Volkswagen Lavida XR LHD Wholesale Export
Volkswagen Lavida XR is a left-hand drive compact sedan for B2B wholesale export. The Lavida family has been China's best-selling sedan for years, achieving 6.5 million cumulative sales as of November 2025. The Lavida XR is the entry-level variant positioned below the standard Lavida and Lavida Pro, offering proven reliability and low running costs. It is produced by SAIC-Volkswagen and built on the Volkswagen MQB platform, sharing major components with the Polo, Santana, and other MQB-based models. The Lavida XR is part of SAIC-Volkswagen's first batch of fully managed export models to Uzbekistan, marking Volkswagen Group China's first fully managed export business to markets outside China. SAIC-Volkswagen plans SKD assembly in Tashkent with an annual capacity of 20,000 units.
Key Specifications (Lavida XR):
- Product Name: Volkswagen Lavida XR – Compact Sedan
- Steering: LHD
- Body Type: 4-Door, 5-Seat Compact Sedan
- Platform: Volkswagen MQB
- Dimensions: 4561 × 1740 × 1470 mm
- Wheelbase: 2651 mm
- Curb Weight: 1250 kg
- Engine: 1.5L Naturally Aspirated 4-Cylinder (EA211-DRZ), 81 kW (110 HP), 141 Nm
- Transmission: 6-Speed AT / 5-Speed MT
- Drivetrain: FWD
- Fuel: Petrol (92 Octane)
- Fuel Tank: 42.5 L
- Trunk Capacity: 498 L
- Top Speed: 185 km/h
- Front Suspension: MacPherson Independent
- Rear Suspension: Torsion Beam Non-Independent
- Front Brakes: Ventilated Disc; Rear: Solid Disc
- Parking Brake: Electronic
- Tires: 195/65 R15
- Shipping: FOB / CIF (Ro-Ro or Container). Rail transport available for Central Asia via China-Europe Railway Express.
- Spare Parts: Shared MQB platform with VW Polo and Santana. Extensive OEM and aftermarket coverage — timing belt kits (Gates), control units, body panels, suspension components, brake parts, and more available from multiple wholesale suppliers. OEM parts catalogues available via 7zap for Lavida (Typ 0C) Facelift 2022–2027.
Key Specifications (Lavida Pro):
- Product Name: Volkswagen Lavida Pro – Compact Sedan
- Steering: LHD
- Body Type: 4-Door, 5-Seat Compact Sedan
- Platform: Volkswagen MQB
- Dimensions: 4720 × 1806 × 1482 mm
- Wheelbase: 2688 mm
- Engine Options:
- Transmission: 5MT / 6AT / 7-Speed DSG
- Drivetrain: FWD
- Fuel: Petrol (92–95 Octane, depending on engine)
- Fuel Tank: 51 L
- Trunk Capacity: 510 L
- Top Speed: 200 km/h
- Front Suspension: MacPherson Independent
- Rear Suspension: Torsion Beam Non-Independent
- Brakes: Ventilated Disc Front / Disc Rear
- Parking Brake: Electronic
- Tires: 205/55 R16
- Shipping: FOB / CIF (Ro-Ro or Container)
- Spare Parts: Shared MQB platform with other VW models. OEM and aftermarket coverage including body panels, lighting, brake components, interior trims, and electronic modules available from multiple wholesale suppliers.
Key Features: “Dual-face” design strategy with Classic and Starry Sky front grille options, full-width daytime running light with illuminated logo (Pro), LED headlights, through-type LED taillights with illuminated VW logo (Pro), 12-inch floating central touchscreen, MOS 3.X smart connectivity system, full LCD instrument cluster, electronic column shifter (Pro), wireless charging pad, adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, lane keeping assist, rear air vents, ISOFIX child seat anchors, multiple airbags, ABS with EBD, ESP, TPMS, start-stop technology.
Target Markets: Uzbekistan (first export market, with SKD assembly planned in Tashkent), Central Asia (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan), Middle East, CIS (Russia, Belarus), Africa, South America, Southeast Asia. Volkswagen plans to establish a retail network of 13 dealerships across Uzbekistan in 2026, expanding to 24 outlets by 2028. The Uzbekistan project serves as a test case for Volkswagen's wider export ambitions from China, with the company evaluating additional opportunities in Southeast Asia, the CIS region, and South America.