Volkswagen Vento
| Volkswagen Vento | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen India |
| Also called | Volkswagen Polo Sedan |
| Production | 2010–present |
| Assembly |
Chakan, India Kaluga, Russia |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Subcompact car |
| Body style | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Volkswagen Group A05 (PQ25) platform |
| Related |
Volkswagen Polo Mk5 Škoda Rapid (2011) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,552 mm (100.5 in) |
| Length | 4,384 mm (172.6 in) |
| Width | 1,699 mm (66.9 in) |
| Height | 1,466 mm (57.7 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,120–1,220 kg (2,469–2,690 lb) |
The Volkswagen Vento (or Volkswagen Polo Sedan in some markets) is a subcompact car produced by Volkswagen India, Volkswagen Russia and Volkswagen South Africa, the subsidiary of the German manufacturer Volkswagen, since 2010. It is essentially a three-box Volkswagen Polo with a stretched wheelbase and has been developed especially for some markets. The car is sold under the Vento name in India, Malaysia and Mexico. In Thailand, Indonesia, South Africa, Argentina, Russia, Jordan, Tunisia and the UAE it is sold as the Volkswagen Polo Sedan. The word Vento means 'wind' in both Italian and Portuguese. It is also known as the Volkswagen Polo Notch in the Philippines.
Technically, the car is based on a stretched version of the Volkswagen Polo. Based under Fifth generation Polo Hatchback (Typ 6R/6C/61; 2009–present). This cars share many components. Related Volkswagen Group models include the Škoda Fabia, SEAT Ibiza and Audi A1. This car is made based under A05 (PQ25) Platform. PQ25 is a development of the PQ24 platform with the possibility of all-wheel drive (not included on any version), informally known as A05 . The extra wheelbase offers more rear legroom than the hatchback, 50mm additional wheelbase and 500-liters of boot space, which has been well received. VW offers a choice of three engine options inside India and Mexico; a 1.6 litre petrol engine mated to a five-speed manual and a 1.5 litre high torque diesel engine mated to a five-speed manual gearbox or a seven-speed automatic gearbox in the Indian market. There is also the 1.2 litre TSI option available only paired with a seven-speed DSG automatic gearbox.
The car in India is available in three trim levels: the Trendline, Comfortline and Highline, with the Petrol Highline also having an automatic option. Among the three variants, the Trendline is a bare-bones trim level, forming an entry point for the vehicle. The Comfortline gets a CD-MP3 music system, body-coloured door mirrors and handles and fog lamps among other features. The Highline features an Integrated USB music system, steering-mounted audio controls, leather upholstery, ABS, front airbags, a multi-function display, 15" alloy wheels and other standard features.
The Volkswagen Vento Petrol variant offers a fuel efficiency of 12.5 Kmpl in City and about 15.8 Kmpl on Highway. Volkswagen Vento diesel variant of the car gives a mileage of about 16 Kmpl in the city and nearly 20 Kmpl on the highways
VW recently introduced a new special edition version "Breeze" on the Trendline, featuring new, nifty features and added accessories. Besides the "Breeze', Volkswagen India, in collaboration with the IPL authorities, annually offers a special IPL edition at a slight premium.
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