Built in which country?

**Golf_TSI** · 22-02-2010, 05:47 PM

@Tim,
That makes sense ...

@Allegiance & MariusGT
ha ha ha fair 'nough but forgive my ignorance here as i haven't received the car yet and hasn't got any vw before

**graeme86** · 22-02-2010, 05:49 PM

Thats right, the Mark VI according to VW's internals systems, is just Mark V mutton dressed up as Mark VI lamb.

All the part numbers etc still have 1K (= Mk V) on them.

**Umai Naa!!** · 22-02-2010, 07:49 PM

Spot-on.

It's still technically a 1K platform per se, but is distinguished by a 5K model code.

Remember, the MK6 is only a facelifted MK5.

**dopey** · 23-02-2010, 05:08 PM

Originally Posted by Dermot

Golf - Wolfsberg
Golf Wagon - Mexico
Jetta - South Africa
Passat - Emden
Eos - Portugal
Caddy - Poland
Transporter - Hannover
Touareg - Slovakia
Tiguan - Wolfsberg
Crafter - Dusseldorf

Any idea where they intend to manufacture the upcoming Jetta model? Or no mention of this yet?

**tee_off** · 01-03-2010, 08:43 PM

I know it's not the best of sources, but whats with the "Changchun, China" listing in addition to Wolfsburg on wikipedia?

**Corey_R** · 01-03-2010, 09:22 PM

When a European manufacturer has a plant in China, it's usually to produce cars just for the local Chinese market.

I have no idea if that is the case for VW - but I've noted that it is the case for BMW and Mercedes in the past.

**tee_off** · 01-03-2010, 09:33 PM

Originally Posted by coreying

When a European manufacturer has a plant in China, it's usually to produce cars just for the local Chinese market.

I have no idea if that is the case for VW - but I've noted that it is the case for BMW and Mercedes in the past.

Makes sense...VW's biggest market is China and were first foreign maker to have a plant there

**niulf** · 01-03-2010, 11:20 PM

Originally Posted by tee_off

I know it's not the best of sources, but whats with the "Changchun, China" listing in addition to Wolfsburg on wikipedia?

There are two VWs in China, one is in Changchun, AKA FAW-Volkswagen, another one is in Shanghai, AKA Shanghai Volkswagen. Golf (including GTI MK6), Jetta, New Bora, Sagitar, Magotan and AUDIs are built in Changchun. Shanghai takes care of Passat, Polo, Tiguan and SKODAs. Both of their vehicles are only sold in Chinese market. I'm not sure if they provide parts for other countries.

**tee_off** · 01-03-2010, 11:27 PM

Originally Posted by niulf

There are two VWs in China, one is in Changchun, AKA FAW-Volkswagen, another one is in Shanghai, AKA Shanghai Volkswagen. Golf (including GTI MK6), Jetta, New Bora, Sagitar, Magotan and AUDIs are built in Changchun. Shanghai takes care of Passat, Polo, Tiguan and SKODAs. Both of their vehicles are only sold in Chinese market. I'm not sure if they provide parts for other countries.

That's interesting...and pretty confusing...Thanks