Volkswagen launches Sport Editions of Polo, Ameo & Vento

Volkswagen has launched limited editions of its Polo, Ameo and Vento. Prices for the Polo, Ameo and Vento Sport Editions start at Rs. 6.93 lakh, Rs. 8.30 lakh and Rs. 10.70 lakh (ex-showroom, India) respectively.

As part of the cosmetic package, all three models get black roof wrap, 'Sport' decals on the sides, black rear spoiler and faux carbon ORVM housings. There are no mechanical changes to these Sport Editions for their regular counterparts. The company is also conducting a slogan writing competition. Prospective customers who test drive any Volkswagen car can submit a slogan of their choice. The winner will get a chance to win a Sport Edition car.

Currently, VW offers the Polo with a 1.0-litre, 3-cylinder petrol with 75 BHP / 95 Nm and a 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder diesel with 89 BHP / 230 Nm of peak torque, both paired with a 5-speed manual gearbox. The Ameo comes with the aforementioned 1.0-litre, 3-cylinder petrol engine and a 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder diesel that makes 109 BHP / 250 Nm. The Vento is offered with 3 engine options – a 1.6-litre, 4-cylinder petrol with 103 BHP / 153 Nm, a 1.2-litre, turbocharged 4-cylinder petrol engine with 103 BHP / 175 Nm and a 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder diesel engine which makes 109 BHP / 250 Nm. Transmission options on both the Ameo and Vento include a 5-speed manual and 7-speed DSG