Volkswagen Cars to Choose|| Specifications, Features, And Summary
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- Volkswagen Polo
Volkswagen has commenced bookings for the automatic variants of the Polo. You can book one via your nearest VW dealership or through the official website. The Polo TSI AT is offered in the range-topping GT TSI trim and costs Rs 1.78 lakh more than the similarly specced Highline Plus variant. It will be powered by a 110PS/175Nm 1.0-litre TSI petrol engine. It’s paired to a 6-speed torque converter automatic.
Volkswagen Polo Specifications
Volkswagen has discontinued the Polo’s 1.5-litre diesel and 1.2-litre TSI engine. It is now available with a 1.0-litre TSI and 1.0-litre MPI engine, both of which are BS6-compliant. The new 1.0-litre TSI motor makes 110PS and 175Nm of twist and is now mated to a 6-speed manual or 6-speed torque converter. This means that the Polo is no longer available with the 7-speed DSG. The 1.0-litre MPI engine has been upgraded to meet BS6 emission norms and produces 72PS and 96Nm. It comes paired with a 6-speed manual gearbox. The Polo offers a boot space of 280 litres. Ground clearance is rated at 168mm.
Volkswagen Polo Variants
There are only four variants on offer for the Polo now: Trendline, Comfortline and Highline Plus for the 1.0-litre MPI, and Highline Plus and GT for the 1.0-litre TSI. There are seven colour options on offer: Candy White, Flash Red, Carbon Steel, Reflex Silver, Toffee Brown, Lapiz Blue and Sunset Red.
Volkswagen Polo Features
Some notable features in the Polo include a touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Support, cruise control, rear AC vents, cooled glovebox, climatronic AC, and rain-sensing wipers. Safety features on offer include dual airbags ABS, and rear parking sensors. Volkswagen does not offer ESP with the automatic variants anymore.
Volkswagen Polo Summary
| Specific | Petrol |
| Engine | 999 CC |
| Mileage | 18.24 Kmpl |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Gear Box | 6 Speed |
| Emission Norm Compliance | BS-VI |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Transmission | Manual/Automatic |
| Power | 108.6@5000-5500rpm |
| Length*Width*Height | 3971*1682*1478 mm^3 |
| Boot Space | 280 Litres |
| Max Torque | 175nm@1750-4000rpm |
Pros And Cons of Volkswagen Polo
| Pros of Volkswagen Polo | With 105 PS of power and 250 Nm of torque, the Polo GT TDI gives a best-in-class performance. The hatchback has a very sophisticated and classy look with the chrome front grille and GT badging on it. The premium hatchback comes with the solid build quality. |
| Cons of Volkswagen Polo | Volkswagen offers a 7-speed DSG transmission with the Ameo and Vento diesel variants. While the car comes with good ride quality, it misses out on the comfort for the passengers sitting in the rear seats. |
- Volkswagen T-Roc
Volkswagen India has launched the T-ROC in the country with prices starting from Rs 19.99 lakh. The T-ROC is VW’s first attempt in the hotly contested premium compact SUV segment, sitting on the higher end of the segment. Powering the SUV is a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol mill. Rivals include the Jeep Compass and the upcoming Skoda Karoq.
Volkswagen T-Roc Specifications
It is powered by a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol mill delivering 150PS and 250Nm paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. Other notable tech includes active cylinder management technology, which shuts down two cylinders under less load to help in fuel efficiency.
Volkswagen T-Roc Variants
It is offered in a sole variant with a price tag of Rs 19,99 lakh (ex-showroom).
Volkswagen T-Roc Features
Notable features include connected car technology, an 8-inch infotainment system, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, dual-zone climate control, a panoramic sunroof, cruise control, powered front seats, automatic headlamps and automatic wipers. Safety features include 6 airbags, ABS with EBD, front and rear parking sensors and electronic stability control.
Volkswagen T-Roc Summary
| Specific | Petrol |
| Engine | 1498 CC |
| Mileage | 18.4 Kmpl |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Gear Box | 7 Speed |
| Emission Norm Compliance | BS-VI |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Transmission | Automatic |
| Power | 147.94bhp@5000-6000rpm |
| Length*Width*Height | 4234*1819*1573 mm^3 |
| Boot Space | 445 Litres |
| Max Torque | 250nm@1500-3500rpm |
Pros And Cons of Volkswagen T-Roc
| Pros of Volkswagen T-Roc | Unusual, customisable looks. Low running costs Engaging to drive |
| Cons of Volkswagen T-Roc | Interior plastics disappoint Top-spec models are pricey |
- Volkswagen Vento
Volkswagen has started accepting bookings for the automatic variants of the Vento. You can book one via your nearest VW dealership or through the official website. The Vento AT is offered in the range-topping HighlinePlus trim and costs Rs 2 lakh more than its manual sibling. It will be powered by a 110PS/175Nm 1.0-litre TSI petrol engine. It’s paired to a 6-speed torque converter automatic.
Volkswagen Vento Specifications
Volkswagen Vento is currently available in Petrol engine. The 999 cc Petrol engine generates a power of 108.62bhp@5000-5500rpm and torque of 175Nm@1750-4000rpm. Volkswagen Vento is available in both Manual & Automatic transmission. Volkswagen Vento has a boot space of 494 Liters litres and ground clearance of 163 mm. The kerb weight of Vento is 1138 Kg. In configurations, Volkswagen Vento has dimensions of 4390 mm in length, 1699 mm in width and 1467 mm^3 mm in height.
Volkswagen Vento Variants
Volkswagen Vento 1.0 TSI Trendline is the base petrol variant in the Vento lineup and is priced at Rs. 8.93 Lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). This 1.0 TSI Trendline variant comes with an engine putting out and of max power and max torque respectively. Volkswagen Vento 1.0 TSI Trendline is available in transmission and offered in 8 colours : White, Carbon Steel, Reflex Silver, Carbon Black, Candy White, Lapiz Blue, Toffee Brown and Sunset Red.
Volkswagen Vento Features
The Volkswagen Vento has 1 Petrol Engine on offer. The Petrol engine is 999 cc. It is available with the Manual and Automatic transmission. Depending upon the variant and fuel type the Vento has a mileage of 17.69 kmpl. The Vento is a 5 seater Sedan and has a length of 4390mm, width of 1699mm and a wheelbase of 2553mm.
Volkswagen Vento Summary
| Specific | Petrol |
| Engine | 999 CC |
| Mileage | 17.69 Kmpl |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Gear Box | 6 Speed |
| Emission Norm Compliance | BS-VI |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Transmission | Manual/Automatic |
| Power | 108.62bhp@5000-5500rpm |
| Length*Width*Height | 4390*1699*1467 mm^3 |
| Boot Space | 494 Litres |
| Max Torque | 175Nm@1750-4000rpm |
Pros And Cons of Volkswagen Vento
| Pros of Volkswagen Vento | Looks pretty cool and laid back, quite unassuming and not pretentious. Features are limited, not so much a driver’s car but more of a back seat experience which the competition largely fails at. The rear a/c vents, rear seat individual reading lights and the armrest are well thought out. |
| Cons of Volkswagen Vento | The music system is a huge disappointment. Is a little disappointing on the diesel. Wish the pick-up was better. |
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- Volkswagen Tiguan AllSpace
Volkswagen has launched the Tiguan Allspace at Rs 33.13 lakh (ex-showroom). The Tiguan Allspace is essentially a longer Tiguan with the third row of seats. It’s offered in a single variant and a single petrol engine option. The Tiguan Allspace comes with a 2.0-litre TSI engine developing 190PS of power and 320Nm of torque. It’s offered with a 7-speed DSG automatic gearbox and four-wheel drive technology.
In terms of features, the Allspace comes with a digital driver’s display, connected car technology, a panoramic sunroof, an 8-inch infotainment system, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, powered front seats, drive modes as well as cruise control. Safety features include 7 airbags, ABS with EBD, front and rear parking sensors, a rear parking camera, electronic stability control as well as electronic parking brake with auto-hold function.
Volkswagen Tiguan AllSpace Specifications
Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace is currently available in Petrol engine. The 1984 cc Petrol engine generates a power of 187.74bhp@4200 and a torque of 320nm@1500-1400. Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace is available in Automatic transmission only. The kerb weight of Tiguan Allspace is 1780 Kg. In configurations, Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace has a dimension of 4701 mm in length, 1839 mm in width and 1674 mm^3 mm in height.
Volkswagen Tiguan AllSpace Variants
It is available only in a single fully-loaded variant priced at Rs 33.24 lakh (ex-showroom India). The 7-seater Tiguan comes with a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine that develops 190PS and 320Nm. This unit comes paired to a 7-speed DSG transmission option. Volkswagen offers the Tiguan Allspace with all-wheel drive (AWD).
Volkswagen Tiguan AllSpace Features
Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace 4Motion is the base petrol variant in the Tiguan Allspace lineup and is priced at Rs. 33.24 Lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). This 4Motion variant comes with an engine putting out and of max power and max torque respectively. Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace 4Motion is available in transmission and offered in 7 colours: Petroleum Blue, Platinum Gray Metallic, Habanero Orange, Pure White, Ruby Red Metallic, Deep Black Pearl and Pyrit Silver.
Volkswagen Tiguan AllSpace Summary
| Specific | Petrol |
| Engine | 1984 CC |
| Mileage | 17.01 Kmpl |
| Seating Capacity | 7 |
| Gear Box | 7 Speed DSG |
| Emission Norm Compliance | BS-VI |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Transmission | Automatic |
| Power | 187.74bhp@4200 |
| Length*Width*Height | 4701*1839*1674 mm^3 |
| Tyre Size | 235/55 R18 |
| Max Torque | 320nm@1500-1400 |
Pros And Cons of Volkswagen Tiguan AllSpace
| Pros of Volkswagen Tiguan AllSpace | It Has Most Powerful Engine In His Segment Produce 190Hp With 4 Motion Permanent AWD Option. For The First Time In His Segment A, Fully Digital Instrument Cluster Offers It’s Looks Like Audi’s Virtual Cockpit Mind-blowing. An 8 Inch Touch Screen Support Apple Car Play, Android Auto, Reverse Camera Etc. |
| Cons of Volkswagen Tiguan AllSpace | Although It’s A Suv Smallest In His Segment It’s Small Then Endeavour And Fortuner Except for Fortuners Length. Service And Maintenance Are might expensive then ford and Toyota. |
- Volkswagen Taigun – Upcoming
Volkswagen unveiled a 90 per cent production-spec Taigun compact SUV at the Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Media Night. It is VW’s first SUV under the India 2.0 strategy and is built on the MQB-A0-IN platform. It looks similar to the China spec T-Cross but is longer at 4.26 metres. Interiors are likely to include a large touchscreen infotainment system as well as a digital instrument cluster Under the hood, the Taigun could be powered by a BS6-compliant 1.0-litre TSI turbo-petrol mill good for 115PS of power and 200Nm of torque.
It made its debut alongside its sibling, the Skoda Vision IN. It is likely to be launched around 2021 in a price range of Rs 10 lakh to Rs 15 lakh (ex-showroom India). It will go up against the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos and MG Hector post-launch.
Latest Update: Volkswagen has revealed that its upcoming compact SUV will be called Taigun.
Expected Launch: Its launch is expected in 2021.
Expected Powertrain: We expect Volkswagen to offer it with a 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine tuned to make 115PS/200Nm. The transmission on offer is expected to be a 6-speed manual or a 7-speed DSG.
Expected Features: The Volkswagen Taigun is expected to feature LED headlamps, LED tail lamps, a 9.2-inch touchscreen, a 10.25-inch all-digital instrument cluster, and a panoramic sunroof.
Rivals: When Volkswagen does launch the Taigun in India, it will rival the likes of Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos.
