Volkswagen Polo Sedan (Vento!) Coming By Diwali

[Crazy cat]

Pricing is fantastic. I think VW is the only new entrant that read our market well. Hope Vento isnt as barebones as Polo. I've found out that rear AC vents is available in all models but steering controls is not available on any of the models.

Though Linea will be affected less than the competition, its high time they bring the 1.6 mjd.

 

[Marun]

Awesome pricing there.
I guess verna, fiesta(can go home) and linea will face a tough competition.

 

[Shynish M]

Awesome pricing there.
I guess verna, fiesta(can go home) and linea will face a tough competition.

I think, Honda Siel, Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai Motors have to worry more than Fiat India.

I think the biggest impact will be for Honda and MSIL. Hyundai and Ford are about launch their new models. So we can not comment now. I am sure they will not compete with an existing model. FIAT on the other hand will have T-Jet model against this one, which is pretty decent competition as both the cars are equally good. I really feel sad for Handa and its City SX4 is now longer an option!

 

[*Arkin_Young*]

VW Vento Prices Ex-showroom, Delhi
Petrol
Trendline - Rs 6.99lakh
Highline - Rs 8.23lakh
AutomaticRs - 9.21lakh

Diesel
Trendline - Rs 7.99lakh
Highline - Rs 9.23lkh

Volkswagen India has just revealed the prices of the Vento saloon with the base petrol Trendline version being priced at a stunning Rs 6.99lakh (ex-showroom Delhi), rising upto Rs 9.21lakh for the top-end (Auto) variant. Similarly for the diesel version, the Trendline variant starts at Rs 7.99lakh, with the top-end Highline variant rising to Rs 9.23lakh.

With bookings already underway, deliveries of the Vento saloon will start from September 6, 2010. The Vento is aimed directly at the Honda City which has a starting price tag of Rs 8.13lakh for the base petrol which rises up to Rs 9.77lakh for the Automatic variant.

The Vento is powered by 1.6-litre diesel and petrol engines, both producing 105bhp and 25.51kgm and 15.61kgm torque respectively. The 1.6-litre petrol motor will get a six-speed automatic option along with the five-speed manual gearbox. The diesel is only available with five-speed manual transmission.

The new VW saloon sports impressive interiors with solid build quality and class-leading materials. The rear seats offer plenty of legroom but headroom could be an issue for taller passengers. The seat bench itself is flat and the long squab means sitting three abreast for long journeys will be a comfortable affair. The unique feature for India though is the front passenger seat which can be adjusted from the rear, a feature not found on even the Russian Vento. This can be done via a lever on the backrest of the front seat (see image gallery). Across all variants, the rear passengers get a rear AC vent and reading lamp as well.

The Vento also comes equipped with coat hooks, front and rear centre armrest, ‘Livon’ fabric upholstery and lots of chrome inlays inside and out. The boot space is impressive, but the fuel tank and suspension struts intrude into it a bit. VW has engineered the Vento’s suspension for Indian roads, giving it a rough road package, increased ground clearance and a partially zinc coated body with a six-year anti-rust warranty.

The car is shod with 185/60R15 tyres, features automatic climate control and comes with beige colour interiors. However, steering-mounted audio controls are missing.

The Vento has been designed in line with VW’s ‘La Semplicité’ design language which means simple, clean and bold lines. The name was given by Walter de Silva, Head of Design, VW Group, and the design theme has been carried over from Polo to the Vento.

Christian Klinger, Board member for Sales & Marketing, VW, has also stressed that the Vento has been designed and engineered for the Indian and Russian markets.

Source: VW Vento starts at Rs 6.99 lakh | Autocar India

 

[RSM]

The pricing is just excellent.

VW Vento site is up - http://www.volkswagen.co.in/in/en/products/Vento.html

 

[Crazy cat]

Just checked the specs at VW website. Trendline is quite basic compared to highline. A new variant in between them to reduce the gap between the two current variants will do well.

 

[Umang]

good pricing guys but 7 lakhs is still very much..wish if it was somewhere 6 or 6.5 lakhs only. yea trendline is very basic and not worht that much money at all.

 

[RSM]

Pricing is almost bang on with Verna/SX4 range. Bit higher than Linea.

I still need to compare the features, but sure it will be create its own space on Indian roads.

 

[gears1313]

Totally bang on pricing by VW!! Threat for Verna, SX4, Linea and City!!

 

[cooldhaya]

Great pricing and now its going to be tough time especially for Verna and City.

But surely Verna is getting affected as it does not have any of the features the Vento has and the pricing is almost the same.

I assume the highline variant will come with alloys , ABS , two-airbags atleast and still many more goodies.

 

[*Arkin_Young*]

Just checked the specs at VW website. Trendline is quite basic compared to highline. A new variant in between them to reduce the gap between the two current variants will do well.

The trendline on the Vento will probably have the features of the Polo Comfyline, except for body color bumpers, I'm guessing.

 

[Crazy cat]

@arkin, the spec and price difference of both variants is very high. A variant can fit in pretty comfortable.

 

[*Arkin_Young*]

@arkin, the spec and price difference of both variants is very high. A variant can fit in pretty comfortable.

If the poor have plain bread and the rich, a sandwich, why not bread with mayo for those in between!

 

[*Arkin_Young*]

The Vento Trendline will have body color bumpers.

 

[350Z]

Check out the Vento's TV Commercial, Just another perfect one from Volkswagen.

YouTube - Volkswagen Vento TV Commercial

Drive Safe,
350Z