Volkswagen Tacqua 2021 1.5L Automatic Premium Connect Version
In 1984, Volkswagen of Germany partnered with Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation to establish Shanghai Volkswagen Automotive Co., Ltd. As a result, Volkswagen entered the Chinese market relatively early, leaving a deep "Volkswagen sentiment" among the Chinese people. In the 1980s and 1990s, the domestic economic level was not high. If someone could drive a Shanghai Volkswagen car, they were considered either wealthy or of high status. Today, Volkswagens have become more accessible while still holding an important place in the hearts of the Chinese. Volkswagen has truly achieved its namesake of being "for the people" in today's Chinese society. Therefore, today we'll chat with friends about a compact SUV from the Volkswagen brand: the Tacqua 2021 1.5L Automatic Premium Connect Version! Let's see how this German vehicle performs.
From a price perspective, the 2021 Volkswagen Tacqua 1.5L Automatic Premium Connect's official guide price is 125,900 yuan. For a German-branded quality compact SUV, this price is considered a distinctive feature within the Volkswagen range, appearing quite friendly and aligning with the brand's market philosophy of making cars for the masses.
Regarding the exterior, the 2021 Volkswagen Tacqua 1.5L Automatic Premium Connect version does not come equipped with LED daytime running lights, fog lights, or auxiliary lights, opting instead for halogen headlights. It does, however, feature a black roof rack and a shark fin antenna design, and the 16-inch T-REX dynamic aluminum alloy wheels are moderate in appearance. The rear of the vehicle also looks quite compact, with a trendy design of running through the smoked LED tail light combination, perfectly combining "C" shaped LED position lights. The suspension system comprises a front MacPherson independent suspension and a rear torsion beam non-independent suspension. The new car measures 4,194mm x 1,760mm x 1,601mm with a wheelbase of 2,651mm. The notable Volkswagen logo is accompanied by the English "TACQUA" insignia below.
Inside, this compact SUV features refined fabric seats, with the ambient lighting limited to the instrument panel trim and front door handles. Despite having a semi-automatic air conditioning system, the rear air conditioning outlet is quite decent, and the Clean Air PM 2.5 efficient air purification system deserves praise. The embedded 8.0-inch touch color screen supports Baidu CarLife and Apple CarPlay. Importantly, this configuration includes the RVC parking rearview image system, but lacks the less practical Panorama large-size panoramic sunroof.
In terms of power, the 2021 Volkswagen Tacqua 1.5L Automatic Premium Connect version is equipped with an EA211 inline four-cylinder 1.5L engine. It provides a maximum of 113 horsepower, 83 kw of maximum power, and 145 Nm of maximum torque, paired with a 6-speed Tiptronic transmission. The official 0-100 km/h acceleration time is 13.4 seconds, and the official combined fuel consumption is 5.9L per 100km. This power system doesn't leave much to discuss, given that the EA211 series engines employ a lightweight design and are equipped with the Volkswagen SSR engine start-stop and energy recovery system.
Simplification and reduction have long been keywords for Volkswagen models. Previously, the China Insurance Automotive Safety Index (C-IASI) published crash test results for the SAIC Volkswagen Passat model, which were quite disastrous. Firstly, a 25% small overlap offset collision caused the A-pillar to bend directly at 90 degrees, highlighting a serious issue where the A-pillar strength didn't meet civilian vehicle standards. Of course, such test results have aroused fear among many who considered purchasing Volkswagen Passat or even other series models.
In summary, despite the Tacqua being a compact SUV, with a fairly squared-off exterior and average interior space. However, the interior's plasticity is too pronounced, with a strong plastic smell, leaving further discussion for everyone else. Is it worth it?