On June 23, 2015 Volkswagen launched the new Vento for a starting price of Rs. 7.85 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). The new Vento is available in 3 different engine formats -- 1.6-litre MPI, 1.2-litre TSI with 7-Speed DSG and 1.5-litre TDI engines available in both 5-Speed manual & 7-Speed DSG automatic transmission. Volkswagen has claimed to have increased fuel efficiency of the petrol version by 7 pc and the diesel version by 2 pc, as per ARAI.
Vento Trim Options
Engine Capacity
Transmission Type
Variant Available
1.6 Litre MPI
Manual
Trendline, Comfortline, Highline
1.2 Litre TSI
Automatic (7-speed DSG)
Comfortline, Highline
1.5 Litre TDI
Engine Class
Variant
Price
Petrol 1.6 MPI
TL
Rs 7.85 lakh
CL
Rs 8.67 lakh
HL
Rs 9.42 lakh
Petrol 1.2 TSI DSG
Rs 9.87 lakh
Rs 10.62 lakh
Diesel 1.5 TDI
Rs 9.10 lakh
Rs 9.92 lakh
Rs 10.67 lakh
Diesel 1.5 TDI DSG
Rs 11.12 lakh
Rs 11.87 lakh
Volkswagen prioritises the safety of its customers and is now offering the new Vento with dual front air-bags as standard. The Comfortline and Highline variants of the sedan are also fitted with ABS and ESP & Hill-hold functions in the DSG variants. The 1.5 litre TDI turbo-diesel motor produces 103.6bhp of power and 250Nm of torque. Fuel efficiency figures for the diesel motor stand at 21.5km to the litre. The 1.2 litre petrol TSI motor produces 103.6bhp of power and 175Nm of torque with a fuel efficiency of 18.19kmpl while the 1.6 litre petrol MPI motor also generates 103.6bhp of power and a reduced torque of 152Nm with a fuel efficiency of 16.09kmpl.
The new Vento will also feature electrically foldable and adjustable ORVMs with integrated LED turn indicators and more powerful front fog lamps with integrated cornering lights. The new Vento features a new front grille, alloy wheels and chrome lining on the boot lid, exhaust tip and door handles. Volkswagen is also offering the new Vento with a cruise control function, cooled glove box and new interior colours -- Walnut desert beige (Highline variant) and Cloud Titanschwarz (Trendline and Comfortline variants). Volkswagen Financial Services have facilitated purchase of the new Vento at an interest rate of 9.99pc per annum as a limited period offer. The car will be available in -- Titanium Beige, Carbon Steel, Candy White, Toffee Brown, Night Blue and Reflex Silver.
Michael Mayer, Director, Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Volkswagen Group Sales India Pvt. Ltd. said “We at Volkswagen Passenger Cars are committed towards providing Indian customers with stylish and technologically advanced products that strive to provide the highest levels of build quality and driving experience. The Vento has always been among our best received products in the market, and with the changes made to the New Vento, we are confident that the product will continue to appeal to our customers and will play a key role in further expanding the Volkswagen family in India.”
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