Volkswagen joins hands with B. U. Bhandari as its second dealership in Pune

Volkswagen, Europe’s leading car manufacturer today inaugurated its second dealership in Pune today. This makes it a total of 71dealerships in 57 cities across the country. In tandem with the inauguration Volkswagen unveiled the “All-new Volkswagen Passat ‘’with the highly innovative ‘’BlueMotion Technologies’’ as well as its first action model for India, Vento ‘’IPL Edition’’ here in Pune. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Neeraj Garg, Member of Board and Director Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Volkswagen Group Sales India Pvt. Ltd. said ”It is an extremely special day for us as we unveil two of our latest and most exciting products here in the city of Pune. We are confident that our customers will enjoy driving the latest.” He added “It also gives me immense pleasure to inaugurate our second dealership here in Pune today. Our partnership with Volkswagen Pune West comes at a time when we have just introduced two new exciting products and are confident of providing the Volkswagen driving experience to more people here in Pune.” Speaking on the occasion Mr. Shailesh Bhandari-Dealer Principal, Volkswagen Pune West said “The B. U Bhandari group over the last nine decades has enjoyed rendering sincere service to customers in Pune. We are extremely pleased to be associated with a world renowed brand like Volkswagen in Pune and would ensure that our customers have the highest level of sales and after sales experience’’ The all-new Volkswagen Passat will be available to customers in the diesel variant in both automatic and manual transmissions, starting at 20.34 lakhs, ex showroom Pune. Sales of the all new Passat will start with the Highline and Comfortline which will later be followed by the Trendline. BlueMotion Technologies is a range of innovations and refinements that represent the cleanest, most energy efficient cars in the Volkswagen range. These are technologies that work together to achieve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions without taking the fun out of driving. The all-new Volkswagen Passat comes to India with a range of BlueMotion Technologies:

 * TDI Engine: A 2.0L CR TDI engine with an output of 170PS and torque of 350 NM @ 1750-2500 rpm offers abundant torque, outstanding power output while assuring low fuel consumption

* Auto Start-Stop System: The efficient Start-Stop technology cuts emissions and saves fuel by automatically switching off the engine when waiting in traffic, and starts also automatically when the driver’s feat touches the gas pedal  * Brake Energy Recuperation: Recovers and recycles energy normally lost during braking, thereby saving fuel and cutting emissions  * DSG Dual Clutch Gearbox: Combines the comfort and convenience of an automatic transmission with the efficiency and performance of a manual gearbox. Rapid and precise gear changes are the key advantages of this gearbox over automatic ones, besides ensuring higher fuel efficiency and reduction of carbon emissions. For those who still wish to change gears manually the tiptronic shift function makes it possible too.  * Gear Shift Indicator: An intelligent gear shift prompt that is available in the manual transmission that leads to significant reduction in fuel consumption Technologies * The Park Assist takes over during the parking process and maneuvers the car into any suitable parallel or perpendicular bay on its own.  * The new Attention Assist detects driver fatigue and warns him/her with an acoustic signal and a visual message on the instrument cluster recommending a break from driving  * The Acoustic Sound Lamination in the front and rear windshields substantially dampens the traffic noise from outside for a calm and pleasant cabin  * Climate Seats with active ventilation and massage function for the driver and front passenger to enhance driving comfort The Volkswagen Vento IPL Edition available in the 1.6 l petrol variant is loaded with a state-of-the-art colour touchscreen multimedia player that includes a navigation system among other things, plush leatherette seats and a host of specially branded accessories. This will be available to customers for a competitive price of 7.09 lakhs, ex showroom Pune. 1. Plush leatherette seats that ensure complete comfort with Immaculately embroidered IPL batsman motifs. 2. The sleek and stunning looks of the Vento are further enhanced by the IPL decals on its body 2. A state-of-the-art touchscreen multimedia player: Colour touch screen; FM/ AM; i-pod control through touchscreen; Built-in micro SD and mini USB interface, supports MP3/ WMA; Built-in Navigation System; Interface for parking CCD/ RSE/ Bluetooth; NTSC or PAL compatibility 2. Specially crafted door sill garnish that has an impeccable steel frame with the IPL logo embossed on it. 2. Floor mats adorned with the IPL logo

2. Cricket kit as a giveaway

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