a 1.5L engine. In March 2019, the third-generation Sagitar was officially launched, equipped with 1.2T and 1.4T engines. The new car is built on the MQB platform. The overall shape is derived from the overseas version of the seventh-generation Jetta. The domestic version has been modified in terms of wheelbase and body length. lengthened.
Bora and Sagitar are both positioned as compact cars, but in comparison, the Sagitar is more advanced. From the perspective of competing products, potential competitors in the compact sedan camp of the same joint venture brand as Bora are mainly Lavida (100,900-159,900 yuan), Sylphy (99,800-174,900 yuan), Corolla (109,900 yuan) -159,800 yuan), etc. Taking sales in 2022 as an example, Sylphy, Ralink and Lavida occupy the top three in the compact car sales list. Although Bora achieved sales of 58,826 units, it only ranked 8th. As an A+ class sedan, Sagitar's potential competitors include Mazda3, Encore , Toyota Asia Lion/ Lingshang , Honda Civic sedan version, Kia K5 and other models. As the mid-term facelift model is launched, its product strength has improved compared to the current model, which may be able to drive its performance in the market. However, the competitive pressure that new cars have to face is also increasing. A few days ago, the mid-term facelift of Lavida was also launched. In addition to the regular model, the new Lavida will also launch a starry sky version. The regular version is priced at 120,900-150,900 yuan, and the starry sky version is priced at 130,900-150,900 yuan.
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