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Market model year1983–2022
Exact model year observed in both EPA and Natural Resources Canada data; not a production interval or trim definition.
EPA + Natural Resources Canada40 years
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VolkswagenSantana
Production1983–2022
Recorded originGermany
ClassFamily car
Also known asVolkswagen Carat · Volkswagen Corsar · Volkswagen Quantum
Background
The Volkswagen Santana is a nameplate used by Volkswagen for various sedans and station wagons since 1983. The first generation is based on the second-generation Volkswagen Passat (B2). It was introduced in 1981 while production started in 1983 for China. The use of the "Santana" badge rather than "Passat" echoes the use of different names for the sedan versions of the Polo (Derby) and Golf (Jetta).
Text adapted from “Volkswagen Santana” on Wikipedia ↗ · CC BY-SA 4.0 ↗ · retrieved 2026-07
Chronology ledger
Dates with their meaning intact
Netherlands RDW first-admission observations1982
First-admission years observed in Dutch vehicle registrations; this is market evidence, not a worldwide production range.
Netherlands RDW ↗1 year