Volkswagen
Overview
Volkswagen | The Volkswagen Group is the world's fourth largest car producer after Toyota, GM and Ford respectively. Volkswagen AG or VW AG forms the core of the Volkswagen Group , and is based in Wolfsburg, Germany. The name means "people's car" in German and its tagline is "Volkswagen - Das Auto" or "Volkswagen - The Car". Its previous German tagline was "Aus Liebe zum Automobil", which is translated as "Out of love for the car" - or, "For Love of the Automobile", as translated by VW in other languages. Volkswagen has 2 car models available in India. The available models are the Jetta, and Passat. Go to Volkswagen website |
Models
Volkswagen Jetta
 | The Volkswagen Jetta is a small car that gets good reviews for its sporty and fun performance, roomy interior and top-of-the-line safety features. All the variants of Jetta will come with a wide range of luxury features like automatic driving light control, 6cd changer and leather upholstery. The car is well known for its safety and solid nature among consumers across the world. Volkswagen which currently sells passat and Touraeg hopes to achieve a significant market share in the entry D Segment. Jetta will compete against the Civic, Corolla and Sonata Embera here. Jetta is a booted version of Volkswagen popular hatchback Golf. The cabin reflects luxury at any point and complements its exterior styling. Jetta will come with two engine options - 1.6L petrol and 1.9L diesel. The 1.6L petrol engine develops 102PS at 5600 rpm and 148Nm of max torque at 3800 rpm. According to Volkswagen, jetta can reach a top speed of 186 kph and can be accelerated from 0 to 100 kph in just 12.2 seconds. The 1.9L TDI has the same engine that is currently under the hood of the laura. The 1.9L cranks out 105PS of max power. The 250Nm of peak torque is available from 1900 rpm.The new jetta might come in three variants - trendline petrol, trendline diesel and comfortline diesel.The comfortline variant of diesel jetta will come with the 6 speed automatic DSG gearbox. Other variants will come with 5 speed manual transmission. |
Volkswagen Passat
 | The Volkswagen Passat Sedan is a fashionable yet practical midsize sedan with impressive driving dynamics and a remarkable amount of standard features and unique options. The Highline DSG models reflect ultimate style and comfort for those who want to travel in luxury. Exclusive interiors and exteriors are unmatched in its range. The Passat sedan is equipped with 16 inch alloy wheels, heated and power operated side view mirrors, power windows and door locks rear seat sunshades, leather upholstery, power driver's seat, air conditioning, cruise control, a trip computer, telescopic steering wheel and an AM/FM/CD stereo system with auxiliary audio jack. Adding to that already impressive list, the comfort offers a sunroof, upgraded interior lighting, an in dash CD changer, satellite radio, double blade front sun visors and 17 inch rims replace the 16 inch wheels. Taking another step up will net you a pair of automatic headlights, front and rear parking sensors, heated leather seats, a power front seats with driver seat memory, and dual zone automatic climate control. Among the amenities on the options list for all Passat's you will find a ground effects kit and a navigation system; they are front wheel drive vehicles and come standard with a 2.0 liter turbocharged inline 4 cylinder engine that delivers a surprising 200 horsepower. Transmission choices for the Turbo are a 6 speed manual or a 6 speed automatic. The Passat models are equipped with an automatic transmission, 4Motion all wheel drive and a 3.6 liter V6 with an automatic transmission that kicks out 280 horsepower. Both of the Passat's engines are quick, the car handles exceptionally well and there is a good measure of fun to drive exhilaration included. |