By Meena Kar
Dec.03, (THAINDIAN NEWS) German auto giant Volkswagen is known for making high quality personal vehicles that have won several auto industry awards worldwide. Recently it added a model named Shiraco to its portfolio of premium sedans. This model sports several refinements in its engine and design. Its high torque and low fuel consumption can make it a favorite with the sports coupe lovers. The Shirako zooms to 120 km from 80 in just 6 seconds flat. Its maximum speed is 250 km per hour. With a low carbon footprint of 194 g/km it is sure to win accolades from the green lobbies.

The word Shiraco owes its origin to an Italian word called Sirocco that means stormy wind. Volkswagen also has some other successful models like Passatand Jetta, that are sold in huge numbers in domestic and overseas market. Shiraco differs from the other cars as it sports two petrol and one diesel engine. The interior of the Shiraco is pretty impressive with high quality upholstery and backlit controls that give it an aura of elegance.

The model has a feature named adaptive Chassis Control. It makes use of a computer guided suspension to provide a smooth driving experience to the riders. The control in the Shiraco is detailed and works well. It is definitely not a car for the budget conscious buyers. After all, the Vokswagen brand name is associated with class and elegance. The company took a long time to come up with the final model and a prototype was shown in a Paris car show almost three years ago.