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Volkswagen Santana 32B 1.6 (85 Hp)
Overall Rating
Volkswagen Santana:
The Volkswagen Santana is a nameplate used by Volkswagen for various sedans and station wagons since 1983. The first generation is based on the second-generation Volkswagen Passat. It was introduced in 1981 while production started in 1983 for China. The use of the "Santana" badge rather than "Passat" echoes the use of different names for the sedan versions of the Polo and Golf.
In North America, it was also known as the Volkswagen Quantum. In Mexico, it was named the Volkswagen Corsar, while in Argentina it was sold as the Volkswagen Carat. In Brazil and other South American countries it was known as the Santana, while the Passat Variant B2 wagon was marketed as the Quantum. In Europe, the Santana name was dropped in 1985 and the car was sold as a Passat. European test production ended in 1988 while Latin American production continued until 2006. Chinese production of the three box sedan continued until January 2013....(Read more on Wikipedia)
32B Overview:
Volkswagen Santana (32B). A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 0 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Volkswagen Santana 32B was produced before the establishment of modern crash testing protocols like Euro NCAP. Its safety features are rudimentary by contemporary standards, typical of early 1980s vehicle design.
1.6 (85 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
A noticeable improvement over the 75 Hp variant, providing slightly better acceleration and responsiveness for a more confident feel.
Fuel Economy
Likely similar fuel economy to the 75 Hp version, with a minor trade-off for the increased power output.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Spacious and comfortable interior for its class
- • Robust and reliable mechanicals, especially the diesel engines
- • Good ride quality, well-suited for long journeys
- • Practical sedan body style with a large boot capacity
- • Wide range of engine options to suit different needs and budgets
Cons:
- • Dated safety features by modern standards
- • Some petrol engines can be quite thirsty
- • Exterior styling is conservative and lacks modern flair
- • Performance can be sluggish with smaller, naturally aspirated engines
- • Finding specific replacement parts might be challenging today due to age
Specifications:
| General: | |
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| Brand: | Volkswagen |
| Model: | Santana |
| Generation: | 32B |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.6 (85 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1981 |
| End of production: | 1982 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 85 Hp |
| Engine Model/Code: | YP |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3 l |
| Coolant: | 6 l |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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