Volkswagen’s midsize sedan has just been given a minor refresh to keep it relevant until the next-gen Vento arrives in 2021. The new model is mechanically unchanged it continues with the same BS4-compliant, 105hp, 1.6-litre petrol-manual; 105hp 1.2-litre turbo-petrol-dual-clutch auto; and 110hp, 1.5-litre diesel that gets manual and 7-speed dual-clutch automatic options. Besides metallic and non-metallic colour options for the base variant, the Vento facelift can now be had in a total of 12 variants. Compared to the outgoing model, prices have gone up by
Rs 12,000 for the base variants, while the top-spec trims cost about Rs 16,000-19,000 more. Volkswagen has also given the new Vento a few more exterior features and interior kit, somewhat justifying the increase in price. Here are the features and engine options available on each variant of the Volkswagen Vento facelift:
Vento Trendline [Rs 8.77-9.69 lakh]
- 1.6-litre petrol engine with 5-speed manual
- 1.5-litre diesel engine with 5-speed manual
- Dual front airbags
- ABS
- Rear parking sensors
- Central locking
- Rear defogger
- Rear fog lamp
- Adjustable head restraints at the front and rear
- 14-inch steel wheels with covers with 175/70 R14 tyres
- Turn indicators integrated into the wing mirrors
- 12V outlet in the centre console
- Dead pedal
- Leather-wrapped gear knob
- Fabric upholstery
- Black interior theme
- Manual AC
- Height-adjustable driver’s seat
- Tilt and telescopic adjustable steering
- Power windows
Vento Comfortline [Rs 8.99-9.99 lakh]
- 1.6-litre petrol engine with 5-speed manual
- 1.5-litre diesel engine with 5-speed manual
- Front fog lamps with cornering function
- Speed-sensing door locks
- 15-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels with 185/60 R15 tyres
- Front and rear centre armrest
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Footwell lights
- Cooled and lit glove box
- 12V outlet in the front arm rest
- 2-DIN audio system with CD, Bluetooth USB, Aux-in and SD card compatibility
- Cruise control
- Remote central locking and boot opening
- Power-adjustable wing mirrors
- Multi-function display in the instrument cluster
Vento Highline [Rs 9.99-13.36 lakh]
- 1.6-litre petrol engine with 5-speed manual
- 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine with 7-speed dual-clutch automatic
- 1.5-litre diesel engine with 5-speed manual
- 1.5-litre diesel engine with 7-speed dual-clutch automatic
- Auto-dimming inside mirror
- Electronic Stability Programme (DCT only)
- Hill-start assist (DCT only)
- Chrome on door handles, boot lid and exhaust tips
- Dual-tone interior
- Leatherette seat upholstery
- 6.5-inch infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility
- Steering-mounted audio controls
- Volkswagen Connect connectivity suite
- Automatic wipers
- Automatic climate control with rear AC vents
- Remote window operation
- Power folding and adjustable outside mirrors
Vento Highline Plus [Rs 13.18-14.50]
- 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine with 7-speed dual-clutch automatic
- 1.5-litre diesel engine with 7-speed dual-clutch automatic
- Four airbags
- Rear parking camera
- LED headlights with auto-levelling function and DRLs
- Black roof (option)
- 16-inch alloy wheels with 195/55 R16 tyres
Vento GT Line [Rs 13.18-14.50 lakh]
- Black roof
- 'GT Line' stickers and badge
- Black cover for outside mirrors
- Black rear spoiler
Unlike its hatchback sibling, the VW Polo, the Vento GT Line variant only gets minor cosmetic differences and is otherwise identical to the Highline Plus. With this update to the Polo (Rs 5.83-9.89 lakh) and Vento ranges, VW hopes that the models will be better sellers, especially with the festive season just around the corner. The Vento rivals the likes of the Maruti Suzuki Ciaz, the Hyundai Verna, Honda City, Toyota Yaris and Skoda Rapid in the Indian market.
All prices are ex-showroom, pan-India
Viraaj Bhatnagar
Uday Singh
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