The China Market Only VW e-Lavida: A Cheap EV for the Masses

Today, Ethan and his fanny pack are taking a well-deserved holiday as we hand over the reigns to Mark, a veteran journalist who has been covering the Chinese automotive industry since 2007. In this video, we cross over to the world of cars from well-known brands that are only available in China by reviewing the Volkswagen e-Lavida. Is it a legitimate EV offering, or a cheap cash grab? Watch to find out!
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[@guilherm3779]

"I'm Mark and I come from Britain" Extremely British indeed :)

[@marklingling]

Great review! I remember this is replacement for the beloved Santana, AKA 32B Passat.

[@MrVroom1]

I love this presenter. He’s so quirky and endearing. Fellow Brit here too 👋🏼🇬🇧😍

[@charliewilson3528]

Great review! I like the extra rear seat room the Chinese markets get compared to the rest of the world. Hello from Texas!

[@hsvcommodore4111]

Hey, I love watching your reviews and I was wondering if you could do a review of a Chinese convertible or roadster, if there is such a thing! That would be very interesting to learn more about!

[@ou493311405]

I don't think we have convertible…I'm a convertible person. I drive a 07 NC MX5. The price of MX5 in China be like $70000+ AUD. 30000 if buy a used NC. And we only get Auto.

[@guilherm3779]

I liked the review good job Mark. I actually think it looks pretty Volkswageny.

[@ellis777777]

Accurate description of VW history in China, in the 90s , I used to see VW selling retired Passat models in China, that was ok at that, it was suitable for the market at that time,.

[@jimporter7418]

In the UK, I have an MG 5 estate (rebadged Roewe) - 115 kW motor and 50 kWh battery. VW need to catch up on so many things

[@powershin12]

I want to see more Chinese only cars by legacy manufacturers. However, it would be better if you guys fix audio quality issue.

[@user-zs1ct6qd4i]

Dear friend thanks for all your video it help so much.. i have question for e-laveda 2021 how i can find the wire for the sensor and connect it for front cover of the car? because when I am trying to make software for e-laveda the computer tell me to open front cover but the sensor is not showing and i cant find the wire to connect the sensor... can you please help me... All the respect for you...

[@TheFanUniverse]

Interesting, I do agree about the interior looking a lot more bland compared to a Geely. I think it's because of the grand name, & origin, but I might be mistaken. The only thing I dislike about the front fascia is the white painted grille, makes it look cheap

[@morganangel340]

the black one from the gas engine version look much better.

[@alfredoassumpcao]

Great videos

[@floxshuilee1760]

Well, you should be wheelsboys now.

[@jlmnjr88]

In this video I learned that FAW and SAIC Volkswagen "compete"! Do they share a dealer network or are they completely separate?

[@xiangseaman2168]

completely separate

[@alaalkukhun9435]

Can you do one for the e-bora? Thanks!

[@TerrySitu]

What happened to the front license plate?

[@kennethdong567]

Also Q2L E-Tron, China Market only.

[@lm971120]

With the A-pillar collapsing incident on their Passat, SAIC-VW's reputation is at all-time low

[@ahmadsharizalabdullseliban7963]

whats the price for this car in Shanghai. along with green plate number

[@TsLeng]

I am not sure why the obsession with hard plastic on the top of the dash is a thing. It's not a place you touch.

[@samiestuani4256]

I wonder what the crash test rating is. Because the Chinese version of the Passat failed the crash test.

[@mebella9079]

Is the system language available in English? Or just Chinese?

[@maxnewts]

It looks like a Jetta mixed with the e-golf

[@fadzlenkadir6014]

VW "livin la vida loca"

[@stousis_0]

Great car. But… I thought you'll review the VW viloran

[@usshha9892]

Why haven’t you’ll done nio cars yet ?

[@WorldwideHypercars]

This would be good if you could have compared to the Jetta, Bora, Santana, Magotan, Passat, Phaton, and all of those sedans because I have no idea where the Lavida sits in the Chinese VW sedan lineup 😂😂😂

[@emofreako]

It's basically the same as the Jetta.

[@louisbeerreviews8964]

@@emofreako nope

[@NateZ6]

The previous gen VW Lavida was tiny econobox that looks and drives as cheap as a car can be. I rented one and couldn't stand it. This one looks decent though.

[@Athrunwong]

Should’ve get a dude name Felix to drive it... Felix Lavida.

[@marklingling]

Do you guys know SS Dolphin EV “C1” in China that comes with BYD powertrain? They got almost 300 orders now, How can they sell it without safety test and how can they get away with Copyright from GM? Interesting to hear what do you think on that

[@user-jh6vt8vx4v]

They get away from it by the fact the C1 Covett has been cease productions for over half a century. And there is no way to mistake between the plug in and the classic. Because legal C1 in China is not likely able to trade and being Road worthy without condition. And they may get away from it even if the dolphin is selling it in US because the distingtion in purposion system. And the patent exclusive right period on the C1 might have already expired. For sound and motion picture, the copyright/patent expired in 70 years without notifying for renewal. Medicine patent expired in 10 years in most countries. 12 years in US. If I have the money, I will dive in to revive the Pontiac Fiero and revive the Pontiac division from GM head first.

What is the charging speed of that car?

[@xiangseaman2168]

1 hour

[@afroviation1580]

Can you do e bora plaese

[@rickwwld]

I wonder if you would like to find out something about the all-time icon of Chinese car, the BJ 212(yeah, this is its full name and everyone knows it). It even means more to Chinese ppl than jeep Willys to the Americans. I think it will be interesting to know what you guys think about it. It could be found here: www.autohome.com.cn/spec/45714/#pvareaid=3311273 . But you may need some good luck to get your hands on one of these.

[@Wheelsboy]

You’re a mind reader. We’re working on getting our hands on one right now!

[@Konszky]

@@Wheelsboy There´s a new BJ out now, isn´t it?

[@wrightcodyj]

Editor: drop the background music, it's intrusive to the content. :)

[@orlandocfi]

I think the music is ok, but is too loud in places, and needs to fade in and out more artfully.

[@frodago66]

Agree

[@varffman1053]

i agree 100% with you

[@UmutDenizSezgin]

If this guy is 1.75m, I am at least 2.5m long.

[@blardymunggas6884]

Why are EVs only easilly available in china and to a lesser extend the US. We the rest of the world wants EV too. Please give us EVs. We don’t want to be left behind for too long

[@user-zg9nl8gl2g]

Lack of infrastructure in LIC’s

[@guilherm3779]

Ethan and his fanny pack hahahahaha i thought it was that which could not be mentioned.

[@Droveful]

I wonder Why his guy looks down alot while talking..

[@Peter1Europe]

Didn't look exactly like USA only Passat ?

[@proboxpepper6752]

It's a smaller Passat.

[@herbert0308]

Looks like the new jetta

[@hsvcommodore4111]

herbert0308 it is the jetta

[@ecco7207]

@@hsvcommodore4111 Its not jetta, its lavida,,,

[@ecco7207]

@@hsvcommodore4111 U can also google Bora which is the special VW car ...

[@ahmednalka]

forget the car firstly the host needs some modification in his looks

[@mustafaabosalem7512]

Привет Автомобиль Но что касается несчастного случая. Доступны ли внешние детали? И как вы предоставляете нам детали? Или место магазина Я из Иордании и у меня есть машина

[@georgezhu9532]

This car only has around 280km of ev range. No thanks I’ll pass

[@navteh534]

What an ugly looking car ?

[@user-zs1ct6qd4i]

Dear friend thanks for all your video it help so much.. i have question for e-laveda 2021 how i can find the wire for the sensor and connect it for front cover of the car? because when I am trying to make software for e-laveda the computer tell me to open front cover but the sensor is not showing and i cant find the wire to connect the sensor... can you please help me... All the respect for you...