BEIJING — FAW-Volkswagen rolled out a face-lifted edition of the Bora compact, rechristened the New Bora, at the 2008 Beijing Auto Show.
The partners have revised the front and rear styling. VW describes the interplay of visual elements in front as a "lion dance" — no doubt a description that the Chinese are likely to understand and interpret much differently from their German counterparts.
Chinese consumers will be offered a choice of two four-cylinder gasoline engines, mated to either a five-speed manual or six-speed Tiptronic gearbox.
For the China market, the New Bora will be marketed in a standard Trendline version as well as an uplevel Comfortline. Standard features on both models include antilock brakes, front airbags, power steering, power windows, climate control and a CD player. The Comfortline adds 15-inch alloy wheels, sunroof, anti-theft alarm, cruise control and parking sensors.
Customers also can order a navigation system, side airbags and leather upholstery.
What this means to you: The Chinese Bora is moving even further away, stylistically, from its Jetta sibling in North America. — Paul Lienert, Correspondent
The partners have revised the front and rear styling. VW describes the interplay of visual elements in front as a "lion dance" — no doubt a description that the Chinese are likely to understand and interpret much differently from their German counterparts.
Chinese consumers will be offered a choice of two four-cylinder gasoline engines, mated to either a five-speed manual or six-speed Tiptronic gearbox.
For the China market, the New Bora will be marketed in a standard Trendline version as well as an uplevel Comfortline. Standard features on both models include antilock brakes, front airbags, power steering, power windows, climate control and a CD player. The Comfortline adds 15-inch alloy wheels, sunroof, anti-theft alarm, cruise control and parking sensors.
Customers also can order a navigation system, side airbags and leather upholstery.
What this means to you: The Chinese Bora is moving even further away, stylistically, from its Jetta sibling in North America. — Paul Lienert, Correspondent
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