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Volkswagen has begun phasing out the Vento, with lower variants being removed from the website.

German carmaker Volkswagen has silently removed certain variants of the Vento from its website. This is not all that surprising, as we already know that the Virtus will be the spiritual successor to the Vento and will replace it once it's launched in May 2022.

Previously, the <a href="https://www.autox.com/new-cars/volkswagen/vento/">Vento</a> was available in Comfortline, Highline, and Highline Plus variants. Of these, the base Comfortline variant was available only with a manual transmission, whereas the Highline and Highline Plus both had manual and automatic versions. Now, however, the base Comfortline variant and the Highline Plus (manual) variants are no longer listed on Volkswagen India’s website.

Volkswagen also used to offer the Vento in a special Matt edition, which continues to be the case. The Matt edition Vento can be had in Highline and Highline Plus variants but only with an automatic transmission. Check out the prices of all the remaining variants of the Vento in the table below:

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			Rs 13.01 lakh
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			Rs 14.44 lakh
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			Rs 13.37 lakh
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			Rs 14.79 lakh
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While these variants still exist on Volkswagen’s websites, dealers in the Delhi/NCR have reported that the Vento’s stocks are running low. Some of the showrooms don’t even have a single unit in stock. It looks like Volkswagen is slowly emptying out its inventory of the Vento before the new <a href="https://www.autox.com/new-cars/volkswagen/virtus/">Virtus</a> is revealed at the beginning of March and, then&nbsp;launched towards the end of May.

The crux of the matter is that if you are a Volkswagen fan and want to bring the Vento home, you might only have a few days to grab one.

Volkswagen discontinues certain variants of the Vento

The end seems to be in sight for the Volkswagen Vento as the German carmaker has started taking its variants off the Indian website. Dealers in Delhi/NCR are running low on inventory as well, so if you want to buy a Vento, these might be the last few days before stocks run out.

Volkswagen is doing a special edition of the Polo and the Vento. This new Matte Edition is more in line with the Skoda Rapid Matte Edition that was launched recently.

Just yesterday, <a href="https://www.autox.com/news/car-news/skoda-rapid-matte-edition-launched-at-rs-1199-lakh-110140/">Skoda India launched the Matte Edition of the Rapid for Rs 11.99 lakh (ex-showroom)</a>. Now, Volkswagen Group has introduced the Matte Edition of the Volkswagen Polo and the Vento as well.

The Volkswagen Polo GT Matte Edition has been priced at Rs 9.99 lakh (ex-showroom). While the Polo Matte Edition is available in one single variant, the Vento Matte Edition is offered in two variants – Highline AT and Highline Plus AT. The Volkswagen Vento Highline AT is priced at Rs 11.94 lakh (ex-showroom) and the Volkswagen Vento Highline Plus AT is priced at Rs 13.34 lakh (ex-showroom).

The new edition cars come painted in Carbon Steel Grey colour finished in matte. The mirror caps and the door handles are finished in gloss black to offer a contrasting effect.

Mechanically, the Matte Edition Polo and the Vento are the same as their respective standard cars. The engine on offer is a 1.0-litre turbo petrol motor that is mated to a six-speed torque converter automatic. The power figures are 108bhp and 175Nm.

Currently, if you are in the market for a matte coloured special edition car, you have the option of a hatchback (Volkswagen Polo GT), two sedans (Volkswagen Vento and Skoda Rapid) or a mid-size crossover-SUV (Kia Seltos X Line).

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zN3hW7IDUM4

Volkswagen Polo and Vento Matte Edition launched

Volkswagen is doing a special edition of the Polo and the Vento. This new Matte Edition is more in line with the Skoda Rapid Matte Edition that was launched recently. Read more to find out.

Having tested the Vento TSI with the 6-speed torque converter, this time we're going all out with its manual derivative to see how exactly it fares on the performance front. Watch our video review right here.

Volkswagen Vento 1.0 TSI MT: Does a manual gearbox offer more zing

Having tested the Vento TSI with the 6-speed torque converter, this time we're going all out with its manual derivative to see how exactly it fares on the performance front. Watch our video review right here.

Out goes the 1.2-litre TSI motor and the DSG union, and in its place, the Volkswagen Vento now gets a relatively smaller 1.0-litre TSI mill with a 6-speed torque converter. There’s only one question that needs answering then&nbsp;–&nbsp;does the 2020 Vento the same fun as the model it replaces? 

In a bid to keep up with the ever-changing trend and to capture a larger market share, brands often experiment or re-do their most liked products. And despite spending insane man-hours&nbsp;in development and market research, the change sometimes backfires.

Take Coke for example. Dissatisfied with its declining market share in the 70s and 80s, Coca Cola switched to a new formula, for the first time in 99 years in 1985 and reintroduced the popular drink as ‘new Coke’. This new formula garnered a lot of criticism, so much so that within just a few months the company had to switch back to the original.

The 2020 Volkswagen Vento TSI finds itself at a similar crossroad. By switching to a three-cylinder motor and a torque converter automatic from the old and much-loved 1.2-litre 4-cylinder DSG, Volkswagen has altered its primary formula. Does the refreshed Vento still inspire the same emotions or will its story unfold just like the ‘new Coke’? Let’s find out.

Heart and Soul

Under the hood is the same 1.0-litre three-cylinder TSI motor that we first tested in the Polo a few months ago. In this car too, it produces 108.5bhp and 175Nm. The torque spread is wide&nbsp;–&nbsp;it kicks in around the 1,800rpm mark and stays strong right until 4,000, making the Vento extremely tractable. While this also ensures that the engine is its strongest in the mid-range, it feels a bit unhurried when going fast from a standstill due to turbo lag, but that doesn’t restrain its outright performance. Even in the Vento, despite the additional weight, this motor feels really quick and entertaining. It does, however, feel mildly vibey at idle and also tends to get a little audible inside the cabin at higher speeds.

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Moving on to the six-speed torque converter, it’s an astonishingly smooth unit, which goes about its business in a rather unintrusive manner. The ratios are well-calibrated too, and the transmission never seems to be in a hurry to shift up. Even when you go hard on the pedal in D or S, it shifts down rather quickly.

As you shift to M, the mild imperfections of this transmission get highlighted – it isn’t as quick or responsive in its shifts as you’d want it to be, especially during corner exits and quick overtakes. Now, it has been a while since I’ve driven the old Vento TSI, but if my memory serves me right, this wasn’t particularly an issue with the DSG.

Another such snag with this new Vento is that it is just too overeager to crawl from a standstill. Even when you gently release the brake, the car wants to move on rather hastily. I believe it's a consequence of the increased idling speed – a change that has been made to ensure that the 3-pot motor doesn’t feel sluggish in the lower rev range. This makes it a little daunting while driving in traffic or even while parking in tight spaces. As far as ride and handling go, the Vento is all too familiar. The suspension is set up on the stiffer side, which endows it with incredible handling prowess. In fact, it is easily the most fun-to-drive car in its class even today. The stiff suspension, does, however, make its ride over bad roads noticeably harsh.

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Inside out 

Its been nearly a decade since the Vento was introduced in the Indian market, and even after all these years, it continues to have the same silhouette. This surely does shun a lot of buyers away from the Vento. The 2020 iteration is more or less identical to the facelift that was launched last year, with a sporty front bumper and overhanding front lip and side skirts. The headlights are now LED and the Vento also get subtle touches of chrome all around.

Its interior design hasn’t changed much over the past decade either. The usage of hard plastics all around was acceptable at the time, but it now looks and feels a bit too substandard. The Vento does get a touchscreen infotainment system, which is compatible with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay – it isn’t as fancy as what you’d see on other cars in this class, but it does the job reasonably well. The Vento continues to fall behind in terms of features and tech though. The top-spec Highline Plus trim that we had still doesn’t get button start, keyless entry, auto-folding ORVMs, and other such features that have now become the norm even in more affordable cars. It does, however, get anti-pinch function on all windows and remote closing windows. The Vento continues to score exceedingly well in ergonomics and practicality. Visibility from behind the wheel is excellent, and everything you need is well within reach. The bottle holder on the door pads are large and can accommodate bottles of up to 1.5 litres.

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As good as the DSG? 

I’ll be frank here. I was quite disappointed when VW first announced that a new torque converter automatic will replace the DSG. And to top that, there’s also been a drop in the displacement and cylinder. But having spent some time with it, I can tell you I was wrong in judging the book by its cover – the car by its specs, in this case.

I miss the refinement of the 4-cylinder motor, and while the DSG was, and still remains, the benchmark in this class of cars, this torque converter is pretty close to that experience. In all other aspects, the Vento remains very familiar. It has good all-round build quality, is practical, and offers unmatched high-speed stability. Its performance is impressive too.

The Vento even after all these years doesn’t offer many feel-good features, especially when compared to its rivals like the newly launched Hyundai Verna and the Honda City. Moreover, the City and the Verna are offered with multiple automatic variants, while the Vento is only available in this fully loaded trim, for now, which is priced at Rs 12.99 lakh. Both these aspects somewhat weaken its defence, and with that in mind, the Vento may not amaze someone who trusts in spec-sheet battles.

But for those who look for something more meaningful than what a brochure suggests, there’s no denying that it still remains the most fun-to-drive car in its class,&nbsp;and those who appreciate that virtue will find it extremely satisfying.

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Engine: 999cc / 3-Cylinder&nbsp;/ 12 Valves / Turbocharged

Fuel:&nbsp;Petrol

Transmission:&nbsp;6-Speed Automatic / Front-Wheel Drive

Power: 108.5bhp @ 5,000-5,500rpm

Torque: 175Nm @ 1,750-4,000rpm

Price: ₹12.99&nbsp;lakh (ex-showroom)

X-Factor: Even after a decade, the Vento remains unrivalled in the handling department!&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Out goes the 1.2 litre TSI motor and the DSG union and in its place, the Volkswagen Vento now gets a relatively smaller 1.0-litre TSI mill with a 6-speed torque converter. There’s only one question that needs answering then, is this 2020 Vento as much fun?

Over the years, Volkswagen’s motorsport venture in India has spread its wings over a vast chunk of the Indian motorsport scenario. As the venture enters its 10th year of operations, here’s a look at the various avenues they have forayed into. &nbsp;

It’s no surprise that the Indian <a href="https://www.autox.com/motorsport-news/">motorsport</a> scenario is very limited in its operations. After all, the Indian automobile industry itself is quite young, with just over two decades of existence, realistically. And even today, motorsport in India is running out-of-production vehicles in racing championships such as the ITC and INRC. With this in mind, Volkswagen Motorsport India has been slowly expanding its operations in an attempt to create a market for more modern, safe and potent race cars with its Customer Sport Programme.&nbsp;

The most recent initiative on this account from VW came last year in 2018, when it ran 3 ITC spec Vento race cars, from the VW factory team, in an attempt to showcase the car to potential clients and generate interest. Championship worthy racing cars are required to meet numerous regulations to ensure they are on par with other cars on the grid. In this regard, the Volkswagen Vento ITC weighs under 1,100kg, has a 30mm air flow restrictor to keep power output in check and comes with an engine that’s under the 2.0-litre mark.&nbsp;

<img alt="Volkswagen Polo INRC" height="" src="/uploads/2019/04/Volkswagen-Polo-INRC.jpg" width="" />

Now, since the Vento ITC is operating on a level playing field, Volkswagen says that it shows its magic in the handling department, owing to its superior chassis. VW Motorsport offers a choice of using the body shell of either the Polo, Ameo or Vento in combination with the current Ameo Cup car’s 1.8-litre turbocharged motor with direct fuel injection to enter the ITC championship. It puts out about an additional 10 more horses than the Ameo Cup car’s 202bhp, although the torque map in the ITC car is completely different to make it more suited to experienced racing drivers. The transmission in the Vento ITC is a manual sequential box, and ABS has been given a miss, for it’s not preferred by drivers.&nbsp;

Another Vento that VW Motorsport India has on offer is called the Vento Track Day. This one is an unrestricted racing car that doesn’t meet any motorsport regulations and is purely designed for personal track days. Its prospective clients are track-day enthusiasts. Running a supercar on track days in India is unrealistically expensive. So, people can instead have one of these hardcore racing cars – with enhanced performance and better lap times – for track days. The Vento Track Day can be had with different engines – the 1.2 TSI, 1.4 twin charger, 1.8 TSI and 2.0-litre turbo – with varying levels of power. The body shell again can either be of the Polo, Ameo or Vento.&nbsp;

VW is, in fact, looking at introducing yet another track day car in a rather extreme format – a rear-engine, rear-wheel-drive Polo. Developed for fun, this RWD Polo RX does not meet any motorsport regulations right now. But VW is in talks with the FMSCI to see where something like this can fit in. For now, though, customers can order this race car with a 2.0-litre turbocharged engine that produces 350hp. Prices for the Polo RX start at Rs. 48 lakh and depending on options can go up to Rs. 70 lakh, with full carbon fibre bodywork.&nbsp;

<img alt="Volkswagen Vento ITC" height="" src="/uploads/2019/04/Volkswagen-Vento-ITC.jpg" width="" />

Aside from these track focused cars, VW has also made a huge impact on Indian rallying, given the fact that 60 per cent of rally cars in the INRC today are Polo rally cars. VW currently has three different rally cars for everyone – from novices to more experienced drivers – in the form of the INRC 2 Polo, INRC 1 Polo and Polo R2.&nbsp;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ap4bLYRQwqc&amp;t=44s

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Aside from these customer cars, Volkswagen Motorsport India today is running its Ameo Cup car programme for grooming racing drivers in India to operate in other novice cup car championships around the world. Considering that Volkswagen is the only automobile maker in India to foray into motorsport to such an extent, we must laud it for not only bringing world-class race cars to our home-grown racing championships but also nurturing young talent in India in motorsport. We wish to see more of these initiatives in domestic motorsport in the hope that someday it’ll attain global standards. &nbsp;

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Toyota Yaris vs Hyundai Verna vs Volkswagen Vento + Maruti Suzuki Dzire: Comparison

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Toyota Yaris vs Hyundai Verna vs Volkswagen Vento + Maruti Suzuki Dzire - Photos

The Volkswagen Vento Sport gets a few cosmetic updates, including a glossy black roof, black rear-view mirror casings&nbsp;and Sport badges.&nbsp;

Volkswagen has introduced a new version of the Vento in the Indian market. Dubbed the Vento Sport, the latest variant will sit above the Highline Plus trims of the manual petrol, TSI automatic petrol and manual diesel versions of the sedan. Volkswagen hasn’t announced the prices of the Sport version as yet, but expect its variants to command a premium of around Rs. 40,000 over the trim they're based on.

On the outside, the Vento Sport gets noticeable upgrades such as a glossy black roof, faux-carbon fibre mirror casings, Sport badges on the fender, 16-inch blacked out alloy wheels, a glossy black lip spoiler and black stickers running on the doors. LED headlamps with LED DRLs continue to be a part of the package. Volkswagen hasn’t revealed the interior pictures of the Sport variant, but given the fact that it’s based on the Highline Plus, expect it to retain the same features and equipment. A touchscreen infotainment screen, rear parking camera, chrome inserts, leather-wrapped steering wheel, gear-knob and many more features will be on offer.

<img alt="Volkswagen Vento Sport rear" src="/uploads/2018/03/Volkswagen-Vento-Sport-rear.jpg" />

Powertrain options will remain unchanged in the Sport version, meaning the manual petrol variant will come powered by a 1.6-litre engine that develops 103.5bhp and 153Nm of torque and is&nbsp;paired to a five-speed gearbox. The TSI automatic gets a 1.2-litre turbo petrol that churns out 103.5bhp and 174Nm and comes mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. The diesel version is powered by a 1.5-litre engine rated at 108bhp and 250Nm and comes with a five-speed manual gearbox. All the variants are still front-wheel drive – don't get fooled by the smoking rear tyres in the picture above.&nbsp;

Competition for the Volkswagen Vento Sport includes usual suspects&nbsp;– the Honda City, Maruti Suzuki Ciaz, Hyundai Verna and the Skoda Rapid.

Volkswagen Vento Sport to be launched soon

The Volkswagen Vento Sport gets a few cosmetic updates including a glossy black roof, black rear-view mirror casings, and Sport badges among other updates. Volkswagen has introduced a new version of the Vento in the Indian market.

The new <a href="https://www.autox.com/news/car-news/volkswagen-virtus-2022-all-set-for-its-reveal-heres-what-we-know-110838/">Volkswagen Virtus</a> is based on the extended version of the sixth-gen&nbsp;Polo's MQB A0 platform, and is all set to replace the Vento in South American markets.&nbsp;

<meta charset="utf-8" />The current <a href="https://www.autox.com/reviews/car-reviews/2020-volkswagen-vento-at-review-first-drive-108434/">Volkswagen Vento</a> (or Polo sedan in some markets) has been around since 2010. With VW globally launching the sixth-generation Polo earlier this year, the arrival of a brand new Polo sedan was inevitable.

Now, the Brazilian arm of VW has revealed the Virtus, the replacement for the Vento. The new sedan is based on the extended version of the MQB A0 platform that underpins the Polo. As with the outgoing Polo and Vento, the Virtus looks almost identical to the new Polo from the front. However, the changes become more prevalent after the B-pillar, where the Virtus gets essential design changes, including a longer rear door. The rear end of the car gets a handsome new design with its Audi A4-esque tail lamps.

<img alt="vw virtus rear" src="/uploads/2017/11/vw-virtus-rear.jpg" />

Thanks to the new wheelbase, the Virtus is longer than the Vento - 4,480mm vs 4,384mm, respectively. In fact, at 2,650mm, the Virtus’ wheelbase is exactly as long as the outgoing VW Jetta. Therefore, at least theoretically, the Virtus should be outclassing the Vento when it comes to interior space. The boot space of the Virtus stands at 521 litres - about 60 litres more than the Vento.

The cockpit of the Virtus looks like it's directly lifted from the new Polo, and that’s not a bad thing. The sixth-generation Polo set a new benchmark in the global supermini space when it comes to interiors, and the Virtus borrows the same fully loaded cabin from its hatchback twin. The Brazilian-spec car is equipped with premium features like driver’s virtual cockpit along with VW’s 8-inch infotainment system with all latest connectivity options.

For South American markets, the Virtus will come with two petrol engine options - a 1.6-litre, 4-cylinder with 117bhp and 162Nm, and a 1.0-litre, turbocharged 3-cylinder producing 128bhp and 200Nm.

Now, lets come to the question you’d eagerly ask - when will it come to India? Disappointingly, there is no clarity on that. VW claims that localising the MQB/ MQB A0 platform in India would cost it a bomb, and so, it is now developing a new low-cost platform for India with its sister brand Skoda.

<img alt="vw virtus interior" src="/uploads/2017/11/vw-virtus-interior.jpg" />

The Vento did well in India when it was launched, but now the car is on its age, and does not hold a candle to its newer rivals like Verna and City. Therefore, VW definitely needs a new model in the competitive mid-size saloon segment - and we hope that the company brings in the Virtus, or a localised saloon based on the Virtus to India soon.

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Volkswagen Vento replacement unveiled in Brazil

The current Volkswagen Vento (or Polo sedan in some markets) has been around since 2010. With VW globally launching the sixth-generation Polo earlier this year, the arrival of a brand new Polo sedan was inevitable.

Volkswagen claims that the Mexican market just loves the made-in-India Vento saloon.

India, is gradually on its way to become one of the leading manufacturing hubs of the global automotive industry. A considerable number of global car makers are using India to manufacture cars for the west. Many companies are minting more profits by exporting cars from India, than from their domestic Indian sales. In a rather extreme case, General Motors has decided to cease its local sales and use India only as an export hub.

Volkswagen, who has been exporting cars from India since 2013, has revealed that it has already exported the 2,50,000th India made car to Mexico. The range of cars exported includes locally-made left hand drive Polo and Vento cars, with the latter witnessing high demand in the geography resulting in a steep incline in exports over the years. In fact, the India made Vento has gone on to become the third highest selling car in the entire passenger car market in Mexico and currently makes up the bulk of car exports by VW to Mexico.

Ever since 2013, the export business for VW from India has only grown while the company has simultaneously worked on further strengthening its local market presence. The export volumes to Mexico contribute to more than half of the total production at the Volkswagen plant in Pune today. &nbsp;&nbsp;

On this achievement, Andreas Lauermann, President and Managing Director, Volkswagen India, said, “The growing popularity of India-made Volkswagen cars in markets like Mexico and others lays testament to our strong focus on quality products across all our manufacturing investments worldwide – in line with our think global, build local philosophy! India on its part, has offered Volkswagen a rich mix of strong local market opportunity combined with manufacturing prowess that helps us serve the world with cars that are German in their soul and local in their flavour. We continue to invest in this opportunity and look forward to more successes from India in the years to come.” &nbsp;&nbsp;

Volkswagen India exports 2.5 lakh cars to Mexico

Volkswagen claims that the Mexican market just loves the made-in-India Vento saloon.

Volkswagen Vento