NEW DELHI: The Beetle could be buzzing on Indian roads some months down the line. Volkswagen, Europe’s largest carmaker, is planning to import and sell this iconic car brand in India next year.

Though completely built unit (CBU) imports would mean that the Beetle will with a steep price tag — CBU imports attract over 100% duty — Volkswagen says it is merely looking at a niche market for this car in India.

Kurt Rippholz, the head of communications of the Volkswagen Group in India, confirmed to DNA Money that the Beetle would be in India in 2009.

“We will position it as a lifestyle car, in the niche segment in India. Even in the home market (Germany), the Beetle comes for ?30,000 and is positioned as a lifestyle vehicle for a certain few.” He said the pricing for India is yet... // Daily News & Analysis