Beetle hits Indian roads

Volkswagen,Europes largest car maker,has launched the iconic New Beetle the peoples car originally develped in Germany at the insistence of Adolf Hitler in the 30s and sports utility vehicle The Touareg in India.

The New Beetle will be priced at Rs 20.45 lakh and the Touareg at Rs 51.85 Lakh all prices ex-showroom Delhi. We are excited to bring this iconic Beetle,to India after its success across the world for decades, Neeraj Garg,Member of Board and Director,Volkswagen Passenger Cars said. The Beetle is the very first Volkswagen car people remember about; with its unique shape and reliability,it wrote motoring history. Peoples fascination for this lovable bug shaped car has made the Beetle one of the worlds most popular cars across decades and Volkswagen is proud to bring its legend into India, he said.

The New Beetle is equipped with a 2.0 litre 4 cylinder petrol engine with an output of 115HP at 5400 rpm. It is paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission. Advanced occupant safety is one of the key features of the New Beetle which comes equipped with 4 airbags,anti-lock braking system ABS,electronic stabilization programme ESP and engine immobilizers. It is equipped with a 6 CD changer,power steering for better drivability,body coloured exterior mirror housings,tailgate handle and heat insulating tinted glass.