Volkswagen to unveil compact sedan, Tiguan and Passat GTE at Auto Expo 2016

Made-for-India sub-4-metre sedan to get world premiere while eco-friendly Passat GTE will give cues to new Passat to be launched in India.

By Autocar Professional Bureau

11 Jan 2016

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The new Tiguan was showcased at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2015.

Volkswagen has announced that it will take the covers off three new products – the all-new, made-for-India compact sedan, the premium Tiguan SUV, and the Passat GTE sedan at the 13th edition of the Delhi Auto Expo.

The expo will see the world premiere of the Indian Compact Sedan (ICS), Volkswagen’s sub 4-metre sedan which has been designed specifically for the Indian market and is produced at the Volkswagen plant in Chakan. There has been an overwhelming response to the compact sedan category in India, and by virtue of its superior technology, class leading features and high safety standards, the ICS is expected to raise the bar in the market for this dynamic segment.

The Passat GTE plug-in hybrid is powered by an efficient 1.4-litre TSI engine (115 kW/156 PS) combined with an electric motor. Fusion of the two drive units generates a system power of 160 kW / 218 PS and enables a driving range of over 1,000km. In all-electric mode, it can cover over 50km. The Passat GTE will also offer a preview to the soon-to-be-launched new Passat in India

The third model to be revealed will be the premium Tiguan SUV which packs 4x4 performance and top-notch handling, safety and efficiency.

The other products at the VW stand will include the new Beetle, Jetta, Vento, Polo and Cross Polo.

Commenting on the Auto Expo plan, Michael Mayer, director, Volkswagen Passenger Cars India, said: “The Indian Compact Sedan, our made-in-India and made-for-India carline is a truly special offering from the Volkswagen stable with all the brand values of best-in-class safety features, build quality and a great driving experience, and is expected to be a game-changer for us.”

He added, “The premium Tiguan is being showcased, keeping in mind the accelerated growth of the segment that it would be operating in. We will also be introducing the New Passat to the Indian market in 2016. Through the showcase of Passat GTE –we have an opportunity to highlight Volkswagen’s environmentally responsible plug-in hybrid technology.”