Volkswagen India unveils its all-electric ID. CROZZ and TSI powered RACE POLO at Auto Expo 2020

The Volkswagen booth exemplifies its technological prowess: showcases the ID. Crozz, its global electric vehicle concept and reinstates its TSI technology that powers the Race Polo (Motorsport)

Feb 07, 2020 No Comments Cars Like


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Volkswagen India unveils its technological prowess at the second press day of the Auto Expo 2020. The brand showcased the ID. CROZZ, an all-electric vehicle based on Volkswagen’s unique Modular Electric Drive Matrix (MEB) for the Indian market. Also, on showcase is the globally renowned TSI Technology, symbolic to Volkswagen, through the RACE POLO. The carline will feature in Volkswagen Motorsport One Make Championship Series. 

Speaking at the unveil, Mr. Steffen Knapp, Director, Volkswagen Passenger Cars said, “We, at Volkswagen, take immense pride in showcasing our best technology to the Indian customers through the ID. CROZZ & RACE POLO. The two are symbols of Volkswagen’s ground breaking and innovative technologies that continue to offer Volkswagen’s core DNA of safety, build quality and fun-to-drive experience.” 

Globally, Volkswagen intends to be the leading provider of electric vehicles by creating an all-new electric portfolio – ID. Family. ID. stands above all for 'Identity' and 'Iconic Design' and will be based on the MEB platform.  

“The ID. CROZZ is a true representation of Volkswagen’s capabilities in developing electric vehicles. As an organization, we have committed ourselves to the Paris Climate Agreement of 2015 and intend to be a completely carbon neutral brand by 2050.”, said Mr. Steffen Knapp, Director, Volkswagen Passenger Cars India.

Adding further, Mr. Knapp said, “Globally, as Volkswagen Group, we’re investing EUR 33 bn. in the development of electric vehicles, with nearly 1/3rd the investment by brand Volkswagen. The ID. model family comprises of a range of vehicles across segments, starting with the recently introduced ID. 3 to the ID. SPACE VIZZION. With such an extensive electric product portfolio, Volkswagen will cater to millions and not just millionaires.” 

Commenting on the Indian Motorsport scenario, Mr. Sirish Vissa, Head of Volkswagen Motorsport said, “The Polo continues to be the most loved hatchback among Indian customers. We are thrilled to bring the race version of the Polo back to the Indian racing circuit, enabling our Indian drivers to experience this powerful hatch. As a brand, we relentlessly make efforts towards providing the best of technologies to our Indian drivers.” 

 


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