[Thad E Ginathom]

Like getting on a plane, either be first in the queue, or else sit back and relax until everybody else is on.

I'm sitting back and relaxing on the Polo/Vento issue.

If this delivery stuff doesn't sort itself out in a few months, I guess I'll take a different flight!

[srikant]

Originally Posted by gkoneti

Hi Srikanth

Please help in clarifying this. I have not come across any official communication saying about opening of bookings for Vento in Hyderabad. Dealers say that they are taking Rs. 50000 in the form of post dated cheques to block our name. Is this a legitimate way of booking? Dealer says that he has about 5-6 customers who have paid and I would be the 6th or 7th customer in queue.

One more query. I am very fond of pepper grey colour. Is it not available in Vento? Dealer says that Polo colours and Vento colours are different except for Red, White and Black. Is this true? What are the colours of Vento?

Sorry for many questions. Please help.

That sounds strange, In our showroom we have are taking official booking in the name of Vento only and also giving a receipt for the payment received.


Yes Pepper grey is not available.

Originally Posted by pamishra

Dark Brown...hmm...Srikant, any updates on the colors avaliable for Vento??

Volkswagen Vento Highline Color Options are Silver,Blue,Beige,Black

Volkswagen Vento Trendline Color Options are White,Red

[karanraheja]

Originally Posted by srikant

Volkswagen Vento Highline Color Options are Silver,Blue,Beige,Black.

Volkswagen Vento Trendline Color Options are White,Red

So no White in Highline? . That is the best color for Vento!!!!
I hope Highline does have Trendline color options too!! IIRC the 1st Vento from Chakan plant was a Red Highline??

[naveen.raju]

Originally Posted by uditmohanty

Any idea on launch date in Delhi?
I am interested to go for a VW Vento but not able to take a final decision since I do not know the price or launch date. My budget is also capped at 10 lac. Checked with Bhasin moters and they are not revealing anything except taking my mobile number to intimate me. Sent a mail to World class auto (found from VW website Dealer Locator) and no respnse. Somehow I feel they are overconfident of their venture.

Slightly undecided on the options from ANHC, Fiat Linea, Cedia, and VW Vento. Altis is above my tight budget.

I know it's too early to decide on the car. But, you can always book Vento by paying some advance. This is just for priority basis. You can always cancel your booking and refund the money. That's why I booked my car.

For this price range, you can also check Cruze (base model), Altis (need to stretch a bit). But Vento would be the ideal choice since you can go in for the top model. Lot many features also included in this.

[pamishra]

Originally Posted by karanraheja

So no White in Highline? . That is the best color for Vento!!!!
I hope Highline does have Trendline color options too!! IIRC the 1st Vento from Chakan plant was a Red Highline??

Yes, Highline includes the Trendline colors.

[m_upreti]

Originally Posted by srikant

That sounds strange, In our showroom we have are taking official booking in the name of Vento only and also giving a receipt for the payment received.
Yes Pepper grey is not available.
Volkswagen Vento Highline Color Options are Silver,Blue,Beige,Black
Volkswagen Vento Trendline Color Options are White,Red

This is not happening in Mumbai / Navi Mumbai. Are TD / Display vehicles available with you ?

[Sahil]

@srikant - Is there an AMC package going to be available for the Vento? If so, what will it include and what would be it's price?
Does VW offer AMC package on the Polo ?

[srikant]

Originally Posted by Sahil

@srikant - Is there an AMC package going to be available for the Vento? If so, what will it include and what would be it's price?
Does VW offer AMC package on the Polo ?

There is AMC for POLO, it costs around Rs. 19000.00 for 45k kms.

[sureshaddagalla]

Originally Posted by srikant

There is AMC for POLO, it costs around Rs. 19000.00 for 45k kms.

Only based on kms? No time limit?

thanks

[AvonA7]

Everybody in VW is talking about Vento, sales staff are being sent for Vento training. Heard Vento launch is around 14th of Sep`10. Is this true?

[rangaraj]

The New Volkswagen Vento
The New Volkswagen Vento will be available with a petrol and diesel
variant. The petrol variant is equipped with a 1.6 litre engine with an
output of 105 PS @ 5250 rpm and a Torque of 153NM @ 3800 rpm.
The diesel variant is also equipped with the 1.6 litre engine with an output
of 105 PS @ 4400 rpm and a Torque of 250 NM @ 1500-2500 rpm.
It will be available in two trim levels including Trendline, Highline. The
petrol variant is paired with a 5-speed manual and a 6-speed automatic
gear box and the diesel variant is paired with a 5-speed manual gearbox.
Page 2 of 2 No. /2010
The interior is equipped with storage compartment in front doors for 1 litre
Bottles, sunglass storage inside glove box, foldable roof handles with coat
hooks, front and rear centre armrest, cupholders and “Livon” fabric
upholstery are proof of the sure instinct of high design quality which
interprets the classic elements of the Vento in a contemporary way.
In exteriors too, the Vento offers Body colored bumpers, Chrome inlays in
front grille, body coloured exterior door handles & mirrors (Highline),
rough road package with increased ground clearance and partially zinc
coated body with 6 years anti-rust warranty.
With regards to safety, the Vento Highline is equipped with ABS, Front
Airbags for driver and co-driver, Anti Theft system with interior
surveillance and back up alarm.
On comfort, the Vento Highline offers CD MP3 Player with 4 speakers,
Electrically adjustable outside mirrors, Climatronic automatic air
conditioning with rear AC vents, Remote control for central locking. Multi
function info display including door opening warning, height adjustable
driving seats and a steering wheel adjustable for reach and rake which
improves the drivability of the passenger.
The Vento will establish a leadership position in its class with category
defining attributes of space, style, comfort and safety. It will be
manufactured at Volkswagen’s Chakan plant with an annual capacity of
110,000 cars and will be available through Volkswagen’s 47 dealerships
across the country.

[uditmohanty]

Originally Posted by naveen.raju

I know it's too early to decide on the car. But, you can always book Vento by paying some advance. This is just for priority basis. You can always cancel your booking and refund the money. That's why I booked my car.

For this price range, you can also check Cruze (base model), Altis (need to stretch a bit). But Vento would be the ideal choice since you can go in for the top model. Lot many features also included in this.

Thanks Naveen
The dealers in Delhi are not accepting booking for Vento saying the price is not declared. Even the Bhasin guy told me its booking date as September or he will intimate me as and when they have the clarity.
These guys are not very friendly. It appears they feel a 8-10 lac car is within the reach of everyone and they will sell like hot cakes. Even the best cars do not sell due to the service, reach and maintenance.

I am keen to go for highline Diesel model if it comes within my budget (on road).

Cruz LT (base) comes to 11.52 Ex-show room (See the web-shot below). I was exploring Toyota Etios too ( in addition to ANHC, Linea, Cedia & Vento) but their website toyotaetios.in does not say the details. Altis & Cruz are not coming in my budget.

Let me see if VENTO comes on 14th.

Originally Posted by AvonA7

Everybody in VW is talking about Vento, sales staff are being sent for Vento training. Heard Vento launch is around 14th of Sep`10. Is this true?

Hyped for sure... but except their subsidiary Skoda (in India) not earning a good name, both VW and Audi have good reputation to prove upto expectations. Going by the global trend Asian automakers like Honda, Toyota, Suzuki, Hyundai are going to rule due to their very unique positioning and value for money. My only worry on VW-Vento is the western players (American/Europian) are not very competitive off late.

[Thad E Ginathom]

foldable roof handles with coat hooks ...

Ahhh, those coat hooks so vital for hanging the suit jacket of the European company-car driver!*

As to the roof handles: does anyone use them? ever? I don't think I ever have. Good candidate for cost saving.

Thanks, rangaraj, for posting the mail. Interesting.




*I used to keep mine on, and get it creased. Or chuck it on the back seat, where it got creased.

[naveen.raju]

Originally Posted by uditmohanty

Thanks Naveen
The dealers in Delhi are not accepting booking for Vento saying the price is not declared. Even the Bhasin guy told me its booking date as September or he will intimate me as and when they have the clarity.
These guys are not very friendly. It appears they feel a 8-10 lac car is within the reach of everyone and they will sell like hot cakes. Even the best cars do not sell due to the service, reach and maintenance.

I am keen to go for highline Diesel model if it comes within my budget (on road).

Cruz LT (base) comes to 11.52 Ex-show room (See the web-shot below). I was exploring Toyota Etios too ( in addition to ANHC, Linea, Cedia & Vento) but their website toyotaetios.in does not say the details. Altis & Cruz are not coming in my budget.

Let me see if VENTO comes on 14th.



Hyped for sure... but except their subsidiary Skoda (in India) not earning a good name, both VW and Audi have good reputation to prove upto expectations. Going by the global trend Asian automakers like Honda, Toyota, Suzuki, Hyundai are going to rule due to their very unique positioning and value for money. My only worry on VW-Vento is the western players (American/Europian) are not very competitive off late.

Oh. these guys are certainly not using their brains.
Here, the VW dealer is trying all kinda method to bring in more customers.
I think the official prices will be out early sept

[m_upreti]

Originally Posted by rangaraj

The New Volkswagen Vento
The New Volkswagen Vento will be available with a petrol and diesel
variant. The petrol variant is equipped with a 1.6 litre engine with an
output of 105 PS @ 5250 rpm and a Torque of 153NM @ 3800 rpm.
The diesel variant is also equipped with the 1.6 litre engine with an output
of 105 PS @ 4400 rpm and a Torque of 250 NM @ 1500-2500 rpm.
It will be available in two trim levels including Trendline, Highline. The
petrol variant is paired with a 5-speed manual and a 6-speed automatic
gear box and the diesel variant is paired with a 5-speed manual gearbox.
Page 2 of 2 No. /2010
The interior is equipped with storage compartment in front doors for 1 litre
Bottles, sunglass storage inside glove box, foldable roof handles with coat
hooks, front and rear centre armrest, cupholders and “Livon” fabric
upholstery are proof of the sure instinct of high design quality which
interprets the classic elements of the Vento in a contemporary way.
In exteriors too, the Vento offers Body colored bumpers, Chrome inlays in
front grille, body coloured exterior door handles & mirrors (Highline),
rough road package with increased ground clearance and partially zinc
coated body with 6 years anti-rust warranty.
With regards to safety, the Vento Highline is equipped with ABS, Front
Airbags for driver and co-driver, Anti Theft system with interior
surveillance and back up alarm.
On comfort, the Vento Highline offers CD MP3 Player with 4 speakers,
Electrically adjustable outside mirrors, Climatronic automatic air
conditioning with rear AC vents, Remote control for central locking. Multi
function info display including door opening warning, height adjustable
driving seats and a steering wheel adjustable for reach and rake which
improves the drivability of the passenger.
The Vento will establish a leadership position in its class with category
defining attributes of space, style, comfort and safety. It will be
manufactured at Volkswagen’s Chakan plant with an annual capacity of
110,000 cars and will be available through Volkswagen’s 47 dealerships
across the country.

Exactly the same as their press release, nowhere they are committing any dates or price