Volkswagen’s surge to power internationally has been remarkable and the brands they claim have been powerful in making them a standout amongst the best auto aggregates ever. Volkswagen India however, which started operations formally in 2007 is still at an exceptionally beginning stage as far as the sales go. This is mainly due to the slim portfolio the company has. But it wants to turn around its fortunes and expand what it has on offer.
New Tiguan (speculated rendering), expected launch in Mid-2016.
As indicated by AutoCarIndia, VW has arranged for as much as 4 new launches for India in the following two years. This rundown incorporates a sub 4 meter conservative vehicle, the official overhauled Passat, new Beetle and the Tiguan SUV.
New VW compact sedan (speculated rendering), expected launch in Jan-2016.
The compact sedan would be one of the very few nation particular cars for Volkswagen and will be in view of Polo. It has been snapped on test in India and we anticipate that it will be divulged at the Auto Expo right on time one year from now. It will be based on the PQ25 platform and will will likewise be controlled by the new 1.5 liter diesel seen in Polo. They might likewise utilize the same 1.2 liter 3 barrel petrol motor present in the hatchback but however we trust there are a few variations with the additionally meriting 1.2 liter turbocharged TSI. Bora and Derby are the two names floating around for the compact sedan as of now.
2015 VW Passat (B8), expected launch in Early-2016.
The new 2015 Passat is required to hit the Indian turf soon and is extensively bigger and lighter than the current rendition on account of the MQB platform’s adaptability. It will be fueled by a four pot 2.0 liter diesel plant delivering around 180 PS of force and 400 Nm of torque. The D-segmenter will be estimated higher than the present emphasis and will now be situated against the more premium vehicles by its German rivals.
New VW Beetle, expected launch in End-2015.
The new Beetle, in light of the PQ35 platform is likewise planned to be brought back as a premium offering and as even more a brand building item which may not yield awesome volumes. We will likewise be getting the next generation Tiguan SUV which is expected to land at the Frankfurt Auto Show. As a result of the MQB platform, the new Tiguan will be accessible as a 5-seater and additionally a 7-seater variant.
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Source: AutoCarIndia