Volkswagen Beetle finally arrives in India

Volkswagen Beetle one of the world’s most popular and loved car has finally hit the Indian roads. The car that enjoyed an iconic status for the past four decades will be available in India for 20.45 lakh ex-showroom Delhi.

The new Beetle features a 2 litre four cylinder petrol engine making 116PS power and 172Nm of torque, mated to a 6-speed automatic tiptronic gear box and unlike its earlier ancestors which were rear wheel driven; the new beetle is a front wheel drive. The car gets an overseeing viewpoint with its 15-inch alloy wheels. The rear section, dome shaped roof, the embedded round head and tail lights are all a reminiscent of the old Beetle, but what adds a touch of modernity to the car are the windows and the sharp accentuated lines.

The new Beetle is equipped with fabric seats, a 6-CD changer, ABS, 4-airbags, ESP, engine immobilizers and a power steering. It also features body coloured exterior mirror housing, tail gate handle and heat insulated tinted glass. The Beetle is the second modern retro car to be launched in India after the Fiat 500, but unlike the 500 the Beetle is not even close being called small. At 4129mm it stretches longer than the 500 which is 3446mm long. With its bright peppy colours and blend of contemporary looks and modern design the Beetle is sure to be the star on the streets.

Volkswagen also launched the Touareg, a SUV featuring a 3-litre V6 TDI engine mated to a 6-speed DSG gear box. The Touareg is a 4x4 featuring a permanent all wheel drive producing 242PS of power and accelerates from 0-100kmph in 7.8 seconds. It also features an electric sunroof, 12-way adjustable seats, electrically folding outer rear view mirror along with a 230V power socket in the luggage compartment and leather seats. The Touareg has a 45-degree hill climbing ability, a 35 degree side slop angle and a 500mm wadding depth and comes equipped with eight air-bags. The Touareg will be available for 51.85 lakh ex-showroom Delhi.  Here is the original press release: