Order a Skoda or VW online

Volkswagen Group Singapore has launched online car-reservation platforms for Skoda and Volkswagen vehicles. The two websites (shop.volkswagen.com.sg and shop.skoda.com.sg) will allow visitors to make car-purchase reservations, as well as work out their financing and trade-in options.

After a $1,000 deposit has been placed online to secure a reservation, a salesperson will follow up with the customer to complete the deal.

To mark the launch, Volkswagen Group Singapore is offering special discounts and three special models. These are the Volkswagen Tiguan Black Edition, Volkswagen Arteon Black Edition and Skoda Octavia RS Limited Edition.

Kia updates showroom, launches Niro Plus EV

Cycle & Carriage, Singapore’s authorised dealer for Kia, has relaunched the brand’s showroom at 239 Alexandra Road. Besides swanky new furnishings, the 4,000 sq ft showroom has been configured to display nine vehicles, up from seven to eight previously. The opening coincided with the launch of the Kia Niro Plus EV.

Aimed at corporate fleet buyers, the Kia Niro Plus EV is the fully electric version of the crossover that was launched earlier with a petrol-hybrid powertrain. The electric Niro Plus can travel up to 427km on a full charge and features active safety systems, including Forward Collision Avoidance Assist, Autonomous Emergency Braking, Lane Keep Assist and Lane Following Assist systems.

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