Volkswagen Passat with Connect app launched at Rs 25.99 lakh

Team OD Updated: July 09, 2019, 11:23 AM IST

Buyers of the Volkswagen Passat sedan can now have their cars with the Volkswagen Connect advanced diagnostics and telematics solution. Prices of the Passat with this function are Rs Rs 25.99 lakhs for the Comfortline variant and Rs 28.99 lakh for the Highline variant.

The 'Connect' app lets users connect their smartphones to their car through a 'plug and play' dongle fitted to the on-board diagnostics set-up of the car. This is setup via Bluetooth and once connected allows users to access detailed telemetry like trip tracking, fuel cost monitoring, driving behaviour, location sharing, making an SOS call and booking a service appointment. The Connect app is available on both Android and iOS.

Mechanically, the Passat remains unchanged and continues to be powered by the sole diesel engine option. The 2.0-litre diesel engine puts out 177PS and 350Nm. This is mated to a six-speed twin-clutch automatic.

With the age of the connected car upon, this solution is a good, affordable option to keep us informed about our car and have access to information on it, much like other objects around us.

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Price (Ex-Delhi)
Starts Rs 30.2 Lakhs
Displacement
1968cc
Transmission
Automatic
Max Power(ps)
177
Max Torque(Nm)
350
Mileage
17.42 Kmpl
Price (Ex-Delhi)
Starts Rs 31.99 Lakhs
Displacement
1984cc
Transmission
Automatic
Max Power(ps)
190
Max Torque(Nm)
320
Mileage
15.10 Kmpl
Price (Ex-Delhi)
Starts Rs 41.7 Lakhs
Displacement
2487cc
Transmission
Automatic
Max Power(ps)
218
Max Torque(Nm)
221
Mileage
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