MUMBAI: Volkswagen India announced the standardization of  6 airbags across all the variants of the 5-Star GNCAP safety rated Taigun and Virtus, making India’s safest portfolio of cars even more safe. Over one lakh Indian families have made the safer choice of owning the GNCAP 5-Star safety rated Taigun and Virtus as their preferred mobility solution since their market introductions to India.

Taigun and Virtus both offer customers a 5-star GNCAP rated safe mobility experience for both adult and child occupants. Volkswagen Taigun contributed to over 61% of sales that led to the 100,000+ India 2.0 cars sales milestone while the Volkswagen Virtus has established itself as the premium mid-size sedan of choice among customers. Approximately 40% of customers have fulfilled their aspirations of owning the highly coveted GT variants for both Taigun and Virtus, showcasing performance at the heart of customer choice. 

Commenting on this remarkable achievement, Ashish Gupta, Brand Director, Volkswagen Passenger Cars India said, “Today, we take great pride in announcing our portfolio of India 2.0 cars offering 6 airbags as standard across the line-up. With this, not only are we showcasing our commitment towards safer mobility but also reaffirming our core belief of safety being a key product pillar for Volkswagen India. We are also delighted to have achieved the over 1 lakh sales milestone by the Taigun and Virtus. We are grateful to our customers and will continue to offer aspirational, premium and competitive product offerings for the market.”

Since the introduction of the India 2.0 product portfolio, Volkswagen India is continuously enhancing its product offerings. It has expanded its variant line-up keeping in mind customer demand for German-engineered and safe product portfolio. Recently, the brand introduced two new variants on the Taigun – GT Line based on the 1.0l TSI and GT Plus Sport based on the 1.5l TSI EVO engine.

Making the brand even more accessible, Volkswagen has a network strength of 208 sales and pre-owned car touchpoints, 142 service touchpoints across 155 cities. In addition, the brand has made significant strides towards its after-sales services, offering industry’s most competitive Total Cost of Ownership and transparency in its aftersales services.

Volkswagen India continues to redefine the mobility experience, offering customers an unparalleled driving experience, premium aesthetics, and a range of options to suit individual preferences. The brand will continue to drive innovation, design and performance through product offerings.

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MUMBAI: Volkswagen Passenger Cars India today announced its association with Government eMarketplace (GeM), to facilitate direct procurement of Volkswagen cars by Government departments. This strategic association underscores the Brand’s commitment to enhance accessibility of its GNCAP 5-Star rated range for Government entities across India.

GeM is an innovative online marketplace established by the Government of India, serving as a centralized platform for government departments to procure goods and services efficiently. The list of buyers includes central and state ministry departments, public sector units (PSUs), autonomous bodies, and local bodies.  By offering Volkswagen Cars on GeM, Government agencies can purchase GNCAP 5-star rated Volkswagen cars at a competitive price in a streamline manner.

Through GeM, Government agencies can procure their bulk or singular purchase of select variants of Taigun and Virtus that are both GNCAP 5-Star rated, available through a streamlined procurement process.  

Ashish Gupta, Brand Director, Volkswagen Passenger Cars India, said, “We at Volkswagen India have continued to enhance the accessibility of our model range to a diverse set of buyers in India. We are glad to associate with Government eMarketplace that enhances the accessibility of our cars for Government agencies at competitive prices. Brand Volkswagen has always led the way in providing innovative mobility solutions tailored for the discerning needs of customers. Our Omni-channel solution spans our entire product range and this association serves as a commitment to making German-engineered mobility solutions even more accessible across the nation.”

Volkswagen India has continued to amplify its focus on customer-centricity. By the association with GeM, government departments can explore and purchase Volkswagen vehicles with greater transparency and convenience, thus simplifying their purchase journey.

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