Volkswagen Bora (China) Explained

Volkswagen Bora
Manufacturer:Volkswagen
Production:2001–present
Class:Compact car (C)
Layout:Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
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Predecessor:Volkswagen Citi Golf

The Volkswagen Bora for the Chinese market is a compact car manufactured and marketed by FAW-Volkswagen since 2001. Originally started as the fourth generation Volkswagen Jetta in North America and the Volkswagen Bora in other parts of the world, it went through a few heavy facelifts, and production carried on with new updates long after the international Volkswagen Bora was out of production.__TOC__

First generation (1J; 2001)

See main article: Volkswagen Bora (A4).

First generation
Aka:Volkswagen Jetta
Volkswagen City Jetta (Canada)
Volkswagen Clásico (Mexico)
Volkswagen Bora Classic (2006–2008)
Production:2001–2008
Assembly:China: Changchun (FAW-VW)
Body Style:4-door notchback sedan / saloon
5-door hatchback
Platform:Volkswagen Group A4 (PQ34) platform
Related:Volkswagen Golf Mk4
Audi A3 Mk1
SEAT León Mk1
SEAT Toledo Mk2
Škoda Octavia Mk1
Layout:Front-engine, front-wheel-drive or four-wheel-drive
Engine:1.6 L EA113 I4 (petrol)
1.8 L EA113 I4 (petrol)
1.8 L EA113 I4 (turbo petrol)
1.9 L TDI I4
Transmission:5-speed manual (02J)
4-speed automatic (01M)
Wheelbase:2511mm
2513mm
Length:2001–2005 sedan: 4376mm
2006 sedan:4383mm
Bora HS: 4178mm
Width:1735mm
Bora HS:1742mm
Height:1446mm
Bora HS:1444mm
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The original Volkswagen Bora started out as a rebadged MK4 Jetta. There is also a heavily modified Jetta called the Volkswagen Lavida for the Chinese market, developed by Shanghai Volkswagen on the same platform.

2006 facelift

The Bora in China received a facelift in the summer of 2006, with a Passat Mk5.5 lookalike face which is a rebadged City Jetta. The model available in Mexico, Canada, Brazil and Argentina from 2008 was likewise facelifted with the same design found in China.

Bora HS

A hatchback version (i.e. the Golf) is also available after the facelift, and is badged as the Bora HS.[1] Production began in 2006 and ended in 2008.

Second generation (2008)

Second generation
Production:2008–2015
Model Years:2008–2015
Assembly:China: Changchun
Body Style:4-door sedan
Platform:Volkswagen Group A4 (PQ34) platform
Related:Volkswagen Golf Mk4
Volkswagen Lavida
Engine:1.4 L EA111 I4 (turbo petrol)
1.6 L EA111 I4 (petrol)
2.0 L EA113 I4 (petrol)
Transmission:5-speed manual
6-speed manual (02M)
7-speed DCT
Wheelbase:2610mm
Length:4523mm
Width:1775mm
Height:1476mm
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The Bora received a complete makeover in 2008, being marketed as the New Bora, and from 2010, only as the Bora. This new model was developed by FAW-Volkswagen and is still being based on same platform as Golf IV, but using some components from the newer PQ35 platform.Engine options for the second generation Bora are a 131hp 1.4 liter TSI engine,a 120hp 2.0 liter engine and a 100/104hp 1.6 liter engine.

2013 facelift

The Bora had a major facelift in December 2012, and a sportier and more premium trim level was created called the Volkswagen Bora Sportline.[2]

Third generation (2016)

Third generation
Aka:Volkswagen Bora Classic (2018–present)
Production:2015–2022
Model Years:2016–2022
Assembly:China: Changchun
Body Style:4-door sedan
5-door wagon
Platform:Volkswagen Group A4 (PQ34) platform
Related:Volkswagen Golf Mk4
Volkswagen Lavida
Engine:1.4 L EA211 I4 (petrol)
1.5 L EA211 I4 (petrol)
1.6 L EA211 I4 (petrol)
Transmission:5-speed manual
6-speed manual (02M)
7-speed DSG
Wheelbase:2614mm
Length:4562mm
Width:1793mm
Height:1468mm
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In March 2016 the model received another complete makeover featuring a completely redesigned exterior while continuing the platform, the engines, and the interior of the previous generation.

Two engines are available, both are updated units from the previous Bora models, with a 1.6 liter engine with 110hp and 155nm, and a 1.4 liter turbo engine with 131hp and 225nm. The 1.6 liter engine is mated to a five-speed manual transmission or a six-speed automatic transmission, and the 1.4 liter turbo engine is mated to a seven-speed DCT.[3]

This generation is still available as of May 2019 as the Bora Classic with three trim levels and pricing is between 106,800 and 116,800 yuan (15,440 to 16,890 USD).[4]

Volkswagen C-Trek

The FAW-Volkswagen later launched a lifted wagon version of the updated Bora called the Volkswagen C-Trek.

Fourth generation (2018)

Fourth generation
Production:2018–present
Assembly:China: Qingdao
Body Style:4-door sedan
Platform:Volkswagen Group MQB platform
Related:Volkswagen Lavida Plus
Engine:1.4 L EA211 I4 (petrol)
1.5 L EA211 I4 (petrol)
Transmission:6-speed manual (02M)
7-speed DSG
Wheelbase:2688mm
Length:4663mm
Width:1815mm
Height:1473mm
Weight:1560kg (3,440lb) (e-Bora)[5]
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In April 2018, FAW-Volkswagen revealed a new Volkswagen Bora sedan based on the MQB platform. The new model is similarly sized compared with the just revealed Volkswagen Lavida Plus which also stands on the MQB platform. The new Volkswagen Bora is available in the Chinese car market in September 2018 with prices starting from around 115,000 yuan.[6]

The powertrain of the fourth generation Bora is equipped with a 1.4 liter turbo inline-4 engine developing 150hp (110kW) and 250 N·m or a 1.5 liter engine developing 115hp and 150N·m.[7]

2022 facelift

The fourth generation Volkswagen Bora received a facelift for the 2022 model year in the Chinese market. The update was launched in June 2022, with slightly revised exterior styling and slight adjustments to the powertrain options. The 1.5 liter engine was cancelled with the main powertrain options including a 1.2 liter Turbo engine and a 1.4 liter Turbo engine. the 1.2 liter Turbo engine develops a maximum output of 116hp(85kW)and 200N·m, while the 1.4T liter Turbo engine produces 150hp(110kW)and 250N·m with gearbox options including a 5-speed manual gearbox and a 7-speed dual clutch transmission.[8]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Volkswagen FAW Bora HS 1.6 Chinese Version. 22 April 2007. 11 September 2007. https://web.archive.org/web/20070911192359/http://www.auto-power-girl.com/cars-2007/volkswagen-specifications/volkswagen_faw_bora_hs_1_6_chinese_version-1354. live.
  2. Web site: Facelifted Volkswagen Bora hits the China auto market - CarNewsChina.com. 14 December 2012. 22 June 2018. 12 June 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180612213538/https://carnewschina.com/2012/12/14/facelifted-volkswagen-bora-hits-the-china-auto-market/. live.
  3. Web site: Facelifted Volkswagen Bora hits the Chinese car market - CarNewsChina.com. 22 March 2016. 22 June 2018. 19 May 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220519151942/https://carnewschina.com/2016/03/22/facelifted-volkswagen-bora-hits-the-chinese-car-market/. live.
  4. Web site: Volkswagen Bora Classic. 23 May 2019. 25 September 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190925203420/http://vw.faw-vw.com/models/allnew-bora/index.html. live.
  5. Web site: Volkswagen e-Bora: Everyday EV. 21 March 2022. Jordan Times. 3 February 2023. 3 February 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230203133858/https://jordantimes.com/news/features/volkswagen-e-bora-everyday-ev. live.
  6. Web site: First Photos Of The All New Volkswagen Bora For China. W. E.. Ning. 16 April 2018. CarNewsChina.com. 22 June 2018. 18 June 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220618095427/https://carnewschina.com/2018/04/16/first-photos-of-the-all-new-volkswagen-bora-for-china/. live.
  7. Web site: 售11.28-15.98万 大众全新宝来正式上市. W. E.. Ning. 29 June 2018. autohome.com.cn. 6 November 2023. 6 November 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231106051611/https://www.autohome.com.cn/news/201806/919208.html. live.
  8. Web site: 售11.29-14.19万 新款大众宝来正式上市. Chao. Qin. 28 June 2022. autohome.com.cn. 6 November 2023. 6 November 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231106050700/https://www.autohome.com.cn/news/202206/1252334.html. live.