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

m_upreti · 23rd July 2010, 13:11

This is becoming quiet interesting, only a few of weeks to go before we can pass the actual judgements

grules · 23rd July 2010, 21:55

I guess white suits this car more than any other color.
White Vento with dark tints should look great.

srikant · 23rd July 2010, 22:18

Trust me .. its a real good looking car. Unlike other hatch turned Sedans, this is impeccable. I am not telling this as i am working in Volkswagen, but i myself am a fan of the car.

oss · 23rd July 2010, 22:41

Looks good and the rear space seem to be really good. Wonder why the transmission tunnel is so big; that seem to be only downer when it comes to rear seat space.

ACI report says they did drive the petrol version, and they don't seem too pleased with it anyway. That leaves it to the diesel version to make this car a success in Indian market.

sidindica · 23rd July 2010, 22:43

Perfect, proportionate, clean, handsome executive 3 box car design, except for that cheap looking rear tow hook poking out of the rear bumper and that tacky looking chrome lining at the bottom of the decklid. Bye bye verna (especially the lip locking transform) and linea.
Still skeptical to see the sales being stolen away from the city though with the petrol version. I like the overall quality, feel and interiors from the pics itself.
The TDI should be a volume seller PROVIDED VW produces enough numbers and does not create big wait periods.
VW TDI= best fuel efficiency in the high C segment diesel sedan category. Just hope that my assumptions come out to be true.

Good pics!

deepanonline · 23rd July 2010, 23:12

HI

I had sat in the white VW AT model..tried all options..didnt drive it..the rear seat comfort is better..not like polo..you could see ample of space..

front looks have changed and few other changes as per my previous post

xingamazon · 23rd July 2010, 23:34

Srikant,

Thanks a lot for the pics it gives a right idea about the space and the make of the car.
As expected the car oozes with the strongly built DNA, good to know its still maintained even in the sedan version.

Quote:

Originally Posted by sidindica

VW TDI= best fuel efficiency in the high C segment diesel sedan category. Just hope that my assumptions come out to be true.

Hey Sid, do you really think it can beat the FE figures of the Corolla Diesel or the Fiesta TCDi, based on its segment

First I would like to know which is the segment it would belong to, is it the Fiesta segment or the C+ the Civic segment.

acidkill · 24th July 2010, 00:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by srikant

Trust me .. its a real good looking car. Unlike other hatch turned Sedans, this is impeccable. I am not telling this as i am working in Volkswagen, but i myself am a fan of the car.

Srikanth, can you confirm if this was the highline model? If yes, Can you also share some pics on the Trendline model if possible?

Thad E Ginathom · 24th July 2010, 00:46

Thanks for the pics: it does look great.

srikant · 24th July 2010, 07:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by sidindica

Perfect, proportionate, clean, handsome executive 3 box car design, except for that cheap looking rear tow hook poking out of the rear bumper and that tacky looking chrome lining at the bottom of the decklid. Bye bye verna (especially the lip locking transform) and linea.
Still skeptical to see the sales being stolen away from the city though with the petrol version. I like the overall quality, feel and interiors from the pics itself.
The TDI should be a volume seller PROVIDED VW produces enough numbers and does not create big wait periods.
VW TDI= best fuel efficiency in the high C segment diesel sedan category. Just hope that my assumptions come out to be true.

Good pics!

The car seems to have best in class boot space, and a very refined engine to match with the sedan. I think it should take over the market easily. Only problem is the huge amount of booking of the car that will lead to waiting period soon. You wont believe, people already are booking for the vento before it is launched.

Quote:

Originally Posted by xingamazon

Srikant,

Thanks a lot for the pics it gives a right idea about the space and the make of the car.
As expected the car oozes with the strongly built DNA, good to know its still maintained even in the sedan version.

Hey Sid, do you really think it can beat the FE figures of the Corolla Diesel or the Fiesta TCDi, based on its segment

First I would like to know which is the segment it would belong to, is it the Fiesta segment or the C+ the Civic segment.

Since i am a Bhpian i know you guys are waiting . . thats why these pics for you. I am a Volkswagen fan since i started learning more about their cars.

Quote:

Originally Posted by acidkill

Srikanth, can you confirm if this was the highline model? If yes, Can you also share some pics on the Trendline model if possible?

Yes this is a Highline, These are the only pics i got as i am working in Volkswagen Bangalore, but somebody from Pune must be able to get it soon. I shall post all details as and when available.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thad E Ginathom

Thanks for the pics: it does look great.

No doubt, its a great looking car in the segment

Amartya · 24th July 2010, 07:34

What tires is the white Vento sporting? It looks terribly under-tired.

srikant · 24th July 2010, 07:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amartya

What tires is the white Vento sporting? It looks terribly under-tired.

The Base model sports a 14" wheel where as the Highline sports 15" alloys.

oss · 24th July 2010, 08:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by deepanonline

HI

I had sat in the white VW AT model..tried all options..didnt drive it..the rear seat comfort is better..not like polo..you could see ample of space..

front looks have changed and few other changes as per my previous post

Hi Deepan: Where did you see it? Is it available with Chennai dealers?

arun1100 · 24th July 2010, 09:01

I'm loving it.

Lot lot better than the Polo. Linea has now a real competitor! Srikant: I want to meet you soon!

mxx · 24th July 2010, 09:41

The design is clean and beautiful, very German, very VW.

@srikanth: I read that there is AT only in petrol at launch. Is there any possibility of an AT Diesel later, maybe next year?

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grules BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 174 Thanked: 7 Times	I guess white suits this car more than any other color. White Vento with dark tints should look great.
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srikant BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 488 Thanked: 12 Times	Trust me .. its a real good looking car. Unlike other hatch turned Sedans, this is impeccable. I am not telling this as i am working in Volkswagen, but i myself am a fan of the car.
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oss BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chennai Posts: 683 Thanked: 6 Times	Looks good and the rear space seem to be really good. Wonder why the transmission tunnel is so big; that seem to be only downer when it comes to rear seat space. ACI report says they did drive the petrol version, and they don't seem too pleased with it anyway. That leaves it to the diesel version to make this car a success in Indian market.
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sidindica Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 4,892 Thanked: 8,106 Times	Perfect, proportionate, clean, handsome executive 3 box car design, except for that cheap looking rear tow hook poking out of the rear bumper and that tacky looking chrome lining at the bottom of the decklid. Bye bye verna (especially the lip locking transform) and linea. Still skeptical to see the sales being stolen away from the city though with the petrol version. I like the overall quality, feel and interiors from the pics itself. The TDI should be a volume seller PROVIDED VW produces enough numbers and does not create big wait periods. VW TDI= best fuel efficiency in the high C segment diesel sedan category. Just hope that my assumptions come out to be true. Good pics! Last edited by sidindica : 23rd July 2010 at 22:52.
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deepanonline BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: chennai Posts: 154 Thanked: 9 Times	HI I had sat in the white VW AT model..tried all options..didnt drive it..the rear seat comfort is better..not like polo..you could see ample of space.. front looks have changed and few other changes as per my previous post
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Thad E Ginathom Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 11,005 Thanked: 26,443 Times	Thanks for the pics: it does look great.
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arun1100 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,087 Thanked: 5,577 Times View My Garage	I'm loving it. Lot lot better than the Polo. Linea has now a real competitor! Srikant: I want to meet you soon!
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mxx BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 761 Thanked: 271 Times	The design is clean and beautiful, very German, very VW. @srikanth: I read that there is AT only in petrol at launch. Is there any possibility of an AT Diesel later, maybe next year?
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