Steffen Knapp, Director, Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Volkswagen Group Sales India Pvt. Ltd at the launch of the All-New Passat
Volkswagen today announces the launch of the much awaited luxury sedan Volkswagen Passat. The All-New Passat is based on the new MQB platform and is powered with an efficient 2.0 L TDI diesel engine mated to a 6 speed automatic-DSG gearbox generating peak power of 130kW (177 PS) and a torque of 350 Nm ranging from 1500–3500
rpm. Introductory prices starting at Rs 29.99 lakhs, the Passat will be available in 6 colours, across all Volkswagen showrooms.
The Passat was earlier introduced in India in the year 2007. The newly launched Passat will come with a host of features including 9 Airbags, Hill Start Assist, Auto Hold, Reverse camera with 360 degree area view, Park Assist, App connect, Nappa leather seats, dynamic chassis control, 3 zone Auto AC, electric adjustable front seat, full LED headlamps with DRLs and LED taillamps and easy open boot among others.
Launching the New Passat, Steffen Knapp, Director, Volkswagen Passenger
Cars, Volkswagen Group Sales India Pvt. Ltd. said, “We are extremely pleased to
launch the technologically advanced New Passat in India offering our customers a
carline that is equipped with superior safety features and driving dynamics that
the brand Volkswagen is known to offer across the industry. The Passat is
renowned world over for its sheer performance, iconic style and rich heritage. With
the launch of the Passat we will now have a portfolio with remarkable carlines
across leading vehicle segments in the country.”
The Passat is the first sedan to be based on the MQB platform in India and is up to
70kgs lighter as compared to the predecessor yet offers improved rigidity. It also
comes with premium features such as Park Assist which assists the driver by
automatically carrying out the optimum steering movements in order to reverse park
on the ideal line. All the driver has to do is operate the accelerator and the
brake while the steering movements are undertaken by Park Assist, ensuring that
the driver retains control of the car at all times.
Variant Introductory Ex-Showroom Prices:
2.0L TDI AT Comfortline – Rs 29,99,000
2.0L TDI AT Highline – Rs 32,99,000
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