Volkswagen rolls out big family car

KATHMANDU, FEB 20 -

Theres good news for those looking for a big family car. Pooja International, the sole authorised distributor of Volkswagen of Germany, has introduced Touran, a multi-utility vehicle (MUV) in the Nepali market. The company has rolled out the entry level variant of the popular machine, the VW Touran Trendline. However, the cars formal unveiling is yet to be announced.

According to the company, the VW Touran Trendline produces a lot of power for the size of its engine and also delivers excellent fuel consumption. The newly introduced vehicle is equipped with a 1.4 l TSI, four-cylinder petrol engine which has a maximum power output of 103 kW at 140 bhp.

This is amazing performance. Once cannot find a similar power output in cars of the same engine displacement in other brands,

said Neeraj Shrestha, deputy sales manager at Pooja International. In fact, this is the only petrol car equipped with a TSI engine available in the Nepali market. He added that the TSI engine had strengthened the overall performance of the car.

The vehicle, according to the company, is ideal for big families and for use in the hospitality sector and is expected to take over the Toyota Avenza and Kia Carens. As far as the price factor is concerned, there is no competitor for this vehicle in Nepal as its price is a little on the higher side, Shrestha said. However,

this new car boasts a number of superior features making it more suitable than other MUVs available in the domestic market.

The new car from VW will be imported from Germany and will be available in 12 colour options. The company is confident about the machines performance as the brand has become successful in making its mark in the Nepali market.

When VW was launched in Nepal in 2010, we were more focused on making people aware of the brand. People used to think that VW manufactures only Beetles (Bhyagute car), Shrestha said. But now, VW is one of the well-known names in the Nepali auto market. Likewise, the quality of VW machines has made it easier for us to market any model from VWs stable.

Also, the durability and robust built of VW machines, according to the company, has made them popular among domestic automobile aficionados and also added value for customers of automobiles from the premium category. More than 70 percent of the vehicles we have sold so far costs more than Rs 5 million each. And this is all because of the incredible features and superior performance, Shrestha said.

The new machine from VW is available in two seating optionsfive-seater and seven-seater. While the former variant has been priced at Rs 5.29 million, the latter will cost Rs 300,000 to Rs 400,000 more.

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New Swift Dzire by mid-July KATHMANDU, APR 08 Arun Intercontinental, sole authorised distributor of Maruti Suzuki vehicles, plans introduced the new version of Maruti Suzuki Swift Dzire by mid-July.

According to company, the entry-level sedan car comes with new interior and exterior and incorporates revamped technical specification.

Initially, Arun Intercontinental will introduce two variants in the petrol segment the VXI and ZXIand a

single variantthe VDIin the diesel segment.

The existing variant of Swift Dzire is the top selling car in the sedan segment. We are selling around 400 units every year. And with this new one, we are looking an increment in the sales figure, said Uttam Gupta, senior sales manager at Arun Intercontinental. The car will appeal to sedan lovers and those seeking to upgrade from hatchbacks.

According to Gupta, the car was launched in India recently and is garnering positive response from customers as well as auto pundits there. The car is expected to give a stiff competition to other entry-level sedans available in the domestic market.

The petrol version is equipped with a 1.2 litre K-series petrol engine which is combined with a VVT (Variable Valve Timing) technology to derive improvement in the power and fuel efficiency. The car can deliver a maximum power of 86 bhp at 6,000 rpm and peak torque of 114 nm at 4,000 rpm.

The diesel variant is fitted with a 1.3 l DOHC (Double Over head Camshaft) engine with a displacement of 1248cc. Its engine is mated with CRDI fuel injection system with turbocharger and intercooler combination which provides higher torque of 190 nm at 2,000 rpm. The car generates peak power of 74 bhp at 4,000 rpm.

As per the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) certification, the patrol car delivers a mileage of 19.1 kmpl, while the diesel variant can run up to 23.4 kmpl per litre of fuel. The car uses Mc Pherson strut front suspension and torsion beam rear suspension.

Arun Intercontinental has said the car features extremely pleasing exterior looks. The cars exterior boasts of body colour bumper, ORVM and door handles, large tail lamps and roof antenna. The ORVM features turn indicators as well.

As for interior, the car features dual-tone dashboard, climate control and air conditioner, sporty instrument panel, adjustable headrests and a rear centre armrest. The car also possesses dual sun visors to protect the driver and passengers from scorching light. Integrated stereo with MP3 player and four dynamite speakers are other captivating features of the car.

For safety of riders, the car uses ventilated disc brakes in front and drum brakes in rear wheels. Superior braking features like electric brake distribution (EBD), antilock braking system (ABS) along with brake assist facilities are used in the car.

Other safety features are front dual SRS airbags, ELR seatbelts and engine drag control system.

According to company, the petrol variant is likely to cost around Rs 2.7 million to 3 million, while the diesel model will be priced over Rs 3 million.

Posted on: 2012-04-09 09:00 Source: Kathmandu Post