Showing posts with label Volkswagen. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Volkswagen. Show all posts

Monday, February 10, 2014

Dual Front Airbags : Volkswagen


Volkswagen announces airbags as standard for Polo, will increase prices by 2.7% on Polo and Vento.

Volkswagen, Europe's largest carmaker, announces a significant enhancement in driver safety, with the introduction of dual front airbags as standard fitment on variants of the Polo. In keeping with its ethos of offering best-in-class build quality, technology and safety, Volkswagen is now the first automobile manufacturer in the country to offer dual fron airbags as standard equipment in the premium hatchback segment. Building further on enhancing the safety aspect of its cars. Volkswagen is now also offering anti-lock brakes (ABS) as standard fitment on the Comfortline version of the Polo.

In a move to partially offset increased inputs costs and changes in the exchange rate, Volkswagen has announced a 2.7% price hike on all variants of the Polo and Vento. This price hike will be of up to Rs. 22,700 for the Polo and up to Rs 26,800 for the Vento.

Saturday, January 2, 2010

Delhi Auto Expo 2010 : Volkswagen

Volkswagen AG is fast becoming the world leader in the automotive industry. It has already become the largest producer surpassing Toyota. The company is now planning its aggressive marketing strategy in the Indian automobile market. It first push will come at the Delhi Auto Expo in January 2010. Volkswagen India is planning to introduce its small car model VW Polo. It will be the first family car from the company in its Indian product portfolio. VW currently sells its premium sedan models Jetta and Passat. It also introduced its luxury small car model Beetle in India which has been received well by the Indian customers. VW will display these models along with its SUV model VW Touareg in India.

The new VW Polo will be positioned in the A2 segment of small cars and will compete with models like Maruti Swift and Fiat Punto. The car will finally hit the Indian roads by March 2010. VW has booked a 1500 sq. mt pavilion at the Delhi Auto Expo to exhibit its existing product range along with its upcoming models in India.

Volkswagen is also planning to launch yet another small car model ‘Up!’ in India. It is expected that the model will be showcased at the Auto Expo. Up! will be placed below VW Polo but it is still not clear when the car will finally hit the Indian roads. VW may also showcase its sedan model VW Golf that is positioned above Polo in the international markets. Golf may not be introduced in the Indian market soon and may be present only for display purpose.

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Saturday, August 22, 2009

Volkswagen Beauty "Polo" : I Don't Know When It Comes?

Yeah! It is the fact that nobody can deny the strength of the small car market in India. It is the world’s largest auto market for small cars and any auto maker who intends to generate volumes needs to seriously have its presence in this segment. Volkswagen will launch its small car Polo in India early next year. The model will be launched both as a hatchback and a sedan within a gap of 6 months of launch. Polo hatchback is expected in early 2010 while Polo sedan will be launched in the latter half of next year.

Volkswagen’s plant near Chakan is already operational and Polo will be manufactured at the same manufacturing unit. It currently assembles its models Jetta and Passat at this plant. Volkswagen also sells luxury car Phaeton and SUV Touareg in India which are imported as completely built units from its mother plant in Germany.

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Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Volkswagen's New Skoda Laura Model

Volkswagen Group cars (Audi, Volkswagen and Skoda) are known for their perfection, durability and superb performance. They have a massive share in the world auto market and sustain the same credibility in the Indian market as well. Volkswagen Skoda Auto is based in Czech Republic and started its operations in the country in 2001 as Skoda India.

The Skoda Laura was launched by the company in India in 2005. It introduced Skoda’s latest engine technology and was accompanied with design and contemporary luxury. It then re-launched a new model, Skoda Laura Elegance, in 2007. This model was introduced when Skoda already had Laura Laurin, Klemant MT and AT variants in India. It launched Laura Ambiente in October 2007 with better features to lure Indian customers.

In 2009, Skoda has launched Laura’s latest model with new and added features which will surely strengthen its presence in C+ segment. It has accompanied this launch with aggressive campaigns to strengthen its familiarity to the buyers.

Power Train and Performance

The new Skoda Laura model is available in three engine options and six variants. You can have 1.8 TSI Ambiente Manual Transmission, 1.9 TDI PD Ambiente & Elegance in Manual & Automatic Transmission, and 2.0 TDI PD L&K in Automatic Transmission variants of the new Laura.

One of the striking features in the new model is its Direct Shift Gearbox which makes driving a pleasure with its precision of shifting from manual transmission to automatic transmission. Laura Laurin and Klement come with two options of 5-speed manual transmission and 6-speed automatic transmission. Skoda Laura Elegance and Ambiente are also available with diesel engines like Laurin and Klement but the DSG option is absent in them.

Design and Style

Laura can be described as a car with intrinsic style. It has been known for its sleek look and minimal structure. This premium sedan has an impressive front grille with vertical fins. However, the new model still carries the same overall look of the Skoda Octavia. The new model fails to display a distinctive look even after its re-structuring and a facelift. Skoda fans and customers will be definitely disappointed here if they had any expectations from new Laura 2009 to carry a different look.

On the other hand, the total package is not disappointing. The new automated sun roof, attractive exterior styling superbly complemented with state-of-art technology makes the car a package worth spending for.

The model gets a touch-up in the interiors as well. You will find refrigerated glove compartment, storage space in front and rear doors, and temperature control box under the arm-rest. The driver’s seat is adjustable 4-ways and the rear seats can be folded completely to enhance boot space. There are several features that have been added to Skoda Ambiente model which were earlier absent in Ambiente and present only in high end models.

Price and Colours

The new models of Skoda Laura are priced in the range of Rs. 12.67 lakh to Rs. 17.15 lakh. The available colours of new Skoda Laura are Arctic Breeze, Candy White, Diamond Silver, Black Magic and Cappuccino Beige colors.