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| ![]() Big shout-out to Anshuman & Eddy for their coverage and photographs. Volkswagen's Auto Expo display mirrored the same clean and simple design language we see in their cars. ![]() ![]() ![]() Last edited by Rehaan : 3rd February 2016 at 17:00. |
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| ![]() Polo GTI The Polo GTI (1.8 TSI) has just been presented at the Auto Expo. We'll update this post once the coverage comes in! ![]() Last edited by Rehaan : 4th February 2016 at 13:38. |
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| ![]() Tiguan • VW aim to "enhance their product range" in the Indian market with the Tiguan SUV No mistaking the VW family premium front grille: ![]() Personally, I think she's gorgeous! ![]() The 2016 Tiguan is ~60 mm longer and 30 mm wider than the old model. The wheelbase has increased by 76 mm too: ![]() Take a look at those DRLs: ![]() Muscular ripples on the hood: ![]() The contouring on the hood from another angle: ![]() 20" rims on the display car: ![]() Plain rear end has a bit of an old-X5 feel to it: ![]() Note the detailing in the tail-lights: ![]() Electrically releasing tow hook: ![]() TSI mated to a 7-speed DSG: ![]() By-the-book VW interiors: ![]() Eddy felt like the dash was a sea of grey, and it could have been a little richer: ![]() The fully-loaded spec was on display. Note the terrain select dial for different off-road modes. It gets a start/stop button too: ![]() Adjustable rear air-con, USB & 12V sockets too: ![]() The interiors felt just slightly roomier than the Yeti and Q3, with good headroom. The rear seat reclines like the Skoda Yeti: ![]() Seat tray. Interestingly, the Tiguan gets curtain airbags and grab handles (not shown in this pic): ![]() No sunroof... ![]() ...though it gets roof storage boxes, just like the Tata Aria: ![]() Gesture opening of the boot (as seen on the Passat too). If your hands are full, move your foot below the rear of the car, and the boot opens: ![]() Extremely neatly packed spare tyre and tools: ![]() A parting shot. It's not a very tall vehicle, but it sure has a nice stance: ![]() Last edited by Rehaan : 4th February 2016 at 12:59. |
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| ![]() Passat & Passat GTE • This is the eighth generation Passat ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Last edited by Rehaan : 4th February 2016 at 13:44. |
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| ![]() Beetle • Not a lot of people know that the new "21st Century Beetle" was launched in India 2 months ago @ 28.73 lakh ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Last edited by Rehaan : 4th February 2016 at 13:45. |
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| ![]() Polo & Vento • In September 2015, Volkswagen updated the Polo with features like electric foldable door mirrors, cruise control and a cooled glovebox ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() LED Headlamps are a rare sight this side of the A8 & S-Class: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Last edited by Rehaan : 4th February 2016 at 18:59. Reason: Clarifying + Adding pic of full-LED lights on the Vento |
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| ![]() LED headlamps on the Vento - man, that is some upgrade! In its segment, the Vento has now become a benchmark compared to its peers IMO. Also noticed the Ameo, Polo and Vento with the aero wiper blades. Good addition there! Also noticed the Jetta with the LED tail lights and the Bluemotion moniker below the TDI badge. Bluemotion after the dieselgate scandal? ![]() Last edited by Gannu_1 : 4th February 2016 at 13:50. |
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| ![]() So that LED headlamps on the Vento with DRL's was not for export markets. Nice addition. VW did not mention it in the press release for the updated Polo and Vento. That is weird. |
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| ![]() Is it only the LED DRL or does it also get the projector setup. From the pictures it is not clear HI Gannu What is mentioned is it has got headlamps with LED DRLs not LED headlamps. I don't think the vento will get LED headlamps when the Jetta and the PAssat doesn't have it Last edited by Mohan Mathew A : 4th February 2016 at 14:01. |
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Edit: Confirmed from the VW India Website News section Quote:
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| ![]() How ugly can the Ameo get. In our language(Bengali), Ameo means "Me". Even the name doesnt sound correct. It sounds as if it signals "Ameo Achchi"- "Even I am there" when competing with a Polo. The Polo still makes better sense now with this launch!! |
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Another thing i noticed the Ameo will get a rear view camera but the more expensive Vento doesn't look like it is getting one although the HU is the same ![]() Last edited by Mohan Mathew A : 4th February 2016 at 14:31. | |
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Senior - BHPian ![]() | ![]() Ah i was OK till yesterday with the changes made, but the LED DRL's in the Vento is something i would have really wanted and desired. Now the 42K price hike seems justified. Though i am sure if i would have bought it i would have still swapped the HU. Let me call my SA and see the option if it can be purchased as an accessory. |
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