Volkswagen isn’t ready to let the humble gasoline sedan fade quietly into the sunset, at least not in China. Even in a market rapidly moving toward electrification, the brand is still making room for affordable, combustion-powered models. The new Sagitar S, developed by the FAW-VW joint venture, is a Jetta-sized model pairing modern styling and technology with a budget-friendly price.

 

With a length of 4,702 mm (185.1 inches), the Sagitar S is 110 mm (4.3 inches) shorter than the Sagitar L that debuted last year. The Chinese sedan is also 35 mm (1.4 inches) shorter than the US-spec Jetta, while sharing a nearly identical wheelbase of 2,688 mm (105.8 in).