Volkswagen launches ‘Sound’ version for Taigun, Virtus with enhanced audio

German automaker Volkswagen (VW) ‘s India arm has launched the brand new Sound Edition for its mid-size SUV Taigun and C-segment sedan, Virtus. The firm goals to construct upon the audio system accessible in common automobiles. To this finish, VW has added a sub-woofer, amplifier, and a specially-tuned audio system for a extra enriching audio expertise within the cabin.

The Taigun Sound version prices Rs 16.32 lakh for the handbook transmission and Rs 17.90 for the automated. In the case of Virtus, the Sound version with handbook transmission will value Rs 15.52 lakh and Rs 16.77 lakh for the automated transmission.

Besides the enhancements within the sound system, the automobile additionally will get extra options like electrical entrance seats, puddle lamps, footwell illumination, in addition to “Sound” branding on the entrance A-Pillar Tweeters within the cabin. Moreover, the Sound version additionally will get aesthetic add-ons like a “Sound” badge on the B-pillar and a differentiated equaliser graphic on the automobile’s C-pillar to set it other than the opposite variants of the Taigun and Virtus.

The new ‘Sound’ variants shall be supplied in 4 color choices which embody Lava Blue, Carbon Steel Grey, Wild Cherry Red, and Rising Blue. VW can also be providing a dual-tone color scheme possibility with a white roof and white outside-rear view mirrors (ORVMs).

The recently-launched Taigun and Virtus are based mostly on Volkswagen Group’s India 2.0 technique, which focuses on localisation and sourcing components and equipment indigenously. The two automobiles are based mostly on the newly-developed India-specific MQB0IN platform, which is a departure from the group’s earlier choices, which had been based mostly on European platforms and included automobiles like Polo and Vento. Both these automobiles at the moment are discontinued.

Expressing his ideas on the launch of the brand new “Sound” version, Brand Director at Volkswagen Passenger Cars India, Ashish Gupta mentioned, “At Volkswagen, we have now all the time believed in enhancing the worth we provide to prospects by way of our secure, fun-to-drive, German-engineered automobiles. The Sound Edition is a testomony to this very thought, as we intention to reinforce acoustic experiences and make them as thrilling as driving a Volkswagen. With the introduction of Sound Edition, we’re additionally glad to roll-out our year-end bonanza with the launch of Big Rush. We are sure that the enticing advantages on supply will enchantment to discerning prospects as we introduce them to one in every of India’s most secure line-up of automobiles.”