VW Viloran Goes On Sale In China As Biggest MQB-Based Model

Following a preview last year, the Volkswagen Viloran business minivan has been fully revealed in China.

Built by the SAIC Volkswagen joint venture, the Viloran is a big posh people-carrier that will compete with the likes of the Buick GL8 and Lexus LM, among other models. The Viloran is the biggest MQB-underpinned model, measuring 5,346 mm (210.5 in) in length, 1,976 mm (77.8in) in width, and 1781 mm (70.1in) in height.

It has a generous wheelbase of 3,180 mm (125.2 in), which allows it to accommodate seven passengers in comfort – especially those sitting on the second-row captain’s chairs.

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The dashboard looks quite similar to the VW Teramont SUV (China’s Atlas), though the Viloran features a touch-sensitive climate control panel as well as different air vents, steering wheel and gearshift lever. The business minivan features leather upholstery, heating, ventilation and massage for all seats, with the list of available features also including the Virtual Cockpit, latest-generation multimedia system, and a panoramic roof.

Driver assist tech includes an adaptive cruise control system, traffic jam assistant, auto-braking systems, lane keeping alert and automatic parking.

Also sourced from the VW Teramont is one of the engines, a 2.0-liter TSI EA888 turbocharged four-cylinder petrol unit rated at 220 PS (217 HP) and 350 Nm (258 lb-ft) of torque. There’s also a 2.0 TSI with 186 PS (184 HP) and 320 Nm (236 lb-ft) of torque. The only transmission on offer for both engines is a seven-speed DSG dual-clutch automatic driving the front wheels. There’s no AWD model available.

SAIC VW has already started taking pre-orders for the Viloran in China ahead of the market launch scheduled for May. Pre-sale pricing starts from 350,000 yuan ($49,500) for the base model.