Volkswagen launches Passat in India
Friday, 7 September 2007
MUMBAI, Sept 6 (AFP): Europe's lasrgest car maker Volkswagen yesterday announced the launch of its first locally assembled premium car, the Passat Sedan, in India.
Volkswagen said India's fast-growing car market was an important area for expansion by the company.
"The Passat will set the pace for our future product launches in India, which is a key market for strategic growth," Joerg Mueller, president of Volkswagen India, told reporters.
The car is Volkswagen's first locally assembled model in India.
The Passat TDI 2.0 litre highline will be available in two versions in India, priced at between 54,645 dollars and 59,535 dollars.
Volkswagen said India's fast-growing car market was an important area for expansion by the company.
"The Passat will set the pace for our future product launches in India, which is a key market for strategic growth," Joerg Mueller, president of Volkswagen India, told reporters.
The car is Volkswagen's first locally assembled model in India.
The Passat TDI 2.0 litre highline will be available in two versions in India, priced at between 54,645 dollars and 59,535 dollars.