German Car Brand Volkswagen has a unique way on how to embrace the recently concluded 7th Edition of Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS) technology-driven “Future Mobility” theme, by coming out with a Filipiniana-themed display with Nipa huts and visitors are treated to local delicacies.
According to Volkswagen PH, the Filipino-themed display is in line with the successful media ride-and-drive to Nueva Ecija province held last August for Volkswagen Philippines’ latest vehicles, emphasizing the direction to make the German engineering experience even more accessible to Filipinos.
Showcasing their Filipino-themed display are the 11 vehicles line-up. Making their public debut are the 2 new variants of the Santana model, 1.5 MPI automatic transmission Trendline and Comfortline; Santana GTS 1.5 MPI AT Comfortline; and, the Lamando 280 TSI DSG Comfortline and Highline.
The Santana 1.5 MPI AT Trendline and Comfortline and the Santana GTS 1.5 MPI AT Comfortline offer more power with its 1.5-liter, 4-cylinder, in-line MPI Euro5 compliant gasoline engine with BlueMotion Technology mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission generating maximum power output of 110 Ps at 6,000 rpm and maximum torque of 150 Nm at 4,000 rpm.
The Lamando 280 TSI DSG Comfortline and Highline variants, on the other hand, are both powered by the 1.4-liter, 4-cylinder, in-line TSI Euro5 compliant gasoline engine with BlueMotion Technology paired to the 7-speed DSG transmission that generates maximum power of 150 Ps at 5,000 rpm and maximum torque of 250 Nm at 1,750 to 3,000 rpm.
The Lamando also comes with a number of ride and comfort amenities, such as a Keyless-Go function, leather seats, 2-Zone Climatronic air-conditioning, panoramic sunroof, infotainment system with 8 speakers, and cruise control. Its safety features include the Electronic Stabilization Program, safety airbags, and the Adaptive Cruise Control with Front Assist (for the Highline).
On the other hand, the Lamando 280 TSI DSG Highline in Misano Red is on display. Come December 2018, the available exterior colors and introductory prices for the Santana 1.5 MPI AT Trendline and Comfortline are Deep Black, Polar White, and Reflex Silver at P898,000 (Trendline) and P962,000 (Comfortline), while the Santana GTS 1.5 MPI AT Comfortline will come in Polar White, Toffee Braun, and Red Rock Metallic for P998,000.
The Lamando 280 TSI DSG Highline in Misano Red is priced at P1.569 million for the Comfortline and P1.703 million for the Highline variant.
To complete the display, Volkswagen PH stages the two Santana 1.4 MPI MT Trendline subcompact sedans (one in Polar White, the other in Pepper Gray installed with Blaupunkt radio and alloy wheels); two Lavida 230 TSI DSG Comfortline sedans (one in Polar White, the other in Limestone Grey both fitted with Blaupunkt radio); a black Tiguan 280 TSI DSG Comfortline also with Blaupunkt radio and 19-inch alloy wheels, and; a customized Crafter 35L 2.0 TDI MT premium passenger van accessorized with Smart LED TV, 6 captain’s chair seats (swivel first row, 2nd and 3rd rows with leg rests), wood vinyl floors, premium carpets, Focal audio speakers, winVdow blinds, mood and drop lights, and a step-board.