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Volkswagen Passat Lingyu
Volkswagen Passat Lingyu
Overview
Manufacturer	Volkswagen
Production	2005–2011
Assembly	China: Nanjing (2008–2009); Anting (SAIC-VW)
Designer	Murat Günak
Body and chassis
Class	Mid-size car (D)
Body style	4-door sedan
Layout	Longitudinal Front engine, front-wheel drive
Platform	Volkswagen Group B5 platform
Related	Škoda Superb (3U) Volkswagen Passat (B5)
Powertrain
Engine	1.8 L EA113 I4 (turbo petrol) 2.0 L EA113 I4 (petrol) 2.8 L BBG V6 (petrol)
Transmission	5-speed manual 5-speed automatic 4-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,803 mm (110.4 in)
Length	4,789 mm (188.5 in)
Width	1,765 mm (69.5 in)
Height	1,470 mm (57.9 in)
Curb weight	1,426 kg (3,144 lb) to 1,580 kg (3,483 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor	Volkswagen Passat Classic V
Successor	Volkswagen Passat (NMS)

The Volkswagen Passat Lingyu is a Chinese mid-size car produced by Volkswagen with its joint venture Shanghai Volkswagen plants in Anting and Nanjing.

Overview

The Passat Lingyu was launched in November 2005 and replaced the Volkswagen Passat (B5) sold internationally. It is based on the same platform as the Škoda Superb I with more luxurious trim levels. In 2009, it was replaced by a facelift variant called the Volkswagen Passat New Lingyu.

The Passat Lingyu was offered in following equipment lines: Standard (标准型), Luxury (豪华型), VIP and Flagship (旗舰型). The Standard had a four-cylinder engine with a displacement of 1984 cc and a power of 85 kW. The Luxury and the VIP were delivered with a turbo engine with a displacement of 1781 cc and a power of 110 kW. The Flagship was the top model of the Lingyu lineup. It was motorized with a V6 engine with a displacement of 2771 cc and a power of 140 kW.

The car was designed by Istanbul-born car designer Murat Günak.

Volkswagen built 20 examples of fuel-cell Passat Lingyu in mid-2008 to be presented at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

Facelift

A facelifted version was launched in 2009 and replaced the Volkswagen Passat Lingyu. The Passat New Lingyu was offered in following equipment lines: Zenjie, Zenping, Zenxiang, Zhizen and Zenshi.

The following engines were offered: 1984 cc (85 kW); 1781 cc (110 kW); 2771 cc (140 kW).

The Passat New Lingyu was replaced by the Volkswagen Passat NMS in April 2011.

• Passat New Lingyu (front view)
• Passat New Lingyu (rear view)

References

1. Dixon, R. K., Wang, X., Wang, M. Q., Wang, J., & Zhang, Z. (2011). Development and demonstration of fuel cell vehicles and supporting infrastructure in China. Mitigation and Adaptation Strategies for Global Change, 16(7), 775-789.
2. "2007 Volkswagen Passat Lingyu 2.0 Automatic specifications". www.carfolio.com. Retrieved 2020-09-28.
3. "VW Passat Lingyu FCV". Hydrogen Cars Now. Retrieved 2020-09-27.
4. "VW Passat Lingyu Unveiled at Auto Shanghai". Motor1.com. Retrieved 2020-09-27.
5. "Chinese VW Passat launched". Autocar. Retrieved 2020-09-27.

External links

• Official website (Lingyu)
• Official website (New Lingyu)

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