VW Lamando L facelift registered in China

Volkswagen has submitted a patent application for the facelifted Lamando L liftback in China.

The original car (see video) has been in production for three long years now, so it was ripe for a mid-life refresh. Based on the images uploaded to the database, it gets redesigned bumpers, a new radiator grille and reshaped headlights. At 4,791 mm (187 inches) long, it is just 7 mm (a quarter of an inch) longer than the old version.

Prospective buyers will also appreciate to know that the new car no longer has the 1.4-liter TSI engine with 150 PS (148 hp / 110 kW). It ships with a superior 1.5-liter TSI unit rated at 160 PS (158 hp / 118 kW).

The sales launch should be a few months away.