Volkswagen AG will launch a slew of models including the ‘Jetta’ and a small car in the coming months said VW Passenger Cars (India) Managing Director Andreas Prinz.

Speaking after flagging off the ‘Beetle Car Rally’ on Sunday, the head honcho launched VW’s  Passat Sedan in the South India market. “The Volkswagen Beetle has been an icon through the ages. The entry of the Passat has become the very image of automotive progress, representing what ‘Made in Germany’ means” he said.

Earlier, 17 svelte beauties of various models, in eye-catching colours  including a red convertible, a black beetle limo and a lemon yellow sedan captured the attention of on-lookers on a bright Sunday morning and made heads turn as they strutted it out across Airport Road, M G Road, Cubbon Road, Garuda Mall and back to the venue, the Royal Orchid on Airport Road. The Passat is prized at Rs 22,35,000 (Ex-showroom price in Bangalore).