On July 9, as a benchmark model in China's A+ segment sedan market, the Sagitar once again reached an important milestone - the 4.3 millionth vehicle rolled off the line at FAW-Volkswagen's Chengdu Branch, also marking the official debut of the all-new Sagitar L as an advanced work for the era of intelligence and youthfulness.
The all-new Sagitar L not only continues the Sagitar family's high-quality manufacturing standards, but has also undergone comprehensive evolution to meet the diverse needs of consumers in the new era, interpreting the true benchmark product strength of an A+ segment sedan.
All-new interior and exterior design, showcasing youthful and dynamic aesthetics
In terms of exterior, the all-new Sagitar L adopts a brand-new design language, featuring a streamlined fastback profile, paired with a wide and steady rear silhouette and a stylish front design. Together with a class-leading 4812mm body length and 2731mm wheelbase, it creates a more stretched body stance. The vehicle incorporates fashionable technological design elements such as a through-type light bar, illuminated logo, mechanical hidden door handles, and exterior rearview mirror projection lights, making it more youthful and dynamic.
Inside the cabin, modern technology and refined craftsmanship are fully integrated to create a three-screen interactive space consisting of a 15-inch touch-sensitive intelligent 2K floating central control screen, a 10.25-inch full LCD instrument cluster, and a W-HUD head-up display system. Combined with an electronic column shifter, 30-color ambient lighting, diamond-pattern sport seats, and extensive soft-touch materials, the overall atmosphere is more technological and premium. With richer storage space and a high-value cabin layout, it also balances ride comfort and storage convenience.
8155 chip + enhanced driver assistance features, elevating the intelligent cabin experience
In terms of intelligence, the all-new Sagitar L's infotainment system has been comprehensively upgraded, equipped with a Qualcomm 8155 chip and integrating a Linux + Android dual-system architecture, delivering smooth operation and faster response. The all-new voice assistant is equipped with iFlytek's cloud-device hybrid voice solution, integrating three core capabilities: voice recognition, semantic understanding, and voice synthesis. It supports Mandarin, Sichuan dialect, and Cantonese recognition and interaction, with an accuracy rate of over 95% and a response speed improved by 30% compared to the previous generation, achieving 1.5-second response offline and 2-second response online. The Q&A system is equipped with FAW-Volkswagen's self-developed AI large model and integrates cloud-based Deepseek hybrid large model technology, enabling more efficient and precise semantic understanding and intelligent responses.
In addition, on top of the existing CarPlay and CarLife, the new car adds HUAWEI HiCar support, extending the complete ecosystem experience of Huawei phones - including voice assistant, navigation services, calling functions, and entertainment apps - to the infotainment system. Together with 5G vehicle networking services and a rich application ecosystem, it truly achieves seamless transfer between mobile terminals and the smart cabin.
At the same time, the all-new Sagitar L is equipped with new enhanced driver assistance, IPA parking assist system, and other functions, further adapting to consumer needs and creating a more relaxed and convenient driving experience.
Rigorous testing and validation, German quality as always
In terms of quality, the all-new Sagitar L continues the consistently rigorous spirit of German engineering in manufacturing processes, body structure, and testing standards. The body adopts a cage structure, with high-strength steel usage exceeding 80% and hot-formed steel accounting for 28%, effectively ensuring the structural rigidity and crash safety of the vehicle.
At the same time, the new car has undergone rigorous testing far exceeding industry standards, including vehicle alternating durability and enhanced durability tests, as well as multi-climate-zone durability tests covering extreme environments such as severe cold, high altitude, and high temperature. The vehicle climate test simulates the world's harshest lighting conditions and driving scenarios under different seasonal climate conditions, ensuring no visible changes in interior and exterior texture and color within 15 years. In addition, a series of specialized tests including vehicle water management tests, dust and vehicle squeak and rattle durability tests have been completed, verifying the vehicle's long-term reliability through comprehensive and rigorous testing.
Inheritance and breakthrough, another advancement at 4.3 million vehicles
Since officially entering the Chinese market in 2006, the Sagitar has established itself as a true benchmark in the A+ segment by virtue of German quality, rigorous manufacturing processes, and leading technology. Now, with the 4.3 millionth vehicle rolling off the line, the all-new Sagitar L is expected to officially launch in the third quarter of 2025. With a youthful interpretation of design aesthetics, comprehensive evolution of intelligent technology, and the reliable guarantee of German quality, the new car will once again redefine the value standard of A+ segment sedans.
