Volkswagen’s providing plenty of customization options for the Polo in Europe and the UK. The sporty R-Line model is the newest addition to that lot, deliveries of which begin from July.
The Polo R-Line is based on the Polo Match variant available in both 3- and 5-door configurations. The only engine (that goes with the sporty theme) available is the 1.2-liter TSI petrol engine delivering 105PS, driven via a 6-speed manual gearbox. It has a top speed of 190kph and can reach 100kph from a standstill in under 10 seconds.
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Before we begin, let us clarify that the Volkswagen Lavida we’re presenting to you from the Beijing Auto Show floor is specific to China. Volkswagen does not plan to bring this model to India. The Lavida is an entry-level sedan (though as a package it is punching above its weight) similar to the Indigo Manza and Swift Dzire.
After we showed you a few images of the VW Lavida from Beijing, we had a few thousand click throughs and curious image viewing by our readers. To this effect, we’re playing out another story on the Lavida today with some more images including interior shots.
If you are a Chinese man, have lots of love for Volkswagen, in the market for an affordable sedan, the Volkswagen Lavida is your car.
Unlike the Vento, this Volkswagen sedan, positioned in the A-Segment (in terms of size class – usually between 4m to 4.5m long), is the Etios or the Manza of the Chinese market.
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Are you the person who believes India pays more for a car than anyone else? Do you think Volkswagen is charging a premium for its models? Do you vouch for the thought that the Indian government is anti-motoring? This article may shatter many of those beliefs.
Malaysia will soon be able to treat itself to the cheapest Volkswagen sedan through the VW Vento.
VW India’s on and off approach towards the Up!’s India entry has been a major deterrent for small car buyers. The company was expected to showcase the Up! at the New Delhi Auto Expo which did not happen.
Then came the announcement that the Up!’s India foray has been delayed for another 3 years. Later came the news that the decision to bring the Up! to India will be taken by year end.
With this attitude, surely the Indian motorist has given up the hope of owing a VW Up!
But don’t lose hop just yet. In a recent article by AutoNews, VW has divulged some more information on the Up!
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The existing VW Passat is a seventh generation model that is due for an update in about two years. AutoBild.de brings us a slew of information on the 2014 VW Passat:
- The new VW Passat will be based on the MQB architecture
- It will adopt styling cues from the VW Cross Coupe concept
- It will sit on a wider track thus liberating more interior space
- The new Passat is expect to shed 75kg from its overall weight
- VW is going to pitch it against the Mercedes C Class in terms of features and target audience
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The VW Phaeton may only have found a handful of Indian customers owing to its sedated looks and very little snob value, but VW is definitely sticking by its ‘sensible’ product. An all-new Phaeton is planned for 2016.
We are already aware that the styling of the new Phaeton will be conservative and it will have a downsized to V8 instead of a W12 to meet emission norms.
This is no April fool’s joke. The Germans have found a connection between democratising innovation and their design processes. ‘The Polo Principle’ ad campaign allows people to create their own mockup of the Polo in Denmark.
The 40 most creative designs of the Polo sent to Volkswagen will be 3D printed and displayed at the Copenhagen exhibition.
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