NEW DELHI: Volkswagen on Tuesday launched its new flagship sedan, the 2017 Passat in India with a starting price tag of Rs 29.99 lakh (ex-showroom). The new-generation premium luxury sedan will be assembled at the German automaker's Aurangabad facility in Maharashtra.
The new Passat is Volkswagen's first sedan in India which is based on the company's new Modular Transverse Matrix (MQB) platform.
The new model looks much more premium and advanced as compared to the previous-generation which was discontinued in the country in 2013. The new design is sharp and bold and boasts an elegant styling like the other Volkswagen models. It also gets large 17-inch alloys for a bigger road presence.
The interior of the Volkswagen Passat 2017 offers a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system and premium leather upholstery along with two-zone climate control, driving modes and smartphone integration among the key features.
Propelling the new Passat is a 2.0L TDI, 177PS diesel engine mated to a 6-speed DSG automatic gearbox. Safety has been considered on priority considering it is the first car to offer nine airbags in its segment.
In India, this eighth-generation Volkswagen Passat will compete with the likes of the Toyota Camry, Honda Accord and the Skoda Superb.