VW POLO Sedan - "Vento". (Indian Spy Pics added to Pg 1 & Update: Page 19! LAUNCHED)

Guna · 3rd June 2010, 22:23

I too like the styling. It is 'no nonsense' and is an example of how conventional sedan lines can still look contemporary and elegant. This is not trying to shout and grab attention but is quietly imposing. Reasonably powerful diesel and an AT will take away the market shares across segments!

Dippy · 3rd June 2010, 22:55

The Vento looks good. I quite honestly like the looks of this car more so because doesnt feel like a boot copy paste job. An AT is a welcome move but the diesel have had that option too. Needs to be priced well and the service network has to be right up there.

Reliability is also the key factor here and Maruti has loads of it. Call the Dzire ugly but it is a no nonsense and practical car. The Vento has a lot of hard work to do.

Trapezio · 4th June 2010, 09:56

I love the looks of this vehicle too. In fact I am relieved that it is so styled.

Due to some strange pervasiveness the entire auto industry is moving towards design that scream for attention than wait for attention. Dashboard that looks like Christmas trees in night than just a good old dash. There are some brands and age groups that will appreciate this for sure. But the entire market is not just boy racers, right?

This vehicle gives me hope. Its elegant, understated and clean in design. Finally I think I found the car to recommend to my parents to replace their eight year old car.

ac 427 · 4th June 2010, 10:18

There is a detailed press release by the companyabout the launch plans of the Vento.

A nice pic is also enclosed, if this is how the vento will look, its going to be a sure contendar in the already cut throat sedan race.

source: Volkswagen to launch new sedan Vento in Autumn 2010-Automobiles-Auto-News By Industry-News-The Economic Times

cheers,
ac

crackingride · 4th June 2010, 10:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by designersf

@crackingride - That is only for the Russian market. European and Indian models will definitely be better equipped.

When I see it I shall believe it. I beg to differ. Going by what's happened with the hatch, I do not think the India spec is going to beat international offerings.
Firstly, there is no European offering. This is for BRIC countries.
That said, the Indian "press release" mentions none of the specs listed for the top of the line Russian offering.
If "strong horn" is a feature that VW feels we will be happy to have in place of ESP or ABS, then they have another think coming.

WindRide · 4th June 2010, 10:59

48 Hi-Res Vento pics ...
VW Polo Sedan (Vento) - a set on Flickr

I just can't seem to get the source URL displayed in my post.

srishiva · 4th June 2010, 11:09

Looks a lot similar to Aveo Sedan to me externally. The Flickr photo shows a small boot. Hope they will not short change us Indians on the features.

grules · 4th June 2010, 13:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by ac 427

A nice pic is also enclosed, if this is how the vento will look, its going to be a sure contendar in the already cut throat sedan race.

I don't think there is a cut throat race in the sedan segment. I would agree that it is for the hatchback segment though. The customer is spoilt with choices.

In the sub 10 lac sedan segment, it's pretty much city, linea, fiesta, manza & dezire. I wouldnt count others as they don't seem to make good numbers.

VW's Vento should be a refreshing eyeopener and i know everyone here wishes for a diesel Vento pitched against the H.City at the same price.

raghu230506 · 4th June 2010, 16:20

Source: ACI

Volkswagen reveals Vento images | Autocar India

rajathv8 · 5th June 2010, 13:54

That looks great. A MEAN sedan. The mean look suits the hatch better though.

Animesh · 5th June 2010, 14:47

I wish I knew where exactly VW stands in their expansion plans and production rollouts from Chakan facility at Pune. Judging by the long waiting line for Polo (about 3 months), they clearly lag way behind the market appetite and would have been committing mea culpa unless they have few tricks up their slow sleeve. Vento would mean that they are stretching themselves too far without the muscles to do the sprint.

avishar · 5th June 2010, 20:34

Well the Chakan plant has an annual capacity of 110,000 which is more than adequate for both polo and vento.

xingamazon · 5th June 2010, 22:40

The car is good and the only car that it can eat up is the current Fiesta, it surely doesnt even seem close the league of the ANHC.
About the current Fiesta even Ford will not be bothered if it looses market share, so in other words, take my word its gonna make NO IMPACT
Come on all it can beat is sales figures of Fiesta and Logan (dont think even Verna seems possible)

But the only thing that can tip the scales is the VW batch in front of the car, once removed its as good a as Logan. Its a car dying to show off that it belongs to VW than showing off its looks, interiors and VFM

But hey its just my personal opinion, I might be wrong even..

poloman · 5th June 2010, 22:46

Common Xingy. What is so great about ANHC? I will come on knees with proper competition. Though I am not completely impressed by the looks of this car, No way you can compare it to a Logan. Also this car badly needs some other color to show off rather than that dull looking milky white or beige or what ever you call it

rajivn · 5th June 2010, 22:57

I think its a great offering from VW. Vento might be the poor mans Jetta. I only hope it comes with lovely Petrol and Diesel engines.

3rd June 2010, 22:23	#331
Guna Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 3,808 Thanked: 3,750 Times	I too like the styling. It is 'no nonsense' and is an example of how conventional sedan lines can still look contemporary and elegant. This is not trying to shout and grab attention but is quietly imposing. Reasonably powerful diesel and an AT will take away the market shares across segments!
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3rd June 2010, 22:55	#332
Dippy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 7,425 Thanked: 1,131 Times	The Vento looks good. I quite honestly like the looks of this car more so because doesnt feel like a boot copy paste job. An AT is a welcome move but the diesel have had that option too. Needs to be priced well and the service network has to be right up there. Reliability is also the key factor here and Maruti has loads of it. Call the Dzire ugly but it is a no nonsense and practical car. The Vento has a lot of hard work to do.
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4th June 2010, 09:56	#333
Trapezio BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Kerala Posts: 640 Thanked: 63 Times	I love the looks of this vehicle too. In fact I am relieved that it is so styled. Due to some strange pervasiveness the entire auto industry is moving towards design that scream for attention than wait for attention. Dashboard that looks like Christmas trees in night than just a good old dash. There are some brands and age groups that will appreciate this for sure. But the entire market is not just boy racers, right? This vehicle gives me hope. Its elegant, understated and clean in design. Finally I think I found the car to recommend to my parents to replace their eight year old car.
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4th June 2010, 10:18	#334
ac 427 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,386 Thanked: 221 Times View My Garage	ET: Press release There is a detailed press release by the companyabout the launch plans of the Vento. A nice pic is also enclosed, if this is how the vento will look, its going to be a sure contendar in the already cut throat sedan race. source: Volkswagen to launch new sedan Vento in Autumn 2010-Automobiles-Auto-News By Industry-News-The Economic Times cheers, ac
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4th June 2010, 10:59	#336
WindRide BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 672 Thanked: 450 Times	48 Hi-Res Vento pics ... VW Polo Sedan (Vento) - a set on Flickr I just can't seem to get the source URL displayed in my post. Last edited by WindRide : 4th June 2010 at 11:01.
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4th June 2010, 11:09	#337
srishiva Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 4,370 Thanked: 2,252 Times	Looks a lot similar to Aveo Sedan to me externally. The Flickr photo shows a small boot. Hope they will not short change us Indians on the features.
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4th June 2010, 16:20	#339
raghu230506 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 766 Thanked: 63 Times View My Garage	http://www.autocarindia.com/news/volkswagen-reveals-vento-images Source: ACI Volkswagen reveals Vento images \| Autocar India Attached Images
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5th June 2010, 13:54	#340
rajathv8 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 345 Thanked: 641 Times	That looks great. A MEAN sedan. The mean look suits the hatch better though.
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5th June 2010, 14:47	#341
Animesh BHPian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Mumbai Posts: 320 Thanked: 258 Times	I wish I knew where exactly VW stands in their expansion plans and production rollouts from Chakan facility at Pune. Judging by the long waiting line for Polo (about 3 months), they clearly lag way behind the market appetite and would have been committing mea culpa unless they have few tricks up their slow sleeve. Vento would mean that they are stretching themselves too far without the muscles to do the sprint.
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5th June 2010, 20:34	#342
avishar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: kolkata/bangalore,india Posts: 2,884 Thanked: 3,994 Times	Well the Chakan plant has an annual capacity of 110,000 which is more than adequate for both polo and vento.
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5th June 2010, 22:40	#343
xingamazon Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,400 Thanked: 121 Times	The car is good and the only car that it can eat up is the current Fiesta, it surely doesnt even seem close the league of the ANHC. About the current Fiesta even Ford will not be bothered if it looses market share, so in other words, take my word its gonna make NO IMPACT Come on all it can beat is sales figures of Fiesta and Logan (dont think even Verna seems possible) But the only thing that can tip the scales is the VW batch in front of the car, once removed its as good a as Logan. Its a car dying to show off that it belongs to VW than showing off its looks, interiors and VFM But hey its just my personal opinion, I might be wrong even.. Last edited by xingamazon : 5th June 2010 at 22:41.
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5th June 2010, 22:46	#344
poloman BANNED Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,254 Thanked: 4,525 Times Infractions: 0/2 (12)	Common Xingy. What is so great about ANHC? I will come on knees with proper competition. Though I am not completely impressed by the looks of this car, No way you can compare it to a Logan. Also this car badly needs some other color to show off rather than that dull looking milky white or beige or what ever you call it
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5th June 2010, 22:57	#345
rajivn BHPian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 332 Thanked: 33 Times	I think its a great offering from VW. Vento might be the poor mans Jetta. I only hope it comes with lovely Petrol and Diesel engines.
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