Volkswagen new Vento hits Indian roads; price starts at Rs 7.70 lakh

Zee Media Bureau

New Delhi: German car maker Volkswagen on Tuesday launched the new Vento.

Ex-showroom (Mumbai - without Octroi & local taxes) prices start at Rs. 10.91 – 11.64 lakh for the New Vento 1.5 TDI DSG, Rs. 8.93 – 10.47 lakh for the Vento 1.5 TDI, Rs. 9.68 – 10.42 lakh for the Vento 1.2 TSI DSG and Rs. 7.70 – 9.24 lakh for the New Vento 1.6 MPI.

The new Vento is available with a range of four-cylinder engines - 1.6 MPI, 1.2 TSI and 1.5 TDI power plants.

The car comes fitted with ABS (in Comfortline & Highline), ESP & Hill-hold function (in DSG variants) and dual front air-bags as standard in all the variants.

The new Vento’s 1.5-litre four-cylinder TDI turbo-diesel engine produces 105 PS of power and 250Nm of torque, which provides impressive onroad performance, clocking a fuel economy figure of 21.50 kmpl.

The 1.2 TSI engine produces 105 PS of power and 175 Nm of torque, delivering a fuel economy of 18.19 kmpl. The 1.6 MPI engine produces 105 PS of power and 153Nm of torque, with a fuel efficiency of 16.09 kmpl.

The new Vento includes electrically foldable ORVMs with integrated LED turn indicators and more powerful front fog lamps with integrated cornering lights, for the benefit of the driver. Lending a stylish touch to the premium sedan are the new front grille, alloy wheels and chrome lining on the boot lid, exhaust tip and door handles.

The new Volkswagen Vento will be available in 6 colours: Titanium Beige, Carbon Steel, Candy White, Toffee Brown, Night Blue and Reflex Silver.