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.
2005–2009 Passat Lingyu rear
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.[2]
A facelifted version was launched in 2009 and replaced the Volkswagen Passat Lingyu.[4][5] 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).
^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.
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