Volkswagen India has announced that it will be unveiling three new products – Indian Compact Sedan, Tiguan, and the Passat GTE at the 13th edition of the Delhi Auto Expo. The Delhi Auto Expo will see the World Premier of the Indian Compact Sedan (ICS) Volkswagen’s premier sub 4-metre sedan, which has been designed specifically for the Indian market, and is manufactured at the Volkswagen facility in Chakan.
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Passat GTE – an environmentally responsible plug-in hybrid comes with a 1.4-litre TSI engine capable of producing 156 PS of power and combined with an electric motor. Fusion of the two drive units generates a system power of 218 PS and enables a driving range of over 1,000 km. In all-electric driving, it can cover over 50 km. Passat GTE will also offer a preview to the soon to be launched New Passat in India
Tiguan – With 4×4 performance, Tiguan is said to be a blend of luxury, handling, safety and efficiency, fusing the global attributes of innovation and connectivity to category codes of SUVs in India
The 21st Century Beetle – The recently launched ‘iconic’ 21st Century Beetle is powered by a turbocharged 1.4L TSI engine and is mated to a 7-speed DSG gearbox. The 21st Century Beetle truly represents the future ready Volkswagen capable of delivering EU 6 emission norms.
Volkswagen Passenger Cars India Director, Michael Mayer, said that the company is delighted to showcase the enlarged product portfolio for the Indian market at the Delhi Auto Expo 2016, and believe in the potential that each of these carlines hold for this market. The Indian Compact Sedan, the made-in-India and made-for-India carline is a truly special offering from the Volkswagen stable with all the brand values of best in class safety features, build quality and a great driving experience, and is expected to be a game-changer for the car-maker.
Product showcase at the Volkswagen pavilion:
- Indian compact sedan
- Tiguan
- Passat GTE (plug-in-hybrid)
- 21st Century Beetle
- Jetta
- Vento
- Polo
- Cross Polo