Overview - Volkswagen Vento Unveiled
After the launch of New Polo Hatchback in Indian Market Volkswagen has launched the sedan variant of New Polo to compete with the likes of Swift Dzire, Hyundai Verna & Fiat Linea. Outside India, Polo has a sedan variant called the Volkswagen Polo Classic, but for India Volkswagen has christened the Polo saloon as "Vento". Production bases of the current Polo Classic are located in Brazil, South Africa and China. Australia receives the Polo Classic from the base in China, and the model is the first right hand drive Chinese-manufactured car to be exported to a “developed country”.
The Vento, which means wind in both Italian and Portuguese, follows the VW tradition of naming its models after prominent winds. VW certainly hopes the Vento badge clicks in India, in fact, India is one of the most important markets for the Vento and the German company hopes to sell 25,000 units every year once production is in full swing.
Press Release - Volkswagen Vento Prices Revealed
The prices of the Volkswagen Vento are as under:
Volkswagen Vento 1.6 Trendline Petrol --- Rs 6.99 lakh
Volkswagen Vento 1.6 Highline Petrol ----- Rs 8.23 lakh
Volkswagen Vento 1.6 Highline Petrol AT - Rs 9.21 lakh
Volkswagen Vento 1.6 Trendline Diesel --- Rs 7.99 lakh
Volkswagen Vento 1.6 Highline Diesel ----- Rs 9.23 lakh
(All prices ex-showroom, New Delhi)
Design & Styling of Volkswagen Vento
The front design of Volkswagen Vento is more or less same like the hatchback version like Tata has done with Indica/Indigo and Maruti Suzuki has done with Swift/Swift Dzire. The Vento is essentially the saloon version of the recently launched Polo and it shares a common platform with the hatchback. Both the saloon and the hatch are similar upto the B-pillar, except for a different grille and lights to differentiate it from its hatchback sibling. The Vento’s rear section or third box is well integrated with the body. The typically Volkswagen grille and stunning headlights only add to the appeal. All in all Vento looks awesome from almost all angles. The squarish tail lamps may not be very new in design but looks very good and suits the overall stance of Volkswagen Vento.
Interiors of Volkswagen Vento
The VW engineers were aware that the Polo’s rear seat would be inadequate for saloon car customers and hence the wheelbase has been extended by an estimated 50mm for better legroom. Headroom too is better as the roof doesn’t taper down as sharply as in the hatch. Using the Honda City as the Vento’s benchmark, VW engineers hint at best-in-class comfort with the use of special seat cushions to withstand prolonged use without compromising comfort. Boot space is in the region of 500 litres with a split seat option on offer.
The top model (Highline) of Volkswagen Vento comes fully loaded with following features:
- Power Steering, Power Windows, Remote Central Locking System
- CD MP3 Player with 4 speakers, Electrically adjustable outside mirrors
- Climatronic automatic air conditioning with rear AC vents
- Multi function info display including door opening warning
- Height adjustable driving seats plus steering wheel adjustment for reach and rake.
- Dual SRS Airbags, ABS with EBD, Anti Theft System, Electronic Immobilizer
- Alloy Wheels, Sunglass Storage Inside Glove-box
- Front and Rear Seat Arm-rests in center
- Livon Fabric Upholstery, Electronically Adjustable Outside Rear View Mirrors
- Body Colored Bumpers, Fog Lamps, Body Colored Door handles & ORVM
Shades Available in Volkswagen Vento
The trendline variant is available in 2 shades:
- Candy white
- Flash red
While the highline variant is available in 4 shades:
- Shadow blue
- Reflex Silver
- Deep black
- Terra Beige
