Volkswagen Philippines just recently unveiled three new models – the Santana, the Lavida, and the Tiguan at their Cebu showroom. This launch aims to re-define how the world-renowned German marque in the Philippines will develop and expand its local presence.
THE UNVEILING OF THE 2018 VOLKSWAGEN MODELS
“Volkswagen continues to be a strong brand worldwide and even the number one choice for car buyers in many markets. These new models are ‘tailor-made’ for Asian customers,” shares Shanghai Volkswagen First Vice President David Powels.
Indeed, the new Volkswagen models are a big hit in China, the world’s biggest and most competitive automotive market.
THE ENGINES OF SANTANA, LAVIDA, AND TIGUAN
THE INTERIOR FEATURES OF SANTANA, LAVIDA, AND TIGUAN
GETTING TO KNOW THE NEW VOLKSWAGEN MODELS
THE SANTANA
One of the 10 best-selling models in China in 2017 powered by a 1.4-liter Multi-Point Injection (MPI) 4-cylinder gasoline engine mated to a 5-speed manual transmission, with maximum power output of 90 Ps at 5,500rpm and maximum torque of 132 Nm at 3,800rpm.
INTERIOR FEATURES
Electronic power steering
front McPherson Independent Suspension
rear composite torsion beam semi-independent suspension
SAFETY HIGHLIGHTS
ISOFIX anchorage points (mounting fixture for two child seats on rear seat bench)
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), and immobilizer
AVAILABLE EXTERIOR COLORS
Polar White, Reflex Silver, Pepper Grey and Deep Black
Cebu SRP: PHP698,000
THE LAVIDA
It is the best-selling sedan and second best-selling model for the entire Chinese car market. It is equipped with a 1.4-liter Turbocharged Stratified Injection (TSI) 4-cylinder gasoline engine with BlueMotion Technology mated to a 7-speed Direc Shift Gearbox (DSG) transmission, capable of 130 Ps of power at 5,000 rpm and 25 Nm of torque at 1,400 to 3,500 rpm.
INTERIOR FEATURES
leather seat material
cruise control
Climatronic airconditioning
sunroof
SAFETY HIGHLIGHTS
Electronic Stabilisation Program (ESP) with Brake Assistant
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Differential Lock and Anti Slip Regulation (ASR)
hill hold control
Push Start
Front and Rear Park Distance Control (PDC)
AVAILABLE EXTERIOR COLORS
Polar White, Reflex Silver, Deep Black, Limestone Grey, Sunset Red, and Opalsiver Metallic
Cebu SRP: PHP1,198,000
THE TIGUAN
The segment leader in China with 330,000 units sold has a 1.4-liter TSI 4-cylinder gasoline engine with BlueMotion Technology mated to a 6-speed DSG transmission. Maximum power output is 150 Ps at 5,000 rpm while maximum torque is at 250 Nm at 1,750 to 3,000 rpm.
INTERIOR FEATURES
“Vienna” leather seat material
2-zone Climatronic airconditioning
Panoramic sunroof
8 speakers
driver power 12-way seat adjustment
SAFETY HIGHLIGHTS
ISOFIX anchorage points
Electronic Stabilisation Program (ESP) with Brake Assistant
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Anti Slip Regulation (ASR)
hill hold control
Rear Park Distance Control (PDC) with acoustic signal
AVAILABLE EXTERIOR COLORS
Polar White, Titanium Beige, Hunting Brown, and Deep Black
Cebu SRP: PHP1,688,000
TEST DRIVE WITH LAVIDA
WARRANTY COVERAGE
The warranty coverage for all these new models are comprehensive. Aside from the 3 years or 100,000-km general warranty, whichever comes first, Volkswagen Philippines also offers a 3-year warranty for paint and another 3-year warranty for through-corrosion of the main steel body structure.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SERVICE (PMS)
Its interval schedule for these new models is also structured for its owners’ convenience. The PMS interval is ONCE A YEAR, or every 10,000 kms, whichever comes first. This is more convenient and more cost-efficient compared to the industry-standard 5,000-km PMS interval.
The three new models – the Santana, the Lavida, and the Tiguan are already available at the entire dealership network (Cebu showroom: A. Soriano Avenue / contact number 0927-8420280). There will be two more new models – the Santana GTS, and the Lamando coming out in November 2018.
And now, as declared by Ayala Corporation President and Chief Operating Officer Fernando Zobel de Ayala himself, “more Filipinos who are involved in their own passions – whether they be businessmen, adventurous outdoors-men, millenials, or even everyday working men or women – can now own a Volkswagen.”
Once you take your own Volkwagen on the road, definitely your drive just got better 🙂
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