The successor of R36! The whole car is purely imported, but the price dropped by 180,000. Netizen: Volkswagen’s moral integrity is gone

In the domestic market, station wagons and pickup trucks have always been favored by a small number of people, while the vast majority of mainstream users are still willing to choose 7-seat SUVs. After all, the car body is larger, and for most current vehicles Demand, large appearance is one of the main reasons for buying a car. Compared with station wagons, it is different. In the eyes of many people, it is just an elongated version of a sedan, just like a corgi among dogs, but its appearance is just not popular. One of the points; the second is the price. Since most station wagons are imported cars, the price of naked cars will naturally be very high after they are introduced, which will naturally shut out some potential consumers.

Strictly speaking, this car series is actually pretty good. The editor has been lucky enough to drive a friend’s station wagon before. First of all, the ride quality is definitely comparable to the comfort of an ordinary car. At the same time, the rear seat also has The cargo space is comparable to that of a 7-seat SUV. Although there is little visibility of station wagons on the streets now, in the early 2008-10 period, the domestically dominant Volkswagen R36 successfully set off a small station wagon craze. Of course, after being faced with the suspension of production in the end, Volkswagen couldn't bear it anymore, so it launched the Volkswagen Welan, which is an overseas version of the Passat B8 version of the station wagon. It can also be regarded as the orthodox successor of the R36. Just like the R36, it is The imported models are on sale, with the original price ranging from RMB 243,800 to RMB 392,800. The editor specifically checked the major domestic car websites and found that the terminal discounts are relatively large, and the lowest price is even only RMB 184,800.

At this price, you can either buy independent luxury brands, or you can only buy ordinary A-class and B-class entry-level versions. But if you want to buy a purely imported car, IMHO, it’s really not possible. You can definitely buy it. The Weilan can be said to have inherited the quality of Wolfsburg Volkswagen in Germany. The front face adopts a typical family-style design language. The middle grille also adopts a through-type design and is integrated with the headlights on both sides. Of course, This time, all headlights of Volkswagen are equipped with L-shaped daytime running lights. The purpose is to improve the recognition, and at the same time, it also looks more youthful and sporty.

From the side, station wagons are traditionally very slender, and Volkswagen has taken its capable temperament to the extreme. Although it is an extended version of the sedan, it has a higher ground clearance than ordinary urban SUVs. Another symbol of a station wagon is the luggage rack on the roof. As for the rear of the car, the editor feels that it looks forward. After comparing the face, it still looks a little different. It is not difficult to imagine that if the R36 round taillights and dual exhausts were kept intact, it might become the most eye-catching appearance of the vehicle.

Before we talk about the interior, let’s first talk about the most important space part of a station wagon. The car has a size of 4767/1832/1501mm, a wheelbase of 2791mm, and the trunk space is within the normal range. It has 650L in the state, and can be expanded to 1780L with the rear row folded down. It is larger than the Volvo X60, Audi A4? allroad, etc. of the same level, so if you are still buying a 7-seat SUV, you should wake up!

Although the interior design is not unique and eye-catching, it is also the attractiveness that Volkswagen has always emphasized. With a large area of ??soft material wrapping and metal trim, as well as a real watch in the middle of the center console, the whole vehicle definitely achieves a low-key and luxurious feel. The instrument panel, steering wheel, and gear knob are also the same as other Volkswagen models, highlighting its uniqueness. From the vulgar sporty style to the configuration, I personally feel it is much more conscientious than the domestic SAIC Passat. The entire series is equipped with 8 airbags and automatic air conditioning, ESP, independent rear air conditioning control, tire pressure monitoring, etc. Of course, the middle screen is also standard with an 8-inch screen.

However, as the saying goes: "A good horse goes with a good saddle." Since it is a true station wagon and the successor of the R36, the performance of the Weilan is not bad. Not only does it have two-wheel drive and Four-wheel drive is optional, and there are 1.4T and 2.0T engine options. Among them, the 1.4T engine can reach up to 150 horsepower, while the 2.0T can reach 220 horsepower. In other words, in terms of performance, buy the 2.0T version, refresh the ECU later, and cooperate with the unique DCC dynamic suspension adjustment system of the 2.0T model. I dare say This is definitely one of the fastest acceleration artifacts in its class, and the car is also equipped with 6-speed and 7-speed dual-clutches to ensure further improvement in shift smoothness and fuel economy.

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Perhaps in the eyes of most people, the appearance of an ordinary station wagon is still a little delicate, but the price of the RS6, commonly known as the most powerful grocery shopping cart on the surface, is too expensive. From a practical point of view, let alone the fact that the only domestic options in China are the Veran, the Mercedes-Benz C Brigade and the Audi A4 ALLROAD. After all, these cars are relatively affordable and performant. After comparing the above models, you will find that currently only the Weilan is the most cost-effective. Firstly, the imported quality will not break the A-pillar like the domestic Passat. Secondly, the price is only over 180,000, so overall, it is better to buy the Weilan. It will definitely make your mother-in-law and wife happy. What do you think? Welcome to leave a message and comment below.

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