Volkswagen and it’s group companies Audi and Skoda have tasted success in India and the company wants to extend this to commercial vehicles aimed at business travellers. Volkswagen will roll out two mini vans namely the Caravelle and Crafter in India by November or December 2008. The mini vans will be imported as CBUs from Germany and offer high passenger comfrot and refinement not previously seen in people movers in India. The Caravelle comes in 6-9 seater configuration and is luxury passenger carrier while the Crafter comes in either a 15 passenger version or a 3.5 tonne cargo carrier (not likely to be introduced here). The interior and seating configuration of these vans can be customised to make room for a small conference facility or a mobile home etc. The Volkswagen Caravelle is likely to be priced around Rs. 45 lakhs and will compete with the Mercedes Viano while the Crafter is expected to be priced lower at about Rs. 25 lakh.

Nice build, quality, and well-defined lines characterize the Volkswagen Golf. The original 1976 Volkswagen Golf Mk1’s winning formula rested on its punchy engine, solid suspension, and some other sporty additions. Sensible engineering went into the Volkswagen Golf. Its crisp & cool style was rendered by Italian designer Giugiaro. The VW Golf Mk1 delivered reliable and strong performance and ran at 112 miles per hour. It also had subtle striping and alloy wheels. The Volkswagen Golf Mk2 likewise stood out with its red-lined bumpers, subtle GTI badging, and striped upholstery. Powered by a 1.8 liter engine with twin-cam 16-valve head, the car inspired respect and suited young professional’s image back then.

The idea of an affordable dream car was born in the 70s with the first
Scirocco. The success of this two-seat sport coupe continued for nearly
20 years, during which time more than 360,000 Sciroccos were built. The
enthusiasm for this car has been uninterrupted since Volkswagen
presented the new version of the Scirocco at this year’s Geneva Motor
Show. The new car appears to have struck a chord with car buyers and
will pick up with the success of the original Scirocco which, in the
mean time, has developed into a cult car.

Volkswagen Polo Maintenance Cost – Volkswagen Polo is affordable; you need not to worry about the maintenance cost of it. The maintenance cost of Volkswagen Polo diesel is high compare to petrol version. The general service of diesel variant goes up to 5-6 thousand whereas the petrol version 2-3 thousand. The cost of spares of a diesel is also relatively high compared to petrol. The spare parts of this car is a bit costly, the rest of the things are affordable.

Volkswagen Polo Accessories – Volkswagen Polo has user friendly accessories which will make you comfort. The accessories like Radio with CD-MP3 / WMA player and 4 speakers includes roof antenna, Multi-function display includes digital speed display, fuel efficiency, Remote control for central locking, with 2 foldable keys for ease of carrying in the pocket and distance till empty and service reminder keeps passengers alert and it also entertains them.

Volkswagen Polo Features – Volkswagen Polo comes with advanced features like Cube Holder, Height-adjustable Driver’s Seats, Tiltable Steering Column, Tinted Window Glass    , Power Window, Power Steering, Air Conditioner and Power Doors Locks which gives comfort and convenience for all the occupants. But in the long journeys you will need to compromise on comfort and convenience.

Volkswagen Polo Awards- Volkswagen Polo triumphed as World Car of the Year 2010; it has won several awards like ‘What car award’, European Car of the Year” for the year 2009, CNBC Overdrive, Business Standard Motoring Award, Subros Car India Award, NDTV Car and Bike Award.

Volkswagen Polo Safety Features – Volkswagen Polo’s Comfort, quality and safety have all taken a considerable leap forward. Polo was specifically designed to attain the recently established, stricter and more comprehensive, 5-star Euro NCAP rating. The higher structural rigidity of the Polo’s body shell contributes to these results. Volkswagen Polo is loaded with a wealth of advanced safety equipments, which makes every journey as safe as possible. A comprehensive airbag system for occupant protection, along with an ultra high-strength steel frame, makes for an indigenously structured passenger cell. Add to that, an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) which provides individual wheel braking preferences. It’s all about sitting back and enjoying the drive with the reassurance of security.

Volkswagen Polo Specifications – Volkswagen Polo is available in both diesel and petrol variants in India. The diesel variant is comes with the 1.2 liter engine which has a capacity to generate of 75HP @ 4200 rpm and torque of 180 NM @ 2000 rpm. Whereas the petrol variant is equipped with a 1.2 liter engine which produces an output of 74 bhp @ 5400 rpm and a Torque of 110NM @ 3750 rpm. The diesel variant is also equipped with the 1.2 liter engine with an output of 75HP @ 4200 rpm and torque of 180 NM @ 2000 rpm. It ensures you security with its safety features like front fog lamps for safety in bad weather, 3 point inertia front seat belts, third tail lamp, Anti-lock Braking System, Front air bags for driver and passenger and ultra-high strength steel frame.

Volkswagen Polo Interiors – Volkswagen Polo’s interiors are sufficiently spacious with storage compartments in the front door. The New Polo also has space for sunglass storage inside the glove box. Unlike most luxury sedans in India, all open windows of the Polo can be closed by just a single touch of the remote. The tilt and telescopic power steering eases out the strain on the driver during a tiresome journey. Height of the driver seat can be comfortably adjusted ensuring better visibility. Folding rear seat backrests and the two-tone dashboard are classic features too. Simply amazing fabric upholstery of the New Polo is matchless.  Central locking system of the New Polo with a unique boot opener in company logo is noteworthy. For entertainment, the new car houses a CD MP3 Player changer with 4 speakers. The green-tinted sun-blocking glass is one of a kind in the Indian car industry.

Volkswagen Group Malaysia (VGM) has officially launched its latest addition the Volkswagen models currently available in Malaysia – the Volkswagen Eos. Viewed as an interesting and exciting addition the current VW line up, the Eos is targeted at the urban individual who is wordly, well-exposed and open minded. The Eos is the answer for customers looking for a versatile car that offers everyday use yet charmingly elegant and highly innovative, without being flashy.The innovative Coupe-Sunroof-Cabriolet (CSC) roof system combines the advantages of a coupe, sunroof and cabriolet roof in a masterpiece of modern engineering. Launched as the first vehicle in the world to feature this system, the 5-piece CSC roof system can be lowered automatically at a touch of a button in only 25 seconds.

Volkswagen Polo is a first hatchback from German auto maker in India.  Volkswagen Polo is a great package and once you open this package you will be surprised by its stylish looks, features, comfort, performance and quality. Volkswagen Polo is available in both petrol and diesel variants. Volkswagen Polo gear shifting is very smooth and best in its segment. Outer looks is very solid and mature, headlights and taillights are designed in an elegant way. Volkswagen Polo front seats are very comfortable and have great thigh support but rear seats are not good for tall peoples. Volkswagen Polo gives you two-tone dash board and solid build cabin. Boot space is very less and narrow.  Volkswagen Polo gives you a n excellent ride and handling and shows stability at higher speed.  Volkswagen Polo is equipped with advance safety feature like Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) and air-bags.

The first stage will take the standard engine from 200 HP to 239 HP for about €998. The second stage will take the engine to 256 HP and a maximum torque of 360 Nm for €1,998 while the stage 3 will get it to 286 HP and 400 Nm of torque for €5,950. If that’s not enough for speed enthusiasts the final stages called Evo and Evo R are impressive. In the Evo stage the car’s engine could deliver almost 300 HP and 420 HP and will cost €9,950 while the Evo R stage will give this Scirocco a great power boost and the car’s engine could deliver 349 HP and a maximum torque of 450Nm for  €19,950.

Volkswagen Scirocco and since a lot of people bought this car, tuners prepared new styling kits to make it look unique. The latest tuning kit for the new Scirocco was made by the guys from Caractere and their project was revealed at the Geneva Motor Show. The new body kit includes a new front and rear spoiler, new front grille, a set of side vents and door trims and a small roof spoiler. The rear side of the car received a new spoiler which can be supplied with or without the new exhaust tips. The Caractere Volkswagen Scirocco can be equipped with CH1 wheels which come in three sizes: 18″, 19″ or 20″ and will have wide tires for increased stability and better handling. Customers who would like to make their Scirocco faster can ask from help from Caractere dealer in Germany B&B which offers five tuning stages for the 2.0-litre TFSI engine.

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