Published 20:15 IST, October 25th 2019
Volkswagen: Here's are interesting facts behind names of its cars
Volkswagen is the world's largest automobile manufacturer. VW has made cars such as the Beetle and Golf. Here is the meaning behind the names of its cars
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German automobile marque, Volkswn, which is a part of sprawling Volkswn Group, is one of world's largest automobile manufacturer. It was a brand first conceived by German dictator, olf Hitler, as a people's car for citizens of his country. After World War II, company was resurrected successfully with well-kwn Volkswn Beetle, which is best-selling vehicle in a single design. Over years, Volkswn has me best-sellers such as Passat, Jetta, Polo, Tiguan and iconic Volkswn Golf. company unveiled latest eighth generation of Golf recently. Volkswn has been ted for quirky name origins of its vehicles, which are based on various s of winds.
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name origins of cars of Volkswn
1. VW Golf
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This is all-new, eighth-generation Volkswn Golf. First introduced in 1974, Golf derives its name from sport of same name. However, it also stands for German word for 'Gulf Stream' ocean current, which is golfstorm. Golf is third best-selling nameplate in world, with VW having sold 35 million units.
2. VW Passat
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First introduced in 1974, Passat is mid-size sedan of Volkswn. It was sold in India for a few years. name derived from German word for tre winds, passatwinde. Passat is best-selling mid-size vehicle on planet, with over 30 million units sold.
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3. VW Jetta
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VW Jetta is a compact sedan, based on Golf hatchback. It was sold in India for some time. Jetta was first introduced in 1979. Even though it was never officially stated, name was derived from term jet stream.
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4. VW Scirocco
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VW Scirocco was a two-door sports coupe first sold in 1974. It was based on first-generation VW Golf. company built three generations of Scirocco. name was derived from wind in that comes from Sahara desert to Mediterranean Sea.
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5. VW Polo
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VW Polo is best-selling Volkswn in India, and it recently completed 10 years in our market. First introduced in 1975, over six generations have been produced. name is apparently derived from sport of same name, as well as polar winds. In India, VW also sells sedan-based derivative of Polo, VW Vento.
6. VW Bora
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t many will be aware of this nameplate, but this is Volkswn Bora. Introduced in 1999, Bora was based on best-selling Golf hatchback. As with or VW vehicles, Bora derived its name from wind that blows intermittently over riatic Sea, which is a body of water separating Italian Peninsula from Balkan Peninsula.
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15:04 IST, October 25th 2019