Volkswagen, the
European leading automaker from the German land has unveiled the Passat, the
topmost sedan from the house with the latest telematics solution--Volkswagen
Connect. Volkswagen Connect is at present offered in Passat and also three
other models. It is present in Comfortline and Highline variants.
Volkswagen has priced
the Comfortline model at ₹ 25.99 lakh whilst the Highline trim is priced at ₹
28.99 lakh. As reported by the German automaker the 'Connect' app assists the
customers to connect the Passat to individual smartphones via a plug-and-play
data dongle fixed to the car’s on-board diagnostics (OBD) port. Once fitted and
connected to a smartphone through Bluetooth, users can go through highly
sophisticated connected attributes like fuel cost analyzing, trip tracking,
driving behaviors and lot more.
The latest Connect app
that comes with the Passat goes in harmony with both iOS and Android devices. The
Connect can be downloaded in App Store and Google Play for iOS and Android
mobiles respectively. The App gives info for the customers such as Location
sharing, SOS calling and also informing automatically the dealers regarding the
service appointment.
The Passat, the costliest
and most advanced premium sedan from the house has an array of safety fitments
which consist of 9 airbags
Volkswagen Passenger
Cars Director Steffen Knapp said, "The Volkswagen Passat is made for
perfectionists filled with path-breaking technologies to make life easier. With
the all-new Passat Connect, Volkswagen aims to further transform and enhance
the customer driving experience. The Volkswagen Connect will empower our
customers to manage a host of services such as driving behavior analysis, trip
tracking, fuel cost monitoring, and other convenient features available on
their fingertips."
The Passat comes with
many high-end luxury features which include 9 Airbags, Auto Hold, Dynamic
chassis control, Hill Start Assist, Reverse camera with 360-degree area view,
Nappa leather seats, Park assist, App connect, 3 zone Auto AC, Full LED
Headlamps with DRLs and LED tail-lamps, Electric adjustable front seat, and
easy open boot amongst others.
Coming to mechanic
changes the luxurious car comes with no changes and is power packed with the
already present 2.0-litre diesel engine which delivers 177hp and 350Nm of
torque according to the Volkswagen Service
Center Kukatpally. The engine is coupled with a 6-speed
dual-clutch automatic gearbox.
As said by the automaker
the car runs about 17.42 km per liter. There is also the ‘Think Blue Trainer’
on the infotainment system which provides the driver alerts to enhance his/her
driving efficiency.
The ex-showroom costs
for the Passat Connect are as below when as said by Volkswagen
Service Center Suchitra…
CL – Rs 25.99 lakhs
HL – Rs 28.99 lakhs
The Passat will compete
with the Toyota Camry Hybrid and Skoda Superb on the Indian roads.
