Posts Tagged ‘magotan’
Spy Shots: Volkswagen Magotan Blue Motion in China
Published on March 19, 2012 by Tycho de Feyter
New spy shots from the Volkswagen Magotan Blue Motion in China. The Magotan is basically a Passat B7 stretched by ten centimeters in the middle and therefore called B7L. Interestingly the Blue Motion will be powered by a 1.6 TDI diesel engine, while diesels are forbidden in most Chinese cities. Volkswagen possibly got an exception, otherwise it is very unlikely they would offer the Blue Motion in the first place.
Volkswagen New Magotan Variant listed & priced in China
Published on December 11, 2011 by W.E. Ning
The Volkswagen New Magotan Variant has been officially listed on the China car market. Price starts at 324.800 yuan and ends at 374.800 yuan. The New Magotan Variant is a rebadged Volkswagen Passat B7 Variant.
Spy Shots: Volkswagen Magotan V6 to Arrive soon
Published on September 6, 2011 by Tycho de Feyter
The new Volkswagen Magotan (Passat B7L) debuted in July. Until now the Magotan is only available with two engines, the 1.8 TSI and 2.0 TSI. That however will change soon with the arrival of the Magotan V6 which will be listed soon.
New Volkswagen Magotan debuts in China
Published on July 15, 2011 by Tycho de Feyter
The new Volkswagen Magotan finally debuted in China, right on its homeland at the Changchun Autoshow in Jilin Province. The Magotan is basically a Passat B7 stretched by ten centimeters in the middle and therefore called B7L. Wheelbase is 2812, all the extra ten go to the rear passengers.
New Volkswagen Magotan to get a V6 in China
Published on June 2, 2011 by Tycho de Feyter
The new Volkswagen Magotan will be listed in China on July 20. The Magotan is based on the European Passat B7 but stretched in the middle by 10 centimeter and therefore called B7L. We already knew Volkswagen would offer the 1.4 TSI, a.8 TSI and 2.0 TSI, now we can confirm the 3.0 V6 will be offered as well. The Magotan is made in China by the FAW-Volkswagen joint venture.
New Volkswagen Magotan to be Listed in China on July 20
Published on May 22, 2011 by Tycho de Feyter
The new Volkswagen Magotan will be listed on the Chinese market on July 20. The Magotan B7L is based on the European Passat B7 and made in China by the FAW-Volkswagen joint venture, it is stretched by 10 centimeters for more space for the passengers in the back.
Volkswagen Magotan/Passat B7L naked from all Sides in China
Published on May 13, 2011 by Tycho de Feyter
New pictures from the FAW-Volkswagen Magotan B7L, based on the European Passat B7 and made in China by the FAW-Volkswagen joint venture. The Magotan is extended by 100mm in the middle for more space in the back. Just 100mm more space that is, won’t even fit a dog. The Magotan will be listed in June.
Volkswagen Magotan / Passat B7L Naked
Published on May 4, 2011 by Tycho de Feyter
The very first pic of the new FAW-Volkswagen Magotan B7L, based on the European Passat B7. Wheelbase went up with only 100 mm, from 2712 to 2812. The Magotan will be listed next month. Engines for China: 1.4 TSI, 1.8 TSI and 20. TSI, mated to DSG transmission.
Spy Shots: FAW-Volkswagen Magotan / Passat B7L
Published on April 26, 2011 by Tycho de Feyter
The Passat B7 is made in China by the FAW-Volkswagen joint venture and called Magotan. For China Volkswagen uses the B7L platform, a B7 stretched by 103mm in the middle for more space in the back. The Magotan B7L was expected at the Shanghai Auto Show but did not appear. Read more »
Spy Shots: Volkswagen Passat B7L in China
Published on March 29, 2011 by Tycho de Feyter
The B7L Volkswagen Passat for China will debut at the Shanghai Auto Show nexth month. The Passat is called Magotan in China and made by the FAW-VW joint venture. The Magotan B7L is stretched by 14 centimeters in the middle for chaffeured driving which many Chinese buyers prefer. Engines are the same as in Europe except for the top spec R36 that is imported from Germany.
