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New Volkswagen Passat India Launch Date Revealed
Volkswagen is all set to launch the new 2017 Passat in the Indian market.
Volkswagen is all set to launch the new 2017 Passat in the Indian market. Previously, the company announced the start of the production of the luxury sedan at its Aurangabad facility.
Now, Autocar India reports that Volkswagen will launch the eighth-generation Passat in India on October 10, 2017. The previous-gen model was discontinued in India in 2014.
The new Passat will be the first Volkswagen sedan based on VW Group's flexible MQB platform which also underpins the Tiguan, Skoda Octavia, Kodiaq and Superb. The new Passat will redefine luxury in the premium sedan segment.
The new Passat will feature all-new LED DRLs (Daytime Running Lights), revamped headlights and fog lamps, redesigned grille and muscular looking front and rear bumpers. The window line and exhaust tip are finished in chrome to enhance the premium appeal.
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The 2017 Volkswagen Passat draws power from a 2-litre diesel engine producing 174bhp. The engine is coupled to a 6-speed DSG automatic gearbox. The new Passat has a longer wheelbase as opposed to the previous model which indicates more cabin space.
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Volkswagen has finally revealed the launch date for the new Passat which was discontinued in 2014. Once launched in India, the new premium sedan will rival the likes of Skoda Superb, Toyota Camry and the Honda Accord. Expect the pricing to be around Rs 30 lakh.
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