The Gran Santana is currently powered by a 1.4 liter TSI petrol engine, producing 131 HP – all going towards the front wheels with the help of either a 5 speed manual or a 6 speed DSG transmission.

VW sold 3.85 million vehicles in China last year, ahead of second-ranked foreign manufacturer General Motors, thanks in part to its shift in focus to more popular and profitable SUV models.

VW to Discontinue Santana in 2012The Chinese division of Volkswagen announced it will kill the highly-popular Santana in 2012, despite the fact that the company still has high expectations in the ...