Volkswagen donates Touran to Manila Nunciature

Volkswagen Philippines recently turned over the Volkswagen Touran to the  Philippines’ Apostolic Nuncio. The Touran, a multi-purpose vehicle, is the same unit Pope Francis used during his visit last month. Archbishop Giuseppe Pinto, the Apostolic Nuncio to the Philippines, received the night blue metallic seven-seater MPV from John Philip Orbeta, president and CEO of Volkswagen Philippines, the official importer and distributor of Volkswagen cars in the country. Because of its understated look and spaciousness, and highly functional interior, the Touran was chosen as one of the official vehicles for the Pope, who is widely known for simplicity and humility. The Touran is powered by a Euro 4 compliant, 2.0-liter turbocharged diesel engine that delivers 110 Ps and an impressive torque output of 280 Nm. The Touran that bore the SCV 1 licence plate, the official registration plate of the Pope, made its debut when it shuttled the Pope to Malacañang Palace. “It’s an honor and privilege for us to become part of His Holiness’s historic visit to the Philippines. Volkswagen’s reputation for reliability is very much reflected in the Touran and we are proud to donate this vehicle to the Manila Nunciature,” said JP Orbeta, president and CEO of Volkswagen Philippines. To know more about the Touran, visit http://www.volkswagen.com.ph/en.html.