2016 Volkswagen Ameo petrol review, test drive

Late to the party it may be, but VW’s made-for-India compact sedan has a lot going for it including a knockout price.

Published on Jun 06, 2016 02:35:00 PM

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2016 Volkswagen Ameo petrol review, test drive

Should I buy one?

We have to talk about the price first because Volkswagen has really knocked it out of the park this time. Bucking its own trend of premium pricing, the Ameo costs Rs 5.24-7.06 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi), which makes it one of the more affordable cars in the class! And that's all the more impressive when you see how much has been crammed into it. Then you factor in what has always earned VW its premium positioning - solid German build quality - and that's still there too. In fact, the places where costs have been cut are few and far between. Where it stumbles is the engine; the 1.2 MPI feels past its prime and doesn't have the performance or refinement of its competitors. The other area is practicality - whereas the Polo is a self-drive car, the Ameo is meant for families, and the rear seat and boot space should really have been better to properly fulfil this role. What it is though, is an incredible and unexpected value proposition that stands out for being solidly built and well equipped. It might just be worthwhile waiting for the diesel version that hits showrooms in the holiday season.

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