Volkswagen Vento ready to zoom on 6th July

Volkswagen India is all set to launch its much awaited entry level sedan Volkswagen Vento, on 6th of July 2010. Vento has been designed on the same platform used in Polo, the company's latest hatchback. Volkswagen had announced early this year, at the Delhi Auto Expo, that it would launch the sedan version of Polo in India, after it launches the hatchback. Polo, the hatchback from Volkwagen's stable, was recently launchd in March, and soon after, we hear the announcement of Volkswagen Vento being launched.

Published On Jun 26, 2010 15:56 IST

Published OnJun 26, 2010 15:56 IST

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Vento, has been designed, keeping into consideration, the expectations and requirements of the Indian buyers. It is being manufactured at company's Chakan plant near Pune. Volkwagen Vento is all set to give a hard competition to its contemporaries in the segment like Maruti Swift Dzire, Hyundai Verna Transform, Honda City and Fiat Linea.

As of now, there is no offcial declarations being made, on the price and specifications of this new car. It is expected that the Vento will be available in both diesel and petrol versions in the Indian market and would be shelved in the price segment of Rs 9 to 10 lakh. Both the petrol and diesel would be powered by 1.6 L engines along with both automatic and manual transmission capabilities. Currently, Volkswagen enjoys a descent portfolio in India that comprises of Passat, Jetta, Touareg, New Beetle, Phaeton and the latest Polo hatchback.

Read More on : Volkswagen Vento expert review

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