First China-made Volkswagen Lamando L shipped to Mexico

On September 28, 2026, SAIC Volkswagen Automotive Co., Ltd. (SAIC Volkswagen) announced the first batch of all-new Lamando L vehicles for Mexico had rolled off the production line and begun overseas shipment.

This marked Volkswagen’s first export of China-built complete vehicles to Mexico and SAIC Volkswagen’s debut in the North American finished-vehicle export market. Its existing export footprint already covers Southeast Asia and Central Asia, including the Philippines, Vietnam and Uzbekistan.

According to SAIC Volkswagen, Mexico is a passenger car market with strong demand in North America and a solid sedan consumer base. Young consumers there particularly favor cars that combine sporty styling with practicality; the Lamando L, with its coupe styling and spacious cabin, matches the preferences of these users.

The company says that, drawing on Volkswagen Group’s global standards and its end-to-end value-chain strengths in R&D, manufacturing, logistics and after-sales service, every exported Lamando L adheres to consistent global quality standards.

The company also revealed that, alongside gasoline models, new energy vehicles including the ID. ERA 9X will enter overseas markets in phases.

MEXCHAM Insight

MEXCHAM sees the export as an example of both SAIC Volkswagen’s expansion into the North American market and Mexico’s demand for China-made vehicles. The Lamando L is engineered with design and configuration tailored to the preferences of Mexico’s young consumers, and new-energy models such as the ID. ERA 9X will also be exported, adding a new case to China–Mexico automotive trade and cooperation.