The new Passat comes at a very competitive Rs 19.52 Lakhs!
Volkswagen have launched the new engined variants of the Passat and Jetta in the Indian market. The new engines come as part of the drive from VW to update the cars to stricter Bharat IV emission norms which would be applicable in all the major metro cities from April 2010.
The Passat now comes with the 1.8 litre four cylinder turbocharged TSI petrol engine which develops a maximum 160 ps of power between 4500 – 6500 rpm and a maximum 250 nm of torque between 1500 – 4500 rpm and is mated to the new 6-speed transmission. The ARAI certified fuel efficiency figure for Passat is 12.69 kmpl. The new VW Passat 1.8 TSi has been priced at a very competitive Rs 19.20 lakhs, Ex-Showroom Delhi.
The relaunched Jetta 2.0 TDI Comfortline and Trendline now come with 4 cylinder turbocharged common rail direct injection engine instead of the earlier 1.9 litre pump duse unit. The engine delivers a maximum 110 ps of power @ 4200 rpm and 250 nm of maximum torque between 1500 – 2500 rpm. The engine is mated to a new 5-speed manual gearbox and has an ARAI certified fuel economy figure of 19.53 km/litre. The new Jetta has been priced at Rs 15.92 Lakhs, Ex-showroom, Delhi.
Jump over for the detailed features and specifications of the new Passat 1.8 TSi and Jetta 2.0 TDI.
Volkswagen Passat 1.8 TSI Standard Features
Exterior
•16-inch “Milwaukee” alloy wheels with 215/55 R16 tyres • Colour-keyed door mirror housings and door handles • Door mirrors with integral turn signals • Bi-Xenon headlamps with cornering lights • Headlight washer system • Chrome plated radiator grille • Colour-keyed bumpers • Heat insulated tinted glass
Interior
• Deluxe sports seats at front • “Nappa” leather seat upholstery • Leather covered steering wheel and gear knob • Bottle holders on all doors • Cup holders at front and rear • Multi-function display “Plus” • “Burr walnut” decorative insert • Center armrest with storage • Illuminated vanity mirrors with cover
Safety and Security
• 8 airbags • ABS with ESP • Safety- optimized head restraints • Engine immobilizer • Front & rear fog lights • Wheels locks • All disc brakes • Alarm with interior protection • Electro-mechanical parking break with Auto-Hold function • With “ISOFIX” attachment
Comfort
• Cruise control • “Climatronic” auto air conditioner with 2-zone temperature control • AC vents at rear • 12 way power adjustments in front seats • Driver seat with memory • Electrically operated sunshades on rear window • Remote unlocking for luggage compartment • Comfort start function “Press and Drive” • Electric windows with comfort operation and anti-pinch • Central locking with radio remote control • Power assisted steering • Rake & reach adjustable steering column • Electrically adjustable door mirrors • Rear reading lights • RCD510 touch screen audio system with MP3 player, 6 CD changer, 8 Loudspeakers & built-in SD card • With “Coming home” & “Leaving home” function • Rain sensor • Auto sensing headlights • Electrically adjustable & foldable outer rear view mirror • Electric sunroof • Park distance control front & rear • Multi-function steering wheel •
Colours Available
• Candy white • Deep black pearl effect • Mocha anthracite • Reflex silver, metallic • Silver leaf, metallic • Iron grey
Fuel Efficiency: 12.69 km/litre
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0 TDI Standard Features
Exterior
•16-inch “Toronto” alloy wheels with 205/55 R 16 tyres •Colour-keyed door mirror housings and door handles •Door mirrors with integral turn signals •Halogen main headlings and turn signals under one clear glass cover •Galvanised body •Radiator grille and frame in chrome •Tail lights with LED technology •Colour-keyed bumpers and rubbing strips •Green-tinted, heat-insulating windows •Chrome trim on side windows.
Interior
• “Vienna” leather seat upholstery •AC vents at rear •Storage compartents with lid on headlining •“Anthracite” Metallic inserts for instruments panel, centre console and door panel trim •Driver’s seat height adjustments •Lockable, illuminated glove compartment with cooling facility •Asymmetrically split-folding backrest Front center armrest with storage compartment • •Deluxe sports seats at front •Electrically adjustable lumbar support for front seats. •Rear center armrest.
Safety
• 8 Airbags • Safety- optimized front head restraints • Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) • Electronic stabilization programmed (ESP) •Electronic immobilizer •Fog lights • “Plus” anti-theft warning system. •Traction control system (ASR)
Comfort
• “Climatronic” air conditioner with 2-zone temperature control •Multi-function display • Electric windows at front and rear •Central locking with radio remote control •Electro-mechanical power assisted steering •2 reading lights at front •Electrically adjustable, retractable and heated door mirrors •Luggage compartments lid with automatic opening mechanism •Steering column with height and rake adjustments. •Cruise control • RCD510 touch screen audio system with MP3 player, 6 CD changer, 10 Loudspeakers & built-in SD card •Leather-covered multi-function steering wheel with operating facility for display and audio system •Light and sight package: automatic driving light control with “coming home” and “leaving home” function, automatically dimming rear view mirror, 2 light in front footwell, • Rain sensor • “Plus” multi-function display.
Colours Available
•Candy White •Blue Graphite Pearl •Reflex Sliver Metallic •Heaven Blue Metallic •Deep Black Pearl •Shadow Blue Metallic
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