It seems that SAIC Volkswagen Weiran has an indissoluble bond with the Guangzhou Auto Show. It debuted for the first time at the 2019 Guangzhou Auto Show. I still save the first-hand real-shot article from that year. (click to view link). At the 2021 Guangzhou Auto Show two years later, SAIC Volkswagen brought the new Weiran, and it was me who came to connect it. It seems that my fate with Weiran is not shallow. Closer to home, the core of the transformation of this new Weiran is that it has been upgraded to the MQB EVO platform! Yes, it is consistent with the Touron, Octavia PRO, Golf 8, and even the Audi A3 you have seen before. This is the most mature and advanced car-making platform of the Volkswagen brand in the era of fuel vehicles.
The appearance remains basically unchanged. “Big” is still Weiran’s main selling point!
If you still have no idea about SAIC Volkswagen Weiran, then "the car is over 5.3 meters long and the wheelbase is over 3.1 meters." These two key pieces of information must be told to you first. That's right! The first impression that Weiran gives people is that it is big. It is especially big, so it can attract a lot of people's attention in the field of medium and large luxury MPVs. This is a big guy that can be used both commercially and at home. Compared to the GL8, which is only suitable for business reception and comfortable rides, Weiran is obviously an all-rounder!
What is so new about the new SAIC Volkswagen Weiran? Sorry, in terms of appearance, you can barely see the change. In my opinion, this majestic appearance can indeed be used again, and there is really no need to change it. Even within the Volkswagen family, Weiran is already a better example of combining straight line design with elegant curved surfaces. It is quite attractive, and at least it is more catered to modern users than most Volkswagen brand models we have seen before. their aesthetic taste.
Besides the large appearance, is there no other highlight? Of course not. The new SAIC Volkswagen Weiran is positioned as the flagship MPV within the Volkswagen brand, so its performance in terms of quality, refinement of details, and even materials and craftsmanship are also worthy of attention. For example, the right chrome embellishments around its body, small details such as the hub bolt covers on the rims, and even the detailed carvings inside the headlights and taillights... all demonstrate Volkswagen's strength in a high-quality model.
We have also done a series of long-term tests on the old Weiran before, so when we saw the new model unveiled at this auto show When I was driving the car, I also had a lot of feelings, and my past daily car use experience was still vivid in my mind. In my opinion, the emergence of Weiran is not only another attempt in the MPV market, it also once again broadens the scope of users' understanding of mass brands. Just like when models such as Touron and Huion appeared, the existence of Weiran also shows that the Volkswagen brand really takes care of more "general people" in its product camp.
MQB EVO platformThe core advantages of Xinweiran are all in the interior of the new Weiran!
Coming inside the car, this scene may make the owners of Old Weiran envious! Large floating central control screen, electronic shift knob, central control area touch operation panel... Yes, these are almost the iconic designs of the MQB EVO platform, and the advantages of upgrading the platform are not just these. . In short, while the interior layout design and functional modules have changed, the interior atmosphere of the new SAIC Volkswagen Weiran has also become more technological and youthful.
The shape of the steering wheel and the layout of function buttons have not changed compared to the old model, and have not been upgraded to our The impression of touch style. But I personally think that this form of physical buttons feels more comfortable to press and the chance of accidentally touching them is smaller. The steering wheel grip ring is still wrapped in genuine leather. The grip ring is small in size and relatively soft to the touch, making it quite friendly to the driver. It is worth mentioning that the new SAIC Volkswagen Weiran has been upgraded to a full-speed adaptive cruise function, which is also one of the advantages brought by the upgrade to the MQB EVO platform.
At the auto show, the central control screen of the new SAIC Volkswagen Weiran was not lit for the time being. However, based on previous understanding of many new models of the Volkswagen brand, it not only upgrades the size of the central control screen, the internal car system is also expected to be equipped with the latest MOS 3. Even the functional integration will be much improved compared to the old model. In addition, in the central control area, the number of function buttons of the new SAIC Volkswagen Weiran has been further reduced, the air conditioning adjustment function is integrated into the central control unit, and the front row has been further simplified.
In addition, with the changes in the MQB EVO platform, There are Weiran's headlight control area and gear lever area. The touch-sensitive headlight control area looks more technological than the previous knob-type operation. But until now, I am still getting used to this part of the function, and it is not very good. Quick to master. The addition of the electronic shift knob further frees up more space on the central platform, and the technological advantages of the styling are also quite obvious. In addition, the air outlets on both sides of the new SAIC Volkswagen Weiran's center console have been upgraded to upper and lower air guides to adjust the style, making it easier for users to make subtle operations. The previous Dynaudio brand audio has also been changed to the Harman Kardon brand on the new SAIC Volkswagen Weiran, which also follows the facelift and upgrade rules of other popular models in the family.
The riding space meets the three main needs of "large", "comfortable" and "high-end"!
The riding part is still the specialty of the new SAIC Volkswagen Weiran, whether it is the riding space or the seats. In terms of material/size/craftsmanship of the chair, it can give you a rich enough experience. The front seats of the new SAIC Volkswagen Weiran still useUsing a diamond-shaped plaid + piping wrapping process, it looks high-end and feels comfortable enough to ride. After the electronic gear shift button was installed, the bottom of the front floor was hollowed out to create a considerable storage space for girls' bags... I think it's perfect.
The second row is still the core of the new SAIC Volkswagen Weiran, and the electric entry and exit pedals still exist , aviation-style headrests, retractable cup holders, and seat heating/ventilation/massage functions are also still there. It is worth mentioning that Weiran's second-row seats can be adjusted forward/rear to a considerable extent, which provides a very reasonable layout for the space between the second/third rows and facilitates the second and third rows. Passengers in each row can enjoy a comfortable riding experience.
If nothing else goes wrong, the new SAIC Volkswagen Weiran will also be equipped with independent rear air-conditioning as standard for all series. This part is still provided Very real. Thanks to the use of two independent seats in the second row, the way in and out of the second row of Weiran's third row has become more diverse. In terms of space flexibility, the new SAIC Volkswagen Weiran still maintains everyone's overall good impression of it.
In terms of luggage compartment space, the new SAIC Volkswagen Weiran continues its previous advantage. It almost has the largest luggage compartment in its class. In depth, the standing volume reaches 436L. After flipping down the rear seats, its trunk volume can be expanded to a maximum of 2100L, which is quite considerable. In addition, while retaining the electric tailgate, the new SAIC Volkswagen Weiran also adds a kick-sensitive tailgate function, making its performance more comprehensive.
In terms of power, the new SAIC Volkswagen Weiran continues the power of the old model. All models are equipped with 2.0T turbocharged engines code-named EA888 series, divided into 330TSI and 380TSI. There are two power versions, with maximum power of 137kW and 162kW respectively, and peak torques of 320Nm and 350Nm respectively. All models are matched with a 7-speed dual-clutch automated manual transmission. In terms of chassis structure, the new SAIC Volkswagen Weiran still uses front MacPherson and rear multi-link fully independent suspension.
Editor’s comment: The focus of the upgrade of the new SAIC Volkswagen Weiran is the MQB EVO platform. The changes reflected in the static display are far from what is experienced when driving it on the road or in daily use. The changes are so obvious. The upgrade of the sense of technology has obviously improved the interior atmosphere. I am also looking forward to driving the new SAIC Volkswagen Weiran on the road and feeling how it will evolve in the actual use of the car.