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Volkswagen Vento

The new Volkswagen car is launched in the sedan section and it is called the Volkswagen Vento .The car is scheduled for launched in India on September 6 and it has been priced in the range from Rs 7 to 9.5 lakhs. The 1.6 litres engine can deliver maximum power of 105PS @ 4400 rpm and maximum torque of 250 NM @ 1500-2500 rpm, whereas, the maximum fuel efficiency provided by the car is 20.54 Km/l.

The fuel efficiency of 5 – speed manual is 15.83 Km/l and 8 speed automatic gear box versions is 14.4Km/l.

Looks and design

Colors :

The Trendline and Highline models have been launched in Candy White and Flash Red and the Highline variants are launched in four colors — which includes the Shadow blue, Reflex Silver, Deep black and Terra Beige .

Externals:

Externally the car has body color bumpers, the chrome color front grille, the exterior door handles, the mirrors colored in body color and zinc coat which comes with anti rust warranty.

The front design looks hatch backed and the saloon version of the previous model of Volkswagan called the Polo is also very much similar to the new car in looks. The griller and the headlights are protruding and noteworthy and the squarish tail lamp is also attractive.

Internals:

The interiors of the cars has a good storage compartment , the sunglass storage glove box , the roof handles with coats which can be folded, the armrest , and fabric upholstery and cup holders.

The Vento Highline comes with a front co- driver seat – from the rear, the CD MP3 player with speakers, the outside mirrors which can be adjusted electrically and the climate control for controlling the rear AC .

Engine:

The car has been introduced in two engine versions 1.6 Litre Petrol and 1.6 Litre Diesel. Both the engines provide 105 bhp and torque provided by the petrol version is 153 NM and by diesel version is 250 NM. The car engine has the four valves and the double overhead camshafts.

Safety and comfort:

For safety – the car is equipped with ABS security , front airbags , anti-theft system which comes with interior surveillance , a backup alarm , door opening warning ,height adjustment of the driving seats , steering wheel adjustments and remote controlled central locking.

The rear seat of the car does not provide ample space but the legroom is great and the wheelbase has been extended to be 50 mm although the back seat comfort cannot be compared to Honda City. The boot space is extended to be about 500 litres and the split seat option will also be provided.

The car has the front SRS airbags systems, anti lock braking system with Electronic Pressure Distribution EBD and the Anti theft system with the backup alarm for security purpose. Other features include the seat belts – front and side airbags.

Some of the features of Volkswagen Vento

1. CD MP3 player with 4 speakers

2. Power steering, Power Windows and remote central locking

3. Electrically adjusted outside mirror

4. Climatic control for adjusting AC in the rear

5. Door opening warning

6. Seat adjustments and steering wheel adjustment

7. SRS Airbag, ABS with EBD

8. Alloy wheels, storage glove box

9. Arm rest for front and rear seats

10. Fog lamps

11. 5 speed Manual and Automatic Transmission

12. Automatic Gearbox (Petrol Version)

13. Chrome trimmed front radiator grille

14. LED light Tail lamps

15. Alloy wheels

16. 5 Seater , Folding Rear Seats

Price: The Volkswagen Vento 1.6 has been priced in New Delhi ex showrooms at —

1. Trendline Petrol – Rs 6.99 lakh ,

2. Highline Petrol – Rs 8.23 lakh ,

3. Highline Petrol AT – Rs. 9.21 Lakh,

4. Trendline Diesel — Rs 7.99 lakh ,

5. Highline Diesel — Rs 9.23 lakh.

Advantages:

1. It provides comfortable and stable drive – -you do not feel roads bumpy. Good grip on roads at high speed drive. You get convenient and easy driving experience.

2. The diesel version attracts buyers more than the petrol version and the mileage is ok.

3. The new car brings in a lot of competition for the dominating luxury sedan of Indian market – Honda City and now buyers interested in buying a luxury sedan can compare the price of the two cars.

Disadvantages:

1. As compared to Honda City the price is more .Looks are average not very stylish.

2. Rear sitting space is less.

3. Maintenance of foreign cars has been a problem. Going for long drive on highways or to travel interstate with a European model – may not be feasible because it gets difficult to repair in case of any problem.

Volkswagen Vento Technical Specifications

Engine : Type : Petrol , Displacement : 1598cc, 4 Cylinder, 8 Valve Diesel

Maximum Power : 105 Bhp

Maximum Torque : 255 Nm

Dimensions : Length : 4530 mm, Width : 1682 mm, Height : 1453 mm

Ground Clearance : 168.00 mm

No. of Doors : 4

Seating Capacity : 5 persons

Suspension : Suspension struts, wishbone, Anti-roll bar

Boot Space : 500.00 ltrs.

Steering : Power

Brakes : Front Disk, Rear Drum

Gears : 5 forward, 1 reverse

Tachometer : Trip Meter : 2

Door Mirror : Both Side Electric

Music System : Dash Integrated MP3 Player