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Volkswagen Bora
Overview
Manufacturer	Volkswagen
Production	2001–present
Body and chassis
Class	Compact car (C)
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Chronology
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.

First generation (1J; 2001)

First generation
Overview
Also called	Volkswagen Jetta Volkswagen City Jetta (Canada) Volkswagen Clásico (Mexico) Volkswagen Bora Classic (2006–2008)
Production	2001–2008
Assembly	China: Changchun (FAW-VW)
Body and chassis
Body style	4-door notchback sedan / saloon 5-door hatchback
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive or four-wheel-drive
Platform	Volkswagen Group A4 (PQ34) platform
Related	Volkswagen Golf Mk4 Audi A3 Mk1 SEAT León Mk1 SEAT Toledo Mk2 Škoda Octavia Mk1
Powertrain
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)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,511 mm (98.9 in) 2,513 mm (98.9 in)
Length	2001–2005 sedan: 4,376 mm (172.3 in) 2006 sedan:4,383 mm (172.6 in) Bora HS: 4,178 mm (164.5 in)
Width	1,735 mm (68.3 in) Bora HS:1,742 mm (68.6 in)
Height	1,446 mm (56.9 in) Bora HS:1,444 mm (56.9 in)

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.

• Volkswagen Bora I
• Volkswagen Bora I rear

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.

• Volkswagen Bora I facelift
• Volkswagen Bora I facelift rear

Bora HS

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

• Volkswagen Bora HS front
• Volkswagen Bora HS rear

Second generation (2008)

Second generation
Overview
Production	2008–2015
Model years	2008–2015
Assembly	China: Changchun
Body and chassis
Body style	4-door sedan
Platform	Volkswagen Group A4 (PQ34) platform
Related	Volkswagen Golf Mk4 Volkswagen Lavida
Powertrain
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
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,610 mm (102.8 in)
Length	4,523 mm (178.1 in)
Width	1,775 mm (69.9 in)
Height	1,476 mm (58.1 in)

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.

• Volkswagen Bora II front pre-facelift
• Volkswagen Bora II rear pre-facelift

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.

• Volkswagen Bora II facelift Sportline front
• Volkswagen Bora II facelift Sportline rear

Third generation (2016)

Third generation
Overview
Also called	Volkswagen Bora Classic (2018–present)
Production	2015–2022
Model years	2016–2022
Assembly	China: Changchun
Body and chassis
Body style	4-door sedan 5-door wagon
Platform	Volkswagen Group A4 (PQ34) platform
Related	Volkswagen Golf Mk4 Volkswagen Lavida
Powertrain
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
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,614 mm (102.9 in)
Length	4,562 mm (179.6 in)
Width	1,793 mm (70.6 in)
Height	1,468 mm (57.8 in)

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.

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).

• Volkswagen Bora III rear

Volkswagen C-Trek

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

• Volkswagen C-Trek (China)
• Volkswagen C-Trek rear (China)

Fourth generation (2018)

Fourth generation
Overview
Production	2018–present
Assembly	China: Qingdao
Body and chassis
Body style	4-door sedan
Platform	Volkswagen Group MQB platform
Related	Volkswagen Lavida Plus
Powertrain
Engine	1.4 L EA211 I4 (petrol) 1.5 L EA211 I4 (petrol)
Transmission	6-speed manual (02M) 7-speed DSG
Electric range	270 km (170 mi)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,688 mm (105.8 in)
Length	4,663 mm (183.6 in)
Width	1,815 mm (71.5 in)
Height	1,473 mm (58.0 in)
Kerb weight	1,560 kg (3,440 lb) (e-Bora)

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.

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.

• 2018 Volkswagen Bora
• 2018 Volkswagen Bora rear
• Volkswagen e-Bora

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.

• Volkswagen Bora IV MY2022
• Volkswagen Bora IV MY2022 rear quarter

References

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