2019 Volkswagen Lamando Interior & Cargo Space Review

At P1,703,000, the Volkswagen Lamando is at the upper price range of the general sedan population – all while maintaining its stark stand as the most affordable midsize sedan in the Philippines. Thinking about it, it’s quite a bargain if you consider the lineup of technology and safety features that come with the car.

With that said, did Volkswagen compromise cabin quality in order to keep the 2019 Lamando’s attractive price point? Here’s an in-depth interior review.

Interior: Well appointed but with room for improvement

What you will like: Comfortable passenger seating, roomy, and feels premium

What you won’t like: Flush of piano black plastics, tall dashboard, and challenging to find the ideal driving position.

As the company that makes luxurious Audi cars, Volkswagen didn’t hold back in employing a premium feel in its very own mainstream line of cars. Well, at least in the Lamando. The interior’s not exactly plush but they’re not the econo-type either. The genuine leather on the sports seats feels nice plus soft-touch plastics populate the areas where cowhide and faux-leather aren’t present.

The Lamando has commendable cabin space even for three rear passengers, provided that the tallest one stands at 5’10 below and of average body size. There are plenty of cubbyholes, as well, plus the door pockets could accommodate both a medium bottle and your wallet.

However, it would be a lie if tell you that the piano black plastics didn’t bother me – and they’re quite a handful inside the Lamando as you can see in the gallery below. This type of plastic isn’t just a fingerprint- and dust-magnet; it doesn’t age well as well as it is vulnerable to scratches.

Another gripe would be the bolstering of the sports seats. It’s a bit cramped on the upper back to the point that I, a medium-built person, find it hard to get into a comfortable driving position. Adding the fact that the dashboard’s tall, I had to resolve to sit higher than what I would have preferred for better forward visibility.

Nevertheless, the Lamando’s NVH insulation is among the best out there, making in-cabin conversation or music enjoyable even at legal speed limits.

Cargo Space: Plenty enough

Cargo volume with seats up: 372 Liters

Cargo volume with rear backrests folded: Not indicated

The Lamando’s trunk is spacious enough to allow a child stroller and two months worth of groceries inside. Even better, you can fold the rear backrests flat to extend the cargo volume, albeit, the exact figure isn’t indicated on the spec sheet. There are switches available to fold the seats while standing at the back – no need to go shuffle through the rear doors. Nifty.

Access to the rear end would be either through the key fob, the usual driver’s switch, or by flipping the Volkswagen badge.

2019 Volkswagen Lamando Interior Photo Gallery

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Specifications

Engine

1.4 L

Fuel Type

Gasoline

Performance

150 hp @ 5,000 rpm

Transmission

Automatic

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Summary

Name	Volkswagen Lamando 1.4 TSI Highline AT
Body Type	Sedan
Price	₱ 1,703,000
Transmission Type	Automatic

Engine

Engine Size	1.4 L
Displacement	n/a
Number of Cylinders	4
Number of Valves	16
Transmission Category	7-Speed DSG

Performance

Drivetrain	Front-Wheel Drive
Max Output (HP)	150 hp @ 5,000 rpm
Max Torque (nm)	250 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
Acceleration Rate	n/a
Top Speed	n/a

Economy & Environment

Fuel Type	Gasoline
CO2 Emission	n/a
Fuel Capacity	50 L
Fuel Consumption	n/a
Range	n/a

Dimensions

Length	4,598 mm
Width	1,826 mm
Height	1,425 mm
Wheelbase	2,656 mm
Turning Circle	n/a
Ground Clearance	n/a
Wading Depth	n/a
Trunk Capacity	n/a
Max Cargo	n/a
Number of Doors	4
Number of Seats	5

Safety & Security

Driver's Airbag
Front Passenger's Airbag
Side Airbag
Curtain Airbag
Knee Airbag
Electronic Brake Distribution
ABS With Electronic Brake-Force Distribution and Electronic Differential Lock
Immobilizer
Security Alarm
Stability Control
Electronic Door Locks
Speed Sensing Door Locks
ISOFIX
Lane Departure Warning System
Blind-Spot Detection System

Features

Cruise Control
Front Parking Sensors
Rear Parking Sensors
Leather Upholstery
Push Start Button
Wheel Size	n/a
Wheels Metal Type	Alloy
Airconditioning System	2-zone Climatronic air-conditioning with pollen filter
Entertainment System	9.2" Touchscreen with 8 speakers and tuner, CD, MP3 capability
Connectivity	Aux-in, USB, SD card, Bluetooth, App Connect, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto
Navigation Ready
Warranty	3 Years (100,000 km)
Keyless Entry
Roof Rack
Sunroof
Electric Adjustable Seats
Power Steering
Power Windows
Power Outlet
Steering Wheel Audio Control

Technology

Active Park Assist
Hill Start Assist
AWD Modes	n/a
Tire Pressure Monitoring
Heads-up Display
Power Liftgate
Start-stop System

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