Volkswagen is the best-selling joint venture brand in China, and although it is affected by chip shortages and the epidemic in 2021, Volkswagen still maintains a strong momentum, selling 3.3 million units in China. Among them, FAW-Volkswagen's cumulative sales in 2021 are 1.858 million units, and SAIC-Volkswagen's cumulative sales in 2021 are 1.457 million units. SAIC Volkswagen and FAW-Volkswagen are both joint venture brands of the German Volkswagen Group in China, and they both belong to Volkswagen, but the two automobile companies have different development styles and production models. Many people are not unfamiliar with FAW-Volkswagen and FAW-Volkswagen, and do not know whether to choose FAW-Volkswagen or CHOOSE FAW-Volkswagen when buying a car. Today, I will take you to understand what is the difference between SAIC Volkswagen and FAW-Volkswagen.
First, the establishment time is different, SAIC Volkswagen was founded in the 1980s, is one of the earliest joint venture car companies in China. FAW-Volkswagen was founded in the 1990s, seven years after SAIC-Volkswagen. In terms of seniority, SAIC Volkswagen is older than FAW-Volkswagen. There is an old Saying in China that "near the water is the first to get the moon", and enterprises that were established earlier can seize the opportunity in the domestic market. SAIC Volkswagen and FAW-Volkswagen are both joint venture brands of Volkswagen, but earlier companies must have more advantages in terms of brand influence and market share.
Second, the independent research and development capabilities are different, SAIC Volkswagen was established earlier than FAW-Volkswagen, but in terms of technical strength, FAW-Volkswagen has received more support, and SAIC Volkswagen is like an "illegitimate child" in the family, which is not taken too seriously. To this end, soon after its establishment, SAIC Volkswagen realized the importance of independent research and development, and established a technology research and development center in 1996 and began independent research and development. FAW-Volkswagen has the support of Volkswagen headquarters and its development is relatively smooth, so it has not stepped up the establishment of a research and development department. By 2008, FAW-Volkswagen had established its own technical research center. FAW-Volkswagen's independent research and development path is 12 years behind SAIC-Volkswagen, so its ability in independent research and development is far inferior to that of SAIC-Volkswagen. In contrast, FAW-Volkswagen is closer to traditional German cars. If you want authentic German cars, FAW-Volkswagen is a good choice. If you want to pursue technology and experience Volkswagen's innovative technology, you can choose SAIC Volkswagen. The newly developed technology may be on SAIC Volkswagen's cars.
Three. The models produced are different, and almost all the best-selling models in the world are produced by FAW-Volkswagen, such as Jaguar, Teng, Magotan, and Golf. These models are all produced by FAW-Volkswagen, and Audi is also produced by FAW-Volkswagen. The main production models of SHANGHAI AUTO VOLKSWAGEN are Passat, Langyi, Lingdu, etc., of which Langyi and Lingdu are independently developed by Shanghai Volkswagen, which can be said to be the "Chinese German car" launched by Shanghai Volkswagen. Due to the demand for Chinese-style cars, Volkswagen Langyi can win the sales championship in compact family cars. Four. With different voices, SAIC Motor and China FAW have different stakes in the two joint venture brands, with Fawc accounting for 60% of FAW-Volkswagen and SAIC holding 50% of SAIC-Volkswagen. In contrast, FAW has a heavier voice and has the right to decide in decision-making.
Comment: The gap between FAW-Volkswagen and SAIC-Volkswagen is still very large. Many people only know that Volkswagen is strong, cost-effective, and has a high retention rate, but they don't know that SAIC Volkswagen and FAW-Volkswagen have such a big difference, and they buy a car and go home ignorantly. As a result, after knowing it later, I found out that I had chosen the wrong car.