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

Butters · 27th July 2010, 10:46

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Originally Posted by srikant

Actually the car has been launched in Delhi and not in Bangalore yet. We can expect the car in Bangalore dealership by August end our Sept first week. Will keep you all updated with news i get.

Srikant: few pics shows MH01 number plate, means is mumbai registered

right ??

guess we mumbai guys wont have to wait much

ajaynaphade · 27th July 2010, 11:19

A friend of mine spotted a RED Vento in Pune last weekend. He clicked a few pics which I am posting here.

ashthedivx · 27th July 2010, 12:17

Vento, indeed looks good in flesh !!

I wish if they could price it right !!

sidindica · 27th July 2010, 12:28

thats looking amazing in red!

but its the highline. as per vw, highline wont be available in red, only trendline will. hope the highline is available in all 6 shades.

senindra · 27th July 2010, 12:36

Is the red in picture not a highline ? It seems to have 15 inch alloys which I guess would only be coming on the highline.

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Originally Posted by sidindica

thats looking amazing in red!

but its the highline. as per vw, highline wont be available in red, only trendline will. hope the highline is available in all 6 shades.

Abhi_Automobile · 27th July 2010, 12:37

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I wish if they could price it right !!

OIs it just your general wish or do you have indications that it will be priced absurdly

Also, I thought that 'Red' colour will not come in highline trim. But this one seems to have alloy wheels so I am assuming that it is the highline. Will the red coluor come in highline? I want it to!

srishiva · 27th July 2010, 12:58

The front looks good and back is ok. But they don't connect so well.

Popolo · 27th July 2010, 14:04

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Originally Posted by oss

The torque figure in itself is not bad, but in a heavier car it will struggle a bit to accelerate quickly and will require lot of help from the gear box.

And that's what ACI also felt in their first drive.

Heavier as in compared to what car? All reports suggest the Vento to be no more than 100kgs over the Polo hatch (which is 1040 kg). So 1140kg at the most. Is that not lighter than the ANHC?

It seems to be identical to the weight of the Ford Fusion with 6 more HP and 7 more Nm of torque at a lower RPM. That itself would be a revelation.

Surely the gearing would also be a factor. My contention is that the Vento will be a great allrounder, rapid pick up from standstill and a rock at expressway speeds given that it is supremely aerodynamic and would have the typical VW for the autobahn suspension.

gupta_chd · 27th July 2010, 14:13

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mxx · 27th July 2010, 16:57

Dont know if it is posted before.

AutoBild has 0-100 acceleration times for Vento
Petrol : 12.5s
Diesel :11.5s

It is also stated that the auto is a "normal " one, which I think means it is not DSG.

.anshuman · 27th July 2010, 17:10

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Originally Posted by mxx

It is also stated that the auto is a "normal " one, which I think means it is not DSG.

By any chance, Is it the same Engine AT combination that comes in the VW Beetle?

mxx · 27th July 2010, 17:45

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Originally Posted by .anshuman

By any chance, Is it the same Engine AT combination that comes in the VW Beetle?

Nothing mentioned in detail about the transmission. I dont have the mag with me now, I read it few days back.
I think it is a 6 speed auto, if I remember correctly.
Anyone got the august issue of AutoBild??

Axe77 · 27th July 2010, 19:06

It is indeed a 6 speed auto as per the mags. It is not a DSG either - that's confirmed as well (again all from the Mags)

Vid6639 · 27th July 2010, 19:52

This looks like a proper threat to the ANHC.

I am very eager to drive the petrol AT and MT to see how it stacks up with Honda.

theMAG · 27th July 2010, 20:11

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Originally Posted by vid6639

This looks like a proper threat to the ANHC.

I am very eager to drive the petrol AT and MT to see how it stacks up with Honda.

Firstly, welcome back.

Secondly, Oh no!

27th July 2010, 11:19	#797
ajaynaphade BHPian Join Date: May 2010 Location: Pune, Nandura Posts: 87 Thanked: 11 Times	A friend of mine spotted a RED Vento in Pune last weekend. He clicked a few pics which I am posting here. Attached Thumbnails
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mxx BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 761 Thanked: 266 Times	Dont know if it is posted before. AutoBild has 0-100 acceleration times for Vento Petrol : 12.5s Diesel :11.5s It is also stated that the auto is a "normal " one, which I think means it is not DSG.
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Axe77 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 6,916 Thanked: 20,647 Times	It is indeed a 6 speed auto as per the mags. It is not a DSG either - that's confirmed as well (again all from the Mags)
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Vid6639 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 17,728 Thanked: 43,463 Times View My Garage	This looks like a proper threat to the ANHC. I am very eager to drive the petrol AT and MT to see how it stacks up with Honda.
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