Santana dates back to 1973. At that time, after the production of the first generation Passat (Passat B 1) of Volkswagen in West Germany, the problems in the use of Santana (12) were placed in front of designers and engineers. After being redesigned and equipped with a new engine, the second generation Passat B2 car was born. It is called quantum in North America (production time 198 1- 1988). In Brazil, it was called Quantum in the early days and later renamed Santana (production time 1984- 199 1). Later, Volkswagen and Ford jointly developed another Santana that we didn't know about. Carat from Argentina (production time 1987- 199 1) and Corsar from Mexico and other Latin American countries (production time 1984- 1988) were authorized by the public to produce in Japan. Nissan M30 (production time 1984- 1990) was authorized by Volkswagen to assemble Shanghai Automobile in China (1982- 1984). In fact, the first production line was built one year after Shanghai Auto was acquired by Volkswagen (1985). Because of the decision-making problem, we Santana had a tortuous story in China. In the early 1980s, the United States sold China a set of automobile engine technology, but the cost of automobile production line (Dodge) was very high. In order to compete for the China market, Volkswagen made a Santana with the American "heart" in a short time, and the price was lower. Everyone knows what happened afterwards. (Production time: 1982-20 12) It is called Santana in Europe (Santana (Santana has been used in Europe for 1985, and later renamed Passat B2, 1988 discontinued). Although the new car market is gradually shrinking, it is favored by many used car consumers because of its broad, practical and adaptable advantages. The factory is located at the foot of Santana Valley, which is rich in precious grapes and is famous all over the world. Cyclones like "Colorado" often blow in this valley, so locals call this cyclone "Santana". Shanghai Santana is a product introduced by Shanghai Volkswagen Co., Ltd. to German Volkswagen Company in 1987. Volkswagen's trademark is still used in front of the car; Before 2006, the words "Shanghai Santana" were used at the rear of the car. From June 5438+ 10, 2006, the Chinese "Shanghai Volkswagen" and the public logo were used in accordance with relevant state regulations. At present, Santana has reached Euro 3 emission standard. Zhijun Santana

At the end of 1990s, Shanghai Volkswagen Automotive Co., Ltd. developed the "Shanghai Santana 2000" car, which meant to sprint to 2 1 century, challenge the future and set off a "new Santana" whirlwind on the east coast of China. Santana brand has been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people in China, and has been selling well all over the country for 20 years. However, shopping malls are like battlefields, and today's automobile market is filled with smoke. Santana 2000 stopped production on June 5438+1 October 3, 2004, and the replacement model (Santana 3000) was officially produced on February12004. Shanghai Volkswagen claims that the title of Santana 3000 "beyond" is "modern classic car", that is, "modern technology and classic car". On the one hand, Santana has become a classic car, and "beyond" continues Santana's brand spirit; On the other hand, the mounter adopts more advanced technology, such as variable frequency air conditioning.