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As we all know, Volkswagen has two joint ventures in the Chinese market, namely SAIC-Volkswagen and FAW-Volkswagen. The biggest difference between the two is that SAIC-Volkswagen models are generally built for the Chinese market, which is equivalent to "special models". Recently, some media found that SAIC-Volkswagen has been exported to Japan.

Recently, a suspected SAIC-Volkswagen advertisement suddenly appeared, the advertisement is SAIC-Volkswagen Tuen, Huieng and Tuguan L models. Everyone knows that Pfion is a special model. It is worth noting that the advertisement is marked with "Shanghai German Automotive Co., Ltd." in Japanese and the logo "made in China". It means this is not a domestic website.

It is understood that this is originally an automobile trading company operating in Japan, the company is located in Kyoto, Japan, the website officially began operation on October 8, 2020. It is equivalent to a company that introduces Volkswagen products made in China to Japan and sells them to ordinary Japanese consumers. As can be seen from the official website, all SAIC-Volkswagen models can be purchased, including SAIC-Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Touguan L, and even "Deyuan Lang".

In fact, we have heard of such a situation for a long time. For example, the luxury flagship MPV LM model was first listed in China, but it is relatively backward overseas. In order to let overseas regions experience the new car experience as soon as possible, some Japanese trading companies picked up cars in China and resold them in Japan.

So the same is true of this SAIC Volkswagen trading company. According to Mr. Hiroshima, who is in charge of the company's founder company, he is a public fan. He originally wanted to buy a Volkswagen in Japan. Later, when he was on the brand, he heard other people talk that there were very few cases of this kind of Chinese-made vehicle being licensed, and his Lingdu might also be the first one in Japan.

Then came the idea: "considering that there are fewer Volkswagen cars to choose from in the Japanese market, and the configuration is not diversified enough, the idea is that through Volkswagen products that are practical and have excellent driving performance of German cars, there may be demand in Japan." so I started this company. "

As for why SAIC-Volkswagen is chosen, it is also because in his view, SAIC-Volkswagen's products are much richer than those of FAW-Volkswagen. There are as many as 16 for China's local market alone, so it will also provide more choices for Japanese consumers.

Although it takes more than two years to get the car and get the license on this Lingdu, it is also very troublesome. But then Mr. Hironai Gangshima learned that it only takes three to six months to book a car and pick it up. The main reason is that China does not belong to the UN/ECE (United Nations Economic Commission for Europe). It will cost a lot of money and time to introduce authentic Chinese-branded models to Japan for registration.

Later, it was found that as long as the information on improving the E logo to the Ministry of Land and Transportation and the relevant independent administrative legal person, and the proof of "technical suitability" from the manufacturer, it means that Lingdu only needs to pass the emission and accelerated noise tests. it can be the same as the introduction of European and American brand cars, and SAIC Volkswagen brands happen to have.

Of course, the price of imported models is higher than that of models produced in the country of origin. after all, it includes handling fees, shipping fees, customs clearance fees, improvement fees (changing emission standards, testing on licensing), and so on. For example, its SAIC-Volkswagen Lingdu month is in the range of 24 to 3 million yen (about 14.97-187200 yuan), according to the domestic guidance price is 14.99-186900 yuan, not counting the 40-50, 000 discount.

On the whole, the imported SAIC Volkswagen is only a little expensive, but it can meet the needs of Japanese consumers for Volkswagen. I just don't know if SAIC-Volkswagen can win the favor and recognition of Japanese consumers in Japan.

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