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FAW Oley

2012 – 2020 — China

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The FAW Oley is a subcompact car line manufactured by the FAW Group under the Oley brand, offering both sedan and hatchback variants. Originally known as the A130 during its development phase, the Oley sedan was initially intended as a subcompact model under the Bestune brand, where it was named the B30. It is based on the PQ32+ platform derived from the Mark 2 Volkswagen Jetta platform engineered by FAW Volkswagen. However, the platform faced criticism for its perceived affordability, while the design was deemed too avant-garde for the Bestune brand's image. Consequently, FAW decided to launch the Oley brand to cater to a younger demographic, addressing the criticisms and positioning the Oley as a more