Volkswagen Lavida Pro goes into production with cleaner design, smarter electronics and an updated 1.5T EVO II engine

On November 3, the new Lavida Pro officially went into production at the SAIC Volkswagen joint venture—an updated sedan that joins the Pro series with a cleaner design, smarter electronics, and a modernized engine.

On the outside, it follows the Pro family’s design language: graceful surfaces meet more purposeful details. Buyers can choose between two front-end treatments: Classic, with horizontal chrome accents, and Starry, featuring a black grille patterned like a night sky. Both versions are fitted with LED headlights, a signature light bar, and an illuminated emblem, which gives the face a cohesive, contemporary look.

The side view is softer and more refined, while the rear gains a new full-width taillight cluster. Dimensions are 4,720 x 1,806 x 1,482 mm, with a 2,688-mm wheelbase. Wheel choices include 15-, 16-, or 17-inch designs.

Inside, the Pro-themed cabin brings a floating infotainment display, a digital instrument cluster, and a wireless charging pad integrated into the center console. Smartphone integration covers Apple CarPlay, Baidu CarLife, and Huawei HiCar.

Under the hood sits the updated EA211 1.5T EVO II engine with a variable-geometry turbocharger, 350-bar fuel injection, and operation on the Miller cycle. It pairs with a seven-speed DSG dual-clutch transmission—a technically ambitious setup that should appeal to drivers who value efficient, seamless response.

Taken together, the Lavida Pro shows how Volkswagen is channeling premium-leaning technology into a mainstream sedan. The refresh adds energy and verve while keeping that clean-cut German restraint intact.