Beetle Secures 170 Bookings, VW India Sets Aggressive Target

VW Beetle, finally started bugging it’s Indian lovers. After multiple re-scheduling  VW launched their iconic car Beetle in India on 4th of this month. The price was discussion topic then, some one said it is too pricey but other said it is in line with Beetle’s iconic image. Let discussion take it’s own route. Just after two weeks after  VW Beetle launch, this small beauty could secure 170 units booking in India.

By seeing the grand welcome for Beetle, VW is foreseeing a sale of 300 units next year. Now Beetle is landing in  India through Completely Built Unity(CBU) route, this makes  Beetle costlier as VW has to  pay 100 percent excise duty. The  Beetle is powered by a powerful 2.0ltr petrol engine with six speed auto box. Beetle attracts a price tag of over Rs.20lacs according to the city of purchase.

VW had a good opening spell in India. They are gearing up for the launch of their first hatch back Polo  in India. Last week we had reported about the commencement of Polo production in India. by next year end VW Polo Sedan also will land in Indian shores. If you have not seen the image of India bound  VW Polo Sedan watch it here.

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