Volkswagen launches new Vento

The German car giant, Volkswagen, has just launched a refreshed version of their entry-level sedan - the Vento. The latest Vento will now be available with the all-new 1.5-litre TDI engines, with 7-Speed DSG Automatic transmission, along with the other 1.6 MPI and 1.2 TSI powerplants. The automatic transmission will only be available on the 1.5 litre TDI and the 1.2 TSI.

The new Vento’s 1.5-litre four-cylinder TDI turbo-diesel engine produces 103 horsepower and 250Nm of torque, which provides impressive performance on the road, while its fuel economy figure of 21.21kpl provides uncompromised efficiency.

New features include dual front airbags on all variants, dual-beam headlamps, upgraded instrument panel, redesigned alloy wheels, footwell lights, and flat-bottomed multi-function steering wheel. There will also be new colours for the Vento line-up, which include Toffee Brown and Night Blue. The new Vento will be available at an ex-showroom price (Mumbai) starting at Rs 7.44 lakh.

Speaking at the launch of the new Vento, Mr. Michael Mayer, Director, Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Volkswagen Group Sales India said, “It has been our constant endeavour to provide leading automotive technologies to our customers in India, as elsewhere in the world. The new Vento 1.5 TDI, which is available with our advanced 7-Speed Dual-Clutch DSG automatic transmission, underlines the fact that Volkswagen cars are at the forefront with class-leading technologies, in their respective segments. Our cars have always represented high standards of safety, impeccable build quality, and outstanding driving dynamics, and with all of these, we take one more step forward with the new Vento.”