Volkswagen Golf in Nepal

KATHMANDU, APR 11 - Pooja International, sole authorised distributor of Volkswagen four-wheelers in Nepal, has introduced a premium hatchback, the Golf, in the domestic market. The Golf is a small family car which the company has been manufacturing since 1974. It is marketed worldwide in various body configurations and under various nameplates. This is the sixth model of Volkswagen cars being marketed by Pooja International in Nepal. The

company began marketing Volkswagen cars from September.

“The Golf is a hatchback suitable for those looking for a small but spacious four-wheeler,” said Sarik Bogati, assistant marketing manager at Pooja International. “The Golf is a hatchback, but its size is closer to a sedan. People who want a car with a relaxed sitting area and comfortable driving experience will like this car.”

The Golf is equipped with a four-cylinder petrol engine. Although it comes in three variants, the Trendline, the Comfortline and the Sportline, Pooja International has launched the Golf Trendline, the most financially viable car among the other two models in the initial stage. With a displacement of 1600 cc, the car can deliver a maximum output of 75 KW @ 5600 rpm and maximum torque of 148 Nm @ 3800 rpm. Likewise, the car is loaded with a five-speed manual gearbox. According to the company, the newly unveiled auto can hit speeds of up to 184 kmph and gives a mileage of 12 kmpl in the city and 14 kmpl on the highway.   

“Safety is the major concern of Volkswagen while manufacturing a car. So the Golf is also equipped with all those security measurements that are maintained by the company in all of its machines,” said Neeraj Shrestha, deputy sales manager at Pooja International. “Along with safety

features, the Golf is equipped with so many features that people will be enthralled

to know about them. The car comes with 10 air bags.”He added that the car was expected to go well with those who look for value in whatever they purchase. “The Golf is totally an experiment in the Nepali market, and we are hopeful that the car will be successful in attracting people,” added Bogati. “We have targeted sales of around four units monthly, and we have orders for the next four-five months.”

Pooja International provides a two-year warranty on the Golf. It maintains a service centre at the Balaju Industrial Estate, Kathmandu. The company has also received an ISO certificate. Pooja International will be launching two other cars, the Polo hatchback and the Vento sedan. “Both these cars will hit the domestic market before Dashain,” said Shrestha. Pooja International has priced the Golf at Rs 4.3 million. According to the company, it is imported directly from Germany. 

Model: Volkswagen Golf (Trendline)

Engine Type: Four-cylinder petrol engine

Maximum Output: 75 KW @ 5600 rpm

Maximum Torque: 148 Nm at 3800 rpm

Gearbox Standard: Five-speed manual gearbox

Top Speed: 184 kmph

Mileage: 12 kmpl (city), 14 kmpl (highway)

Price: Rs 4.3 million
(source : ekantipur)

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