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Distinguished - BHPian ![]() ![]() | ![]() I just went through the specifications published in ACI, The Vento's length of 4179mm is shorter even the Fiesta and Verna. The ANHC at 4420mm and Linea at 4560mm are substantially longer. The shorter Vento might not have the road presence of the Linea and ANHC, BHPians who have seen the test cars in person, Please comment. |
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I suppose it wont be as spacious as the ANHC but its size puts it in between the dzire and the ANHC. And if the pricing is good then it should be fine. Boot space is 460 litres which is again less than the ANHC at 506 litres but greater than the dzire's 440 litres. It will all come down to the pricing, lets wait and watch | ||
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Senior - BHPian ![]() | ![]() BSM says Vento will be launched on July 6. Price range estimated to be 7-9 lakhs. Source: Volkswagen Vento launch on July 6 |
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| ![]() If the top of the line diesel is 9.XX lakhs with all the goodies then this car will sell like hot cakes. ANHC and Linea beware. Linea has to be worried as well because Vento is the only european sedan which would match Linea for price and brand acceptance would be more for VW. |
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| ![]() Then... how would it compete with Jetta? |
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Is it supposed to compete with Jetta?? I hope it isnt. Its better VW has a distinct price seperation otherwise it will end up like honda, which at one point has Jazz and city at more or less the same price. Cannibalisation wouldnt be good for Vento. IIRC they were launching considering ANHC as a benchmark, if thats the case then the top of the line petrol cannot cost more than 9.XX lakhs max. The diesel preferably shouldnt cost more than 10.XX max as it will have competition from Fiesta/Linea. If they price it more than that then they will face competition from other C+ segment cars Last edited by MihirC : 28th June 2010 at 19:50. |
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| ![]() Agreed; it would be foolish if the Vento ended up almost as expensive as the Jetta. |
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| ![]() Also the new Jetta to be launched is supposed to be cheaper than the current Jetta to match its price with the competition, which means it could be priced between 13-15 lakhs. At this price point the Vento needs to be priced atleast 1.5-2 lakhs cheaper than the Jetta to prevent cannibalisation. Last edited by MihirC : 28th June 2010 at 20:28. |
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| ![]() I think the gap should be even more than that. Jetta is pitched at lower-end of luxury (and, the last time I sat in one, it did feel pretty nice), whereas Polo is pitched at mass market. Vento is supposed to be Polo stablemate: much as I do not share the in hatchback prejudice, Vento is polo + boot + a little bit length. That's how it should be priced. Time will tell! |
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| ![]() With the length of 4179mm, I am sure the only competitors for VW would be Ikon, Indigo and Accent. Guys got to accept it Polo is already cramped in the rear, this will continue the legacy. But anyway compare to these cars, Vento is leagues ahead it will surely click. And with the mouth watering price of 7-9 L its sure is gonna turn some heads. |
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