Volkswagen Beetle launched in India
Volkswagen today announced the launch of the New Beetle in India. The New Beetle is priced at Rs 20.45 Lakhs (ex-showroom Delhi).
Speaking at the launch, Mr. Neeraj Garg, Member of Board and Director, Volkswagen Passenger Cars said, “We are excited to bring this iconic Beetle, to India after its success across the world for decades.”
“The Beetle is the very first Volkswagen car people remember about; with its unique shape and reliability, it wrote motoring history. People’s fascination for this lovable bug shaped car has made the Beetle one of the world’s most popular cars across decades and Volkswagen is proud to bring its legend into India,” he said.
He further added, “India is a key market for our overall strategic growth plans and we are sure that the launch of two of our best products will affirm our commitment to provide the latest technology and high value to our Indian customers”.
The New Beetle is a marvel design of German engineering and is equipped with a 2.0 litre 4 cylinder petrol engine with an output of 115HP at 5400 rpm. It is paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission.
Advanced occupant safety is one of the key features of the New Beetle which comes equipped with 4 airbags, Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP) and engine immobilizers. It is equipped with a 6 CD changer, power steering for better drivability, body coloured exterior mirror housings, tailgate handle and heat insulating tinted glass.
The large 15” alloy wheels, ensconced in their flared arches, give it a higher and more commanding stance. The lights, refined lines, fresh color palette and new fabric seat covers are few details that are additions to the new Beetle. The front center armrests and the dashboard are proof of the sure instinct of high design quality which interprets the classic elements of the New Beetle in a contemporary way. The round stern, dome shaped roof, rear section, the fenders with the hint of a footboard, the embedded round head and tail lights – bring back memories of the Beetle while the sharp accented lines and windows confirm the up-to-date design and express youthful energy.
Volkswagan Beetle Specifications
Engine Type: 4- cylinder petrol engine
Capacity: 2.0L / 1984 cc
Power: 85 kW/ 116 PS @ 5400 rpm
Torque: 172 Nm @ 3200 rpm
Emission Norms: BSIV
Gearbox: 6 speed automatic tiptronic
Length: 4129 mm
Width: 1721 mm
Height: 1498 mm
Wheelbase; 2502 mm
Wheel track front: 1515 mm
Wheel track rear: 1495 mm
Ground Clearance: 120 mm
Turning radius: 5.5 m
Luggage compartment: 214 ltrs
Tyre Size: 195/65 R15 “Houston” Alloy Wheels
Spare wheel: 195/65 R15 Steel wheel
