Kathmandu

Pooja International, authorised importer of Volkswagen cars is shortly launching its luxury pickup — Amarok in the Nepali market followed by the launch of new Tiguan. Amarok is expected to roll out in the streets of Kathmandu by around second half of December while the new Tiguan is expected to launch by the end of March 2017.

“We are optimistic about the new luxury pickup and we expect to sell around four dozen vehicles within the first year of their launch in the Nepali market,” said Devashish Biswas, Assistant General Manager - Marketing at Pooja International. Citing that the Tiguan has already created its own name in the segment, he said, “We expect to sell around 64 units of the SUV in 2017.” According to him, Amarok will be tentatively priced at around Rs nine million while that of new Tiguan will be around Rs 12.8 million.

The company claims that Amarok unites cross-country mobility, flexibility and efficiency like no other pickup. Set on a robust ladder-frame chassis and encased in Volkswagen build quality, Amarok is fully packed with smart technology and design. The Amarok’s powerful 2.0 litre TDI Turbo engine sets new standards in terms of torque, fuel economy and CO2 emissions.

The shiftable and permanent 4MOTION® technology, all-wheel drive systems along with driver assist features like off-road ABS and ESP provide it with traction and safe handling in all terrain types. With 2.0 litre TSI / TDITurbo charged engine, new Tiguan is more than just a car; it’s more than just new technologies; it’s more than beauty; it’s a vehicle ready for adventure.

The new Tiguan’s premium design is more spacious than the previous gene-ration. Longer and wider with 615 litres of boot space (1,655 with folded seats); every bit of room has been optimised. The new Tiguan claims to be easy not just in off-road confidence but is a model of contemporary urban refinement, classy and sophisticated enough for city driving and relaxed highway cruising.

Exceptional comfort levels combine with cleverly thought-out design creates a cabin that makes Tiguan comfortable, responsive and functional. The new Tiguan is not just eye catching; precision German engineering makes this one of the safest SUVs in its class. The safety cage has been designed to protect during front, rear, or side impacts.