Volkswagen launched Ameo Diesel at Rs. 6.27Lakhs

The German based carmaker, Volkswagen has launched the Ameo diesel variants in the Indian market at the starting price tag of Rs. 6.27lakhs in the ex-showroom of Mumbai. The Ameo diesel offered in five trims such as Trendline, Comfortline, Comfortline DSG, Highline and Highline DSG.

The diesel variants of compact sedan come with the four-cylinder, 1.5-litre TDI diesel engine, which generates the increased power compared to the currently selling Volkswagen Polo GT TDI and Vento sedan. The diesel engine has rated at the maximum power of 110PS power in 4,000rpm speed and the torque of 250Nm in 1500 to 3000rpm speed range on the Ameo Diesel.

Related: 2016 Volkswagen Vento spotted in Maharashtra with LED headlamp

The diesel trims offered with the two types of gearboxes, 5-speed manual and 7-speed DSG. The Ameo diesel DSG variants to be rated at the ARAI certified fuel efficiency of 21.73kmpl while the mileage of manual version is yet to be revealed.

                                 

Like the Ameo MPI petrol variant, the TDI diesel gets the anti-braking system (ABS) and the dual airbags at the front side as the standard features. Additionally, the Ameo TDI features the rain sensing wipers, cruise control, static concerning light, front centre armrest and touchscreen entertainment system with the i-Pod connectivity, Mirror link and phonebook/SMS viewer.

Related: Volkswagen postpones Ameo diesel in India

Coming to the safety features, the Ameo diesel offers with the ESP, rear view camera, reverse parking sensors and rain-sensing wipers. The new alloy wheel design on the Ameo diesel is a special attraction. The interior of the sub-4metre sedan features the tilt & telescopic steering wheel, auto-dimming IRVM, wing mirrors that are electrically adjustable and foldable, LED turn indicators, rear AC vents and cooled glove box.

Related: Volkswagen electric car concept teaser images revealed

VW Ameo Diesel Prices:

TDI Trendline – Rs 6,26,486

TDI Comfortline – Rs 7,26,764

TDI Comfortline DSG – Rs. 8,40,468

TDI Highline – Rs. 8,07,563

TDI Highline DSG – Rs. 9,21,209

Upcoming (Maruti) Suzuki Ignis Showcased at 2016 Paris Motor Show

The India-bound Maruti Suzuki Ignis has been disclosed at the currently running 2016 Paris Motor Show. Suzuki has confirmed the Ignis specifications for the European market and the model is expected to launch in January 2017 in Europe.

Related: Indian-specific 2017 Suzuki S-Cross facelift at 2016 Paris Motor Show

The Euro-specific Suzuki Ignis will be powered by the highly efficient 1.2-litre Dualjet K12C petrol engine along with the mild hybrid system of SHVS (Smart Hybrid Vehicle by Suzuki). The outputs of the engine are not available, but it has the capacity to return 90PS power and 120Nm torque. Coming to the transmissions, the Suzuki Ignis will feature the 5-speed manual and 5-speed AGS (AMT) gearboxes along with the optional ALLGRIP 4WD drive system, which will not be available in the India-bound Suzuki Ignis.

Related: Maruti Suzuki exports over 1.5 million vehicles

There is confirmed that the Euro-spec Ignis to be available with the high range of features like LED headlamps, Bluetooth support, USB and AUX-in compatibility, touchscreen infotainment system with the navigation support, MirrorLink and Apple CarPlay. Discuss the color choices, the Euro-specific Ignis is to be offered in 14 different body colors, of which five are two-tone colors. All variants will get the black colored roof for the unique identification.

Related: 5 things to know about upcoming Maruti Baleno RS

On the safety front, the Ignis to get the exclusive features like DCBS (Dual Camera Brake Support), ESP, weaving alert and departure warning. Suzuki has confirmed that the Euro-specific Ignis will on sales in January 2017, but the India-bound Maruti Suzuki Ignis (sub-4metre car) will arrive in showrooms in the festival season of Diwali.

Indian-specific 2017 Suzuki S-Cross facelift at 2016 Paris Motor Show

The Indian-bound Maruti Suzuki S-Cross facelift or 2017 Suzuki S-Cross facelift has been showcased at the currently running 2016 Paris Motor Show. The next generation S-Cross facelift will be available in the European markets from 30th September 2016 and priced in the range of EUR 18,990 to 28,090 (approximately Rs. 14.05 lakhs to 20.78 lakhs).

Related: Maruti Suzuki exports over 1.5 million vehicles

On the exterior design front, the facelifted version of S-Cross gets the upgraded front fascia, chrome grille with the vertical slats, new front and rear bumpers, redesigned headlight clusters, new LED taillights and the latest alloy wheel design pattern.

The interior of the S-Cross facelift gets the soft equipment and materials along with the touchscreen display, piano black trim and chrome HVAC vents. Additionally, the touchscreen SmartPlay system is offered with the Mirrorlink connectivity apart from the Apple CarPlay.

Related: 5 things to know about upcoming Maruti Baleno RS

Let’s discuss about the mechanical features, the S-Cross facelift is to be featured the turbocharged (Boosterjet) petrol engines. The 1.4-litre four-cylinder engine will generate the maximum outputs of 140hp power and 220Nm torque, while the 1.0-litre three-cylinder rated at 112bhp and 170Nm.  All variants are offered with the choice of 6-speed manual and automatic, but the 1.4L Boosterjet variant is exclusively offered with the ALLGRIP AWD drive system.

The 2017 S-Cross diesel variant will continue the existed 1.6L DDiS turbocharged diesel engine, which was rated at 120hp of power and 320Nm torque.

Related: Maruti Suzuki to discontinue the Celerio diesel in India

The 2017 S-Cross will be offered with the four-mode AllGrip system in the European markets, but the domestic market won’t get this version. Some of the reports suggested that the S-Cross facelift will hit the Indian showrooms in the middle of the next year.

Indian-bound Audi S5 and A5 Sportback unveiled at 2016 Paris Motor Show

Audi has showcased its India-bound luxury cars, Audi S5 and A5 Sportback at the ongoing 2016 Paris Motor Show. To be more specific, this is the starting public appearance of cars, which have already revealed in images. The new luxury cars highlighted with the Sportback hallmark design, sloped roofline and extended rear section.

Related: 2017 Audi Q5 luxury car to return higher fuel efficiency

Coming to the interior design, the dashboard is identical to the existing A5 models with the MMI infotainment system and digital instruments. Both Sportbacks get the similar treatment in terms of equipment and upholstery wise. The luxury cars will most probably get the headroom to reduce the sloping roofline.

The Audi A5 Sportback will be offered with the Powertrain options of 2.0-litre TFSI 188bhp petrol and other engine options (2.0-litre and 3.0-litre) within the range of power outputs, 187bhp to 282bhp. The seven or eight speed automatic and six-speed manual gearboxes offered as the transmission options.

Related: Audi launches updated Audi Q3 SUV in 2016 end

The Audi S5 Sportback is to be powered by the 3.0-litre V6 turbo petrol engine with the highest range of output, including 349bhp power and 500Nm torque. The front wheel drivetrain will be the standard on the S5 Sportback versions, which will hit the acceleration speed of 0 to 100kmph in about 4.7 seconds.

Both Audi Sportback cars will be available in the UK market from the starting of 2017. The introduction of cars in the Indian market might be near as the luxury carmaker has already brought the cars for homologation. The upcoming Audi cars will be imported to the Indian market via the CBU route by the starting months of 2017.

Related: Audi Q5 SUV suspended temporarily in India due to higher NOx emissions

Apart from this, the coupe versions of Audi A5 and S5 has been revealed in the home market of Germany in June 2016. We expected that the Coupe and Sportback models feature the similar mechanical specifications, transmission and Powertrain options.

2016 Volkswagen Vento spotted in Maharashtra with LED headlamp

As per the image posted in Team-BHP forum, the next generation 2016 Volkswagen Vento prototype model has been spied with the LED headlights. The model was fully exposed and parked beside of the Volkswagen Ameo at the food mall in Maharashtra. Previously, the 2016 VW Vento has been captured with the black alloy wheels, but the new one features the different wheel design. This is almost similar to the showcased Vento car at the Auto Expo 2016.

Related: Volkswagen postpones Ameo diesel in India

More clearly, the spotted model will be the Volkswagen Vento Highline Plus, which will sit above the regular variant of Volkswagen Vento Highline. The interior and exterior features are to be available in the coming days, while the car is to be more specific for the new LED headlights with the DRLs and the different wheel design. The high-end variant will be offered the black alloy wheels design is an optional feature.

The forthcoming Volkswagen Vento highline Plus will be powered by the three types of engines, including the 1.6-litre four-cylinder MPI petrol engine, 1.2-litre TSI four-cylinder turbocharged petrol and the 1.6-litre four-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine. The additional variant will feature the upgraded engine of 1.5-litre diesel.

Related: VW Group to initiate vehicle recall in India due to emission scandal

The 2016 Volkswagen Vento could be introduced during the Diwali season and priced around Rs. 9 to Rs. 13lakhs.

Mahindra Scorpio 1.99L now available with Intelli-Hybrid

According to the fresh reports, the Mahindra Scorpio 1.99L is now offered with the Intelli-Hybrid system and the model is expected to cost around Rs. 9.35lakhs on the base variant in ex-showroom of Delhi. Mahindra Scorpio 1.99-litre is especially available in the Delhi and NCR regions due to the ban of over 2000cc diesel vehicle’s registration. To overcome the disaster, Mahindra has been introduced the regular Scorpio with the downsized engine.

Related: Mahindra XUV 500 mild hybrid to hit the market in 6-12 months

The 1.99-litre mHawk engine is available in the Scorpio variants of S4, S4+, S6+, S8 and S10 and now the Intelli-hybrid technology is offered on all trims. With the hybrid system, the buyers will get the five percent of concessional VAT that is equal to get the benefit of just Rs. 60,000 to Rs. 90,000 price based on the trim. As per the report, the base variant to reduce its price around Rs. 64,000 under the tax incentive offered by the National Electric Mobility Mission Plan (NEMMP).

                                     

The Scorpio Hybrid is powered by the 1997cc mHawk turbo diesel engine with the maximum output of 120PS power and 140Nm torque. While the 2.2-litre engine generates the similar outputs in the regular Scorpio. The small engine based Scorpio is available in the single drive system of front-wheel drive, but the Scorpio 2.2-litre is offered in 2WD and 4WD drive systems.

Related: Mahindra continues the 1.99-litre engine SUVs in NCR/Delhi

The Scorpio automatic variants are not offered with the Intelli-hybrid, which comprises brake energy recuperation, start-stop and a larger capacity battery. Additionally, the starter motor is featured by Scorpio hybrid and working as an alternator as well as a motor to provide the mild electrical boost depending on the driving conditions. The hybrid car is claimed to reduce up to 7 percent fuel consumption than the regular ones.

Related: Mahindra Launched Sub-4m Bolero Power+ at Rs. 6.59 Lakhs

Mahindra will most probably introduce the same hybrid system on its product’s range in the future after reviewing the response rate of Scorpio 1.99l Intelli-hybrid in Delhi.

Audi Q5 SUV suspended temporarily in India due to higher NOx emissions

                                 

Economic Times reported that the German based luxury car manufacturer, Audi has temporarily suspended its currently available Audi Q5 SUV in the Indian market due to the higher emissions. The ARAI testing agency has found that the luxury car has higher emission levels than the prescribed limit so that the company suspends production as well as sales in the country.

Related: 2017 Audi Q5 luxury car to return higher fuel efficiency

During the testing, the sources found that the NOx (Nitrogen Oxide) level was higher than the specified limit in the Audi Q5 model. This was happened due to the problem in the coolant system so that the luxury car manufacturer has decided to stop the deliveries of the Audi Q5 from its authorised dealers. Moreover, Audi will introduce the rectified version of Q5 SUV in India soon.

The ARAI has done its fresh testing on the four Audi Q5 vehicles and found that the software contains NOx emissions. Besides, the company has handover the software and identified the correct measures, according to the company’s spokesperson. Mostly, the issue is resolved and the company has started the process of type of approval and the introduction of rectified one.

Related: Audi launches updated Audi Q3 SUV in 2016 end

The suspension of the model before the festival season influences the company sales at high-level and its rivals like Mercedes Benz will gain the demand in the luxury SUV segment. Audi is part of the Volkswagen Group, which was majorly effected by the cheated emission software. It is the different matter, there is no interrelation between the VW Group’s major emission scandal and Audi Q5’s NOx emission.

Volkswagen postpones Ameo diesel in India

                             

Two days back, automotive sources reported that the German carmaker’s Volkswagen Ameo diesel has been scheduled to launch on September 27, but the event was not directed. Besides, the fresh reports suggested that the company postpones the launch of Ameo diesel variants in the country. There is no particular reason to delay the launch, while all are expected that the company is planning to launch the new vehicle.

Related: Volkswagen electric car concept teaser images revealed

Currently, the Ameo petrol variants available in the price range of Rs. 5.31lakhs to Rs. 7.13 lakhs in ex-showroom of Delhi. There are almost five things to know regarding the next coming Ameo diesel. The entry level compact sedan is featured with the 1.5-litre TDI diesel engine (four-cylinder) that has a maximum capacity to generate the outputs of 90PS power and the torque speed of 230Nm in the speed range of 1500rpm to 2500rpm.

Coming to the transmission, the Ameo will feature the two types of gearboxes, including the 7-speed DSG and 5-speed MT. In the future, the Ameo and its related Indian-specific models Polo and Vento will get the powerful diesel engine for the next generation customers.

                                  

Related: Volkswagen Polo Allstar comes to India soon

Like the Ameo petrol versions, the diesel-powered sedan will be offered in three trims, Trendline, Comfortline, and Highline. The Ameo diesel measures the sub-4metre length of 3998mm, 1682mm width and 1498mm height.

The sub-4metre (compact) sedan is to be offered with the ABS and the dual airbags as standard features while the cruise control, dynamic multimedia music system with touchscreen and Mirror Link, static rain sensing wipers with lights, phonebook viewer and i-pod connectivity features are optional.

Related: VW Group to initiate vehicle recall in India due to emission scandal

The price range of the Ameo diesel is mostly around to the existing variant’s cost. Additionally, the compact sedan will give more competition to the Tata Zest, Maruti Suzuki Swift Dzire, Hyundai Xcent, Honda Amaze, and Ford Figo Aspire in India.

Maruti Suzuki exports over 1.5 million vehicles

The Indian biggest carmaker Maruti Suzuki has reported that it has cumulative exports of 1.5 million (15 lakh) vehicles with the top five exported models. The company has a great export market in more than 100 countries, including Latin America, Europe and Africa. Maruti Suzuki Alto, Celerio, Swift, Baleno and Ciaz models have more demand in the top Maruti Suzuki export markets, Sri Lanka, Peru, Philippines and Bolivia.

Related: 5 things to know about upcoming Maruti Baleno RS

Maruti Suzuki has started export business in the European market in 1987-88 with the small range of cars, Maruti 800, Zen, Altoand A-Star. In the history of the Indian carmaker, the Baleno hatchback is the first premium car exported to the Japanese market (Suzuki’s home market) from India.

Kenichi Ayukawa, MD and CEO of Maruti Suzuki, said that we at the company are happy to cross the 1.5 million milestone in exports. We have maintained the same consistent in the international markets by continuously exporting the new products to the existed and new countries.

                            

Related: Maruti Ignis spied on Delhi roads with black alloys

The India-made Baleno has become as the symbol of country’s Make in India mission, according to Maruti Suzuki CEO. The product has set a story in the country’s export business and confirmed for the more than 100 markets. With the attractive design and layouts, the Baleno has to get the more demand and highest sales marks in the global.

Not only the cars, Maruti Suzuki’s first commercial vehicle Super Carry is exported to the Tanzania and South Africa markets. As per the industry news, it will be exported to the SAARC countries in the coming years.

2017 Audi Q5 luxury car to return higher fuel efficiency

The German carmaker Audi is preparing to showcase its second generation Audi Q5 at the upcoming 2016 Paris Motor Show, which is to open the doors in this month. Here are some of the things to know about the luxury car, 2017 Audi Q5. The forthcoming Audi car will most probably return higher fuel efficiency with the company’s MLB Evo (MLB II) platform, which also shares in the new Audi cars, A4 and Q7. With the usage of best platform, including lightweight equipment, the next-generationAudi Q5 will reduces its overall weight (kerb weight) by around 100kgs than the existing model.  

Related: Audi launches updated Audi Q3 SUV in 2016 end

The new exterior design and the bigger body structure will be featured by the 2017 Audi Q5 than the outgoing model. At the front side, the luxury car will feature the hexagonal shaped single frame grille and the Matrix LED headlights. From sources, the 2017 Audi Q5 will be available with the latest LED taillights and sequential turn signals. As per the spy shots, the size of the new car is similar to the existing one, but the sources expect that it will be slightly longer, wider and taller than the current one.

                                   

The Audi Q5 will be received the majority of design cues from the new generation Audi Q7 and A4, which is offered by the simple layout design and the latest upholstery and equipment. Most of the functions of the new Audi car can be operated using the MMI touch controller.

Related: Indian-specific Audi Q2 2.0 TDI Quattro showcased in China

The top variants are available with the new Audi’s Virtual Cockpit driver’s display as the standard feature. Besides, the Audi Q5 will feature the latest dashboard with MMI display, triple zone climate control, power adjustable seats, Bang and Olufsen audio system and panoramic glass roof. As per the teaser images, the new luxury SUV is expected to be featured the Android Auto smartphone connectivity and Apple Carplay.

Let’s talk about the mechanical specifications, the Audi Q5 will receive the TDI diesel and TFSI petrol engines, which is available in the Audi A4. Along with these, the luxury car will feature the four-cylinder 2.0L TFSI and TDI engine and 3.0L six cylinder diesel one with the transmission options of 7-speed S-Tronic and 6-speed manual gearbox. The top end models will be featured the Audi AWD Quattro system.

Related: Audi TT RS to launch in the UK in this month

Audi has confirmed that its new Q5 will launch in the global market after its debut at the upcoming Paris Motor Show that may start in the last week of this month.

5 things to know about upcoming Maruti Baleno RS

The Maruti Suzuki Baleno is the Indian-made premium hatchback giving tough competition to the Hyundai Elite i20, which is the best-selling hatchback in the country. Now, the performance based model, Baleno RS is readying to enter the market. The largest carmaker has already showcased the Baleno RS concept at the Delhi Auto Expo in February 2016. Besides, the production-ready version has been exposed for several times with the partially covered body.

Related: Maruti Suzuki to discontinue the Celerio diesel in India

New 1.0-litre BoosterJet engine:

The Baleno RS is to be offered by the three-cylinder petrol engine, which returns the power output of 111hp and the maximum torque of 170Nm. The engine has also introduced in the global-specific Baleno and mated with the six-speed automatic and 5-speed manual transmission. Till the date, there is no confirmation regarding which gearbox (transmission) will offer in the Indian market.

Safety Features:

Along with the boosting performance, the Baleno RS also gets the additional safety kit of disc brakes on all wheels and the equipment of ABS and dual airbags are the standard features on all variants. As of now, the Abarth Punto is the only hatchback in the country offered with the all-wheel disc brakes.  

Related: Maruti Ignis spied on Delhi roads with black alloys

Exterior changes:

Maruti Suzuki has discontinued the black exterior color from its product range but, the test model has been spotted with the sport black body paint. It is expected to feature the new alloy wheels seen in the video shouted by the automotive sources. The Baleno RS will feature the optional body kit for the aspirational customers.

Features:

The Baleno RS will get the advanced tech-based features like the auto headlamps and wipers, bi-xenon projector headlamps, infotainment system with the touchscreen and navigation, keyless entry, auto dimming IRVM, electrically folding and adjustable outside rear view mirrors and reverse camera with parking sensors.

Related: Seven new Maruti cars to launch in India by 2017

Little-bit price than Baleno petrol:

With the turbocharged engine and the safety kit, the Baleno RS will be offered at the high cost than the regular Baleno petrol, which is available with the 1.2-litre petrol engine. The Baleno RS will target the performance based version, Volkswagen Polo GT.

Suzuki launched second Vitara AT option at ZAR 313,900 in South Africa

Suzuki has been launched the new automatic variant of the Suzuki Vitara SUV in the South African market at ZAR 313,900. The new automatic option is introduced based on the 2WD GL+ variant while the previous automatic option is exclusively offered on the high-end variant of GLX.

Related: Maruti Suzuki to discontinue the Celerio diesel in India

The South Africa specific Vitara SUV is to be powered by the 1.6-litre 4-cylinder petrol engine, which is rated at 120hp of maximum power and the torque of 156Nm. The Suzuki Vitara is available with the torque converter of 6-speed automatic gearbox to deliver the power to the front wheels. Additionally, the 5-speed manual transmission is offered in both ALLGRIP AWD and 2WD variants.

The Vitara GL+ is available with the high range of features, including Bluetooth connectivity, USB, halogen projector headlamps, cruise control, keyless entry, single zone automatic AC, 4-speaker audio system, fabric seat upholstery, 16-inch alloy wheels, as well.

Related: Maruti Ignis spied on Delhi roads with black alloys

As per the reports, the Vitara is to be launched in 2018, but till the date there is no confirmation from Maruti Suzuki. Apart from this, Maruti Suzuki has introduced the new compact SUV in India under the same brand name and the largest carmaker has confirmed to launch the petrol versions of Vitara Brezza in the Indian market.

Audi launches updated Audi Q3 SUV in 2016 end

Audi, the German luxury car company has updated its sport utility vehicle Q3 with the new equipment in the exterior design. The Q3 product range of the luxury car maker is increased with the special edition, Audi Q3 S. The upgraded Audi Q3 is available with the Camouflage Green and Tundra Brown colors. The premium Q3 will launch in the company’s home market (Germany) and European markets soon, but the deliveries to be started by this year end.

Related: Indian-specific Audi Q2 2.0 TDI Quattro showcased in China

The newly updated one will be priced at around 30,100 euros (approximately Rs. 22 lakh) on the base variant, while the special edition Audi Q3 S will cost 33,050 euros (equal to around Rs. 24lakhs). The sporty version will feature the new front end, larger outside air inlets, body colored centre inlet and stone grey colored single frame grille.

Additionally, the sport model is to be available with the black piano finished inlays, S line logos on the door sill trims and the stainless steel foot rest and pedals. The manual transmission featured models offered with the leather and aluminium gear lever knob. Along with these, the multi-functional sporty steering wheel is available with the 3-spoke design bears, contrast stitching and S line logo.

Related: Audi TT RS to launch in the UK in this month

Coming to the tech-based features, the Audi Q3 S line is available with the standard features of the S line sport suspension, DIS (Driver Information System) and the Audi drive select is the dynamic handling system. The gloss-black colored 19-inch alloy wheels with the 10-y-spoke design will also be offered in the Audi Q3 S line competition. Mechanically, the upgraded one is to be powered by any powerful engine in the existing Q3 line up.

Related: Audi Launched 2016 A4 30 TFSI in India at Rs. 38.1 Lakhs

As of now, it is confirmed in the German and European markets. After the success of the upgraded Q3 in those countries, the carmaker is expected to upgrade its product range. On the other hand, the Audi Q3 S will take the time to enter the Indian market and other countries.

Maruti Suzuki to discontinue the Celerio diesel in India

                                     

Based on the report from the Economic Times, the Indian carmaker is planning to slowly discontinue the 800cc diesel engine from the segment of passenger cars. Currently, the Maruti Suzuki Celerio is available with the 800cc diesel engine, which is the first one in the diesel engine family. The Indo-Japanese car maker has developed this small diesel engine for the passenger car market without any help from others.

Related: Seven new Maruti cars to launch in India by 2017

From the last one year, the diesel market has poor demand in the country due to some industrious reasons and a lot of factors. Especially, the graph of the entry-level segment falls down with the different reasons. The price gap between the petrol and diesel powered cars and the Supreme Court’s unstable policy on the diesel-powered cars are the main reasons. Besides, the implementation of the Bharat Stage VI (BS VI) emission norms in the existing and new vehicles by 2020 is also one of the factors.

Related: India to Implement BS VI (Bharat Stage VI) Emission Norms From 2020

The cost of the diesel engines with the integration of BS-VI emission norms is higher than the existing BS-IV emission norms diesel engines. So that the price gap between the diesel and petrol powered cars is increased to around Rs 2 lakhs.

As per the sources, the Maruti Suzuki Celerio’s 800cc diesel engine (DDiS 125) has no future in the passenger car market in BS VI emission norms. The Celerio hatchback gets around 7,700 units of sales per a month with the automated manual transmission of AGS technology and the three-cylinder fuel-efficient petrol engine.

Related: Maruti Suzuki Ciaz – Best-Selling Sedan in India

At present, the 800cc diesel engine is available in the entry-level LCV, Maruti Super Carry. According to the news, the LCV will continue the diesel engine while the Celerio diesel will be discontinued in the domestic market. Besides, the company is researching on the new generation engines for the upcoming vehicles.

VW Group to initiate vehicle recall in India due to emission scandal

The Volkswagen Group has decided to recall its cars in the Indian market due to the biggest Volkswagen emission scandal, which was raised nine months back in the worldwide. The several markets have been already received the recall from the German carmaker and finally, the Indian market has scheduled for the recall after nine months.

Autocar India reported that the India recall will be commenced in a phased manner at the end of this month. The recall process will be started with the previous generation model, Skoda Superb that was featured the 2.0-litre EA 189 common-rail diesel engine. As per the reports the EA 189 family diesel engines were the centre of the major emission scandal.

Related: Emission Scandal: Volkswagen Decided to Buy Back 5 Lakh Diesel Cars

The company’s spokesperson said that the company has received the approval for recalling the first set of cars, which are available with the 2.0-litre EA 189 diesel engine. The previous generation Skoda Superb has been discontinued in 2015, even though the engine gets the software update.

In the range of company’s diesel vehicles, the 1.2-litre and 2.0-ltre diesel units will need the software update, but the downsized version of the regular 1.6-litre (1.5-litre) engine will get both the software update and hardware change.

Related: Indian Government has to check the Volkswagen Diesel Emissions Scandal

In the International market, the vehicles attended the emission crash test before the recall. The crash test reports suggested that the diesel vehicles deliver higher emissions along with the maximum power and fuel economy on the roads. But the same vehicles were designed to deliver the low emission under the laboratory test procedure.   

Anyway, Volkswagen Group cars needed both software update along with the control of emission norms. So that the Volkswagen India will have a voluntary recall to continue the EA 189 engines as well as the latest technical updates. As per the sources, whatever the technical updates announced for the European markets will be applied to the Indian-bound Volkswagen Group cars.

Related: Government asked ARAI to submit report of Volkswagen Scandal by September 30

The company’s authorised dealers (Volkswagen Dealers) will contact the car owners, who involved in the company’s first phase of recall, for the technical update. The total process is to be done with free of cost at the authorised dealer’s workshops or service centres.