Volkswagen has launched a triple-screen setup in its latest sedan for China, the new-gen Magotan. The Magotan is basically Volkswagen’s model of the current-gen Skoda Superb and the Volkswagen Passat, that are presently on sale in Europe and few different markets. Both the Superb and Passat, nonetheless, make do with two screens, which has been the norm. The Skoda Superb presently will get a sedan and a wagon bodystyle, however the Passat is now bought as a wagon solely, making the Magotan the one Passat by-product bought as a sedan by the VW model. 

1. VW Magotan sedan will get a 3rd display screen for the entrance passenger
2. Becomes the primary VW sedan to get this setup
3. Magotan will get two powertrain choices

Triple screens now within the mass market

Following the likes of Porsche and Mercedes-Benz, notably the manufacturers’ high-end fashions, Volkswagen has launched the triple display screen setup on the Magotan, making it the primary VW sedan to get this function. This setup can also be seen on the latest-gen Tiguan in addition to the upcoming Tayron SUV. While the Magotan sedan is a China-only mannequin, the Tayron shall be bought in a number of markets globally together with India, and will make the triple-screen function extra frequent.

The infotainment show incorporates a backlit slider controller on the backside, just like the Tiguan. All three screens will probably be working VW’s newest MIB4 digital interface. 

While the sedan house is slowly diminishing globally, China nonetheless stays a powerful marketplace for the physique model. The Magotan shares its underpinnings and powertrains with the current-gen Passat and Superb making it cost-effective for the Group, due to commonality of components.

Power comes from both 1.5-litre or 2.0-litre turbo-petrol TSI engines with a number of energy outputs relying on the variant. The Magotan rivals the likes of the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord, amongst others.

While the Magotan is not going to make it to India, the triple-screen setup will probably see obligation on the India-bound Tayron SUV sooner or later. Also, the Skoda Superb sedan and the brand new Octavia are being readied for India re-introductions within the coming months. Volkswagen India has additionally launched sporty variations of the Taigun and the Virtus in India that may go on sale quickly.

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