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Volkswagen will retire GTX title to make means for warm GTI and R EVs

May 10, 2024 David Leave a comment

Volkswagen will retire its GTX branding for sporting EVs to make means for its first electrical GTI and R fashions.

The GTX badge was first used for warmed-up, range-topping variations of the Volkswagen ID 4 and ID 5 SUVs in 2021, and has since been prolonged throughout the broader ID household, with stronger GTX variations of the ID 3, ID 7 and ID Buzz revealed in latest weeks.

Initially, the GTX badge was set to be reserved solely for twin-motor, performance-oriented EVs, however the hot new ID 3 GTX stays powered by solely a single motor on the rear.

But regardless of the GTX line-up having been considerably expanded of late, Volkswagen CEO Thomas Schäfer has confirmed the branding might be phased out as Volkswagen ramps as much as electrify the GTI and R efficiency manufacturers.

“GTX is the performance brand of the MEB [platform], but we’ll work our way back to GTI and R in the next products going forward,” he instructed Autocar.

Volkswagen revealed the ID GTI concept (under) final 12 months as preview of an electrical successor to the Golf GTI sizzling hatch, which is due on sale in early 2027. It will not be but recognized whether or not the badge might be rolled out to different electrical Volkswagens; it’s at present used just for the new Polo and Golf.

Schäfer mentioned Volkswagen remains to be shaping the way forward for the GTI model internally, however emphasised the significance of staying true to its roots. “The question is: how do we position GTI? GTI is traditionally performance and front-wheel drive.”

Volkswagen has but to offer any clues to what an electrical R automobile might appear to be, however has confirmed that R will become an electric-only performance brand by 2030.

Schäfer mentioned it would nonetheless be used “for four-wheel-drive performance” vehicles, because it has been for the previous twenty years. The model has beforehand urged an R model of the Mk9 electrical Golf is prone to arrive round 2029.

GTI and R, he emphasised, could have “clear genes going forward”.

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Save Up To Rs 67,000 On Maruti Arena Cars This April

April 7, 2024 Prafful Singh

Apart from Brezza and Ertiga, these affords can be found on all Maruti Arena fashions

The Alto K10 will get the best reductions of as much as Rs 67,000.
WagonR follows the Alto K10 with affords of as much as Rs 66,000.
Celerio and S-Presso get the identical reductions of as much as Rs 61,000.
These reductions are legitimate until the tip of April.

At the beginning of every month, carmakers roll out reductions on their lineup of vehicles that are principally divided into money, trade, and company advantages. Maruti, the main carmaker in India, has simply launched the listing of affords on its Arena lineup, which go as much as Rs 67,000. Check out the detailed advantages on every Maruti Arena automotive right here:

Alto 800

Offers	Amount
Exchange Bonus	Up to Rs 15,000
Total Discounts	Up to Rs 15,000

The Maruti Alto 800, although discontinued, will get an trade bonus of as much as Rs 15,000 on the remaining inventory.
This supply is on the market on all variants apart from the base-spec Std variant.
There aren’t any money or company advantages obtainable.
Its final report value ranged from Rs 3.54 lakh to Rs 5.13 lakh.

Alto K10

Offers	Amount
Cash Discounts	Up to Rs 45,000
Exchange Bonus	Up to Rs 15,000
Corporate Benefits	Up to Rs 7,000
Total Discounts	Up to Rs 67,000

The Alto K10 will get the best low cost out of all Maruti Arena fashions.
The money low cost talked about above is for the petrol AMT variants. For guide variants, the money low cost drops to Rs 40,000 and the CNG variants rise up to Rs 25,000 off.
All variants get the identical trade and company advantages.
The Maruti Alto K10 is priced between Rs 3.99 lakh and Rs 5.96 lakh.

S-Presso

Offers	Amount
Cash Discounts	Up to Rs 40,000
Exchange Bonus	Up to Rs 15,000
Corporate Benefits	Up to Rs 6,000
Total Discounts	Up to Rs 61,000

The reductions talked about above are for the petrol AMT variants. Petrol guide variants get a decrease money advantage of as much as Rs 35,000 and the CNG variants rise up to Rs 25,000 off.
All variants get the identical trade and company advantages.
The Maruti S-Presso is priced between Rs 4.26 lakh and Rs 6.12 lakh.

WagonR

Offers	Amount
Cash Discounts	Up to Rs 40,000
Exchange Bonus	Up to Rs 15,000
Additional Exchange Bonus	Up to Rs 5,000
Corporate Benefits	Up to Rs 6,000
Total Discounts	Up to Rs 66,000

The WagonR is true beneath the Alto K10 by way of low cost quantity with whole advantages of as much as Rs 66,000.
Offers talked about above are for the AMT variants. The petrol guide variants with each engines get a lowered money low cost of as much as Rs 35,000, and the CNG variants rise up to Rs 23,000.
All variants get the identical company and trade advantages. Also, if the automotive that’s being exchanged is lower than 7 years outdated, you’ll get an extra Rs 5,000 low cost.
The Maruti WagonR is priced from Rs 5.54 lakh to Rs 7.38 lakh.

Also Read: This Is How The Toyota Taisor Differs From The Maruti Fronx

Celerio

Offers	Amount
Cash Discounts	Up to Rs 40,000
Exchange Bonus	Up to Rs 15,000
Corporate Benefits	Up to Rs 6,000
Total Discounts	Up to Rs 61,000

The affords talked about above are for the petrol AMT variants.
Cash low cost for the petrol guide variants is right down to Rs 35,000 and for the CNG variants it’s set at Rs 25,000.
All variants get the identical trade and company advantages.
The Maruti Celerio is priced between Rs 5.37 lakh and Rs 7.09 lakh.

Swift

Offers	Amount
Cash Discounts	Up to Rs 20,000
Exchange Bonus	Up to Rs 15,000
Additional Exchange Bonus	Up to Rs 5,000
Corporate Benefits	Up to Rs 7,000
Total Discounts	Up to Rs 47,000

The affords talked about above are for the AMT variants of the Maruti hatchback.
Petrol guide variants get a decrease money profit o as much as Rs 15,000. The CNG variants solely get company and trade bonuses.
The petrol variants additionally get an extra trade bonus of as much as Rs 5,000 if the automotive to be exchanged is lower than 7 years outdated.
Customers getting the Swift Special Edition nonetheless should pay Rs 18,400 for the equipment however are additionally eligible for trade bonus and company advantages.
Prices of the Maruti Swift vary from Rs 5.99 lakh to Rs 9.03 lakh.

Dzire

Offers	Amount
Cash Discounts	Up to Rs 15,000
Exchange Bonus	Up to Rs 15,000
Corporate Benefits	Up to Rs 7,000
Total Discounts	Up to Rs 37,000

These advantages are for the AMT variants, the guide variants get a decrease money advantage of Rs 10,000.
CNG variants of the sedan solely get the company and trade advantages.
The Maruti Dzire is priced between Rs 6.57 lakh and 9.39 lakh.

Eeco

Offers	Amount
Cash Discounts	Up to Rs 20,000
Exchange Bonus	Up to Rs 10,000
Corporate Benefits	Up to Rs 4,000
Total Discounts	Up to Rs 34,000

These affords are for the petrol variants of the van. The CNG variants get a decrease money low cost of Rs 10,000.
Exchange and company affords for each are the identical.
Maruti Eeco is priced between Rs 5.32 lakh and Rs 6.58 lakh.

All costs are ex-showroom

Note: These affords might differ primarily based in your location. If you need extra data, we advocate you contact your nearest Maruti Arena dealership.

Volkswagen Taigun, Virtus Sound Editions Launched, Prices Start From Rs 15.52 Lakh

November 22, 2023 Prafful Singh

The Sound Edition of the two cars gets cosmetic and feature revisions over the standard models

The Sound Editions of both models get decals on the C-pillar and a subwoofer.
The limited time edition is based on the Topline variants of the both cars.
This variant comes with a 1-litre turbo-petrol engine (115 PS/178 Nm) and is paired with either a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission.
Their features list remains the same as the standard Topline variants, which get an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, ventilated front seats and 6 airbags.

The Volkswagen Taigun and Volkswagen Virtus have just received another special edition called the Sound Edition. This is the first time that any carmaker has brought out a music-specific special edition of a car as opposed to the other special editions that have only focused on cosmetic enhancements. The special edition of the two compact offerings is available with their Topline variants and is priced as follows:

Transmission Option	Taigun Topline	Taigun Sound Edition	Difference	Virtus Topline	Virtus Sound Edition	Difference
Manual	Rs 15.84 lakh	Rs 16.33 lakh	+Rs 49,000	Rs 15.22 lakh	Rs 15.52 lakh	+Rs 30,000
Automatic	Rs 17.35 akh	Rs 17.90 lakh	+Rs 55,000	Rs 16.47 lakh	Rs 16.77 lakh	+Rs 30,000

All prices ex-showroom Delhi

What’s Different With The Sound Edition?

Volkswagen has now equipped the higher-spec variants in the Dynamic Line of the Virtus and Taigun with the subwoofer and amplifier that was limited to the top-spec GT variants till now. Other revisions include special edition-specific body decals on the C-pillar.

The rest of the features of the Topline variants have been carried forwards like an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, electric sunroof, powered and ventilated front seats, 6 airbags, auto-dimming IRVM and rain sensing wipers.

Only With The One Engine

The Sound edition of the Taigun and Virtus is based on the Dynamic Line, and only comes with the 1-litre turbo-petrol engine option (115 PS/ 178 Nm). It is offered with both 6-speed MT and 6-speed AT options.

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Volkswagen also offers the two models with a larger 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine making 150 PS and 250 Nm, paired with either a 6-speed MT or a 7-speed DCT (dual clutch automatic transmission). There is also a recently introduced special edition for the SUV, the Taigun GT Trail Edition, offered with this more powerful engine.

Competition Check

There are no direct rivals for these Sound Editions. However, the Volkswagen Virtus goes up against the Skoda Slavia, Honda City, Hyundai Verna and Maruti Ciaz. On the other hand, the Volkswagen Taigun competes with the likes of the Maruti Grand Vitara, Hyundai Creta, Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder, Honda Elevate, Skoda Kushaq, and Kia Seltos.

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