2015 vw vento facelift launch press release

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Volkswagen launches the dynamic, exciting new Vento for the Indian market

- New Volkswagen Vento to be available with 1.6-litre MPI,1.2-litre TSI with 7-Speed DSG and 1.5-litre TDI engines available in both 5-Speed manual & 7-Speed DSG automatic transmission

- Offers up to 7% higher fuel efficiency for Petrol and 2% higher for diesel models, as per ARAI

- Available at all Volkswagen showrooms across India from

June 23, 2015 onwards, ex-showroom prices start at Rs. 7.70 Lakh (ex-showroom Mumbai, without Octroi & local taxes)

New Delhi, June 23, 2015: Volkswagen, Europe’s largest carmaker, announces the launch of the new Vento, one of the most refined, well-built, safe and technologically advanced sedans available in India. To suit a wide range of requirements and driving preferences, the new Vento is available with a range of four-cylinder engines - 1.6 MPI, 1.2 TSI and 1.5 TDI power plants, all of which offer an excellent blend of power, performance and fuel economy.

Safety is of paramount importance for Volkswagen, and the new Vento

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 on-

road performance, clocking a fuel economy figure of 21.50 kmpl, as per

ARAI.

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, as per ARAI.

With driver safety, comfort and world-class driving experience forming the

crux of Volkswagen’s product design philosophy, the changes on the New

Vento include 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 interiors of the New Vento continue to raise the bar with the subtle

style and sophistication that is characteristically Volkswagen. The New

Vento now offers the cruise control mode that further enhances the

driving experience. Other changes include an all-new cooled glove box

and new interior colour themes of ‘Walnut desert beige’ (in Highline) and

‘Cloud – Titanschwarz’ (in Trendline and Comfortline).

Speaking at the launch of the new Vento, Mr. Michael Mayer, Director,

Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Volkswagen Group Sales India Pvt.

Ltd. said “We at Volkswagen Passenger Cars are committed towards

providing the Indian customers with stylish and technologically advanced

products that strive to provide the highest levels of build quality and

driving experience. The Vento has always been among our best received

products in the market, and with the changes made to the New Vento, we

are confident that the product will continue to appeal to our customers

and will play a key role in further expanding the Volkswagen family in

India.”

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 will be available at an interest rate of 9.99% per annum

through Volkswagen Financial services. This offer is valid for limited

period.

Notes: 1) The new Volkswagen Vento will be available in 6 colours: Titanium Beige, Carbon Steel, Candy White, Toffee Brown, Night Blue and Reflex Silver 2) Trim options available on New Vento are: New Vento 1.6 MPI (MT): Trendline, Comfortline, Highline

New Vento 1.2 TSI (7-speed DSG): Comfortline, Highline

New Vento 1.5 TDI (MT): Trendline, Comfortline, Highline

New Vento 1.5 TDI (7-speed DSG): Comfortline, Highline


3) Prices of the New Vento (Ex - showroom Mumbai - without Octroi & local taxes and Ex-showroom New Delhi) are:

Fuel Variant

Ex- Showroom

Mumbai*

(without Octroi

& local taxes) New Delhi

Petrol 1.6 MPI

TL Rs 7.70 lakh Rs 7.85 lakh

CL Rs 8.51 lakh Rs 8.67 lakh

HL Rs 9.24 lakh Rs 9.42 lakh

Petrol 1.2 TSI

DSG



Diesel

1.5 TDI

TL Rs 8.93 lakh Rs 9.10 lakh



Diesel

1.5 TDI DSG



4) For detailed specifications of each version of the new Volkswagen Vento, please refer to the product brochure included with the press kit. About Volkswagen: Volkswagen, a leading carmaker in Europe, sells its broad model range, from the up! to the Phaeton, in more than 150 countries worldwide. Volkswagen currently offers the Polo, Vento and Jetta in India.

Volkswagen Communication

Brand & Product

Gagan Mangal

Telephone: +91 - 8879300107 Fax: +91 (22) - 33137364

E-Mail: [email protected]

www.volkswagenmedia.co.in

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