INTRODUCTION
German car major Volkswagen’s Indian wing has launched the new refreshed 2010 Vento facelift. In its new facelift version, the looks of the sedan get more stylish for a refreshing change. The Vento gets only cosmetic updates, and the most noticeable change is on its front face which comes in the form of a new honeycomb design. There are also some more small updates to the exterior of the vehicle.
This stunning German sedan comes with a refreshed exterior and safety features and is available in the Indian car market in both petrol and diesel versions.
EXTERIOR
The 2019 Volkswagen Vento comes with many interesting updates to its exterior design which makes the sedan look quite sporty. On its face, there is a new honeycomb grille with a chrome line running in the centre. The new bumper consists of stylish LED headlights with Day Light Running lamps in a black finish and the lower half is taken by fog lamps at both corners. Its side looks flamboyant with body-coloured door handles with a chrome strip, body hued wing mirrors with turn blinkers and brilliant alloy wheels.
The car’s rear design features 3D effect tail lights and the boot lid comes with the company logo embossed on it. Additional chrome dose on the tailgate with the blacked-out lower section and exhaust pipe complete the classy look.
INTERIOR
The refreshed sedan is endowed with beautiful interiors that offer a refreshing look and feel to the vehicle on the inside. The 2019 Vento comes with a sophisticated dual-tone colour scheme accentuated with classy chrome trimmings. The car is done with high-quality materials and scratch-resistant superior plastic surfaces which definitely enhances the overall up-market appeal.
There is premium ‘Cloud Titanschwarz’ fabric upholstery with a black interior theme for the Trendline mid-range trims and the higher Highline variants get premium two-tone leatherette upholstery and ‘Walnut Desert Beige’ interior theme. The sedan offers a multi-function console and steering wheel, cooled glove box, leather-wrapped gearshift and steering wheel, front and rear centre armrest, 12V power socket, trunk illumination and much more.
ENGINE & PERFORMANCE
The Volkswagen Vento comes with a range of 3 engines out of which two are petrol and one diesel units. The 1.6-litre petrol is a 4-cylinder naturally aspirated unit that offers a 105PS of max power output and a peak torque of 153 Nm at 3800 rpm. The 1.2-litre petrol turbocharged mill is mated to a 7-speed automatic transmission which produces 105PS of max power and 175 Nm of torque in between 1500 to 4100 rpm, and the 1.5-litre diesel mill produces 110PS of max power and 250 Nm of torque in between 1500 and 2500 rpm and is paired to a 7 speed DSG automatic gearbox or a 5-speed manual.
The 1.6-litre MPI petrol offers 16.09Kmpl, the 1.2-litre petrol delivers 18.19Kmpl, and the diesel mill offers a max mileage of 21.50Kmpl. However, the mileage depends upon the riding habits of the driver.
The Vento offers good performance and superior handling. The ride of the sedan is mature and absorbs most of the bumps. Vento performs really good on the highways.
BRAKING AND SAFETY
The sedan gets equipped with ventilated disc brakes upfront and drums brakes at the rear. Its safety features include ABS, electronic engine immobilizer, dual front airbags, rear parking sensors and speed sensing auto door locks. There are side airbags on the top-end variant. The DSG variant gets Electronic Stabilisation Programme with Hill-hold control.
CONCLUSION
The Volkswagen Vento is a great sedan with good looks, features and performance. It will give a good competition to its rivals with its updated looks.
Avg Ex Showroom Price | ₹ 8.98 Lakh |
Mileage: | 17.69 kmpl |
Engine | 999 cc |
Seating Capacity | 05 |
Top Speed | 175kmph |
0-100 Speed Time | 6.41 s |
Engine | 999 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC |
Engine Type | 1L TSI |
Fuel Type | Petrol |
Max Power (bhp@rpm) | 109 bhp @ 5000 rpm |
Max Torque (Nm@rpm) | 175 Nm @ 1750 rpm |
Mileage (ARAI) | 17.69 kmpl |
Driving Range | 972.95 Km |
Drivetrain | FWD |
Transmission | Automatic (Torque Converter) - 6 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode |
Turbocharger / Supercharger | Turbocharged, Variable Geometry |
Emission Standard | BS 6 |
Length | 4390 mm |
Width | 1699 mm |
Height | 1467 mm |
Wheelbase | 2553 mm |
Kerb Weight | 1138 kg |
Doors | 4 Doors |
Seating Capacity | 5 Person |
No of Seating Rows | 2 Rows |
Bootspace | 494 litres |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 litres |
Front Suspension | McPherson Strut with Stabiliser Bar |
Rear Suspension | Semi-Independent Trailing Arm |
Front Brake Type | Disc |
Rear Brake Type | Drum |
Minimum Turning Radius | 5.2 metres |
Steering Type | Power assisted (Electric) |
Wheels | Alloy Wheels |
Spare Wheel | Steel |
Front Tyres | 195 / 55 R16 |
Rear Tyres | 195 / 55 R16 |
Airbags | 4 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side) |
Seat Belt Warning | Yes |
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) | Yes |
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) | Yes |
Hill Hold Control | Yes |
Brake Assist (BA) | Yes |
Traction Control System (TC/TCS) | Yes |
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes |
Engine immobilizer | Yes |
Central Locking | Remote |
Speed Sensing Door Lock | Yes |
Child Safety Lock | Yes |
Air Conditioner | Yes (Automatic Dual Zone) |
Front AC | Single Zones, Common Fan Speed Control |
Rear AC | Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest |
Heater | Yes |
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors | Co-Driver Only |
Cabin-Boot Access | No |
Anti-glare Mirrors | Electronic – Internal Only |
Parking Assist | Reverse Camera |
Parking Sensors | Rear |
Cruise Control | Yes |
Headlight & Ignition On Reminder | Yes |
Keyless Start/ Button Start | No |
Steering Adjustment | Tilt & Telescopic |
12V Power Outlets | 1 |
Front Seatback PocketsYes
Driver Seat Adjustment | 8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down) |
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment | 6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down) |
Rear Row Seat Adjustment | 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down) |
Seat Upholstery | Leatherette |
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel | Yes |
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob | Yes |
Driver Armrest | Yes |
Rear Passenger Seats Type | Bench |
Interiors | Dual Tone |
Interior Colours | Corn Silk and Black |
Rear Armrest | Yes |
Front Seatback Pockets | Yes |
Head-rests | Front & Rear |
Cup Holders | Front & Rear |
Driver Armrest Storage | Yes |
Cooled Glove Box | Yes |
Sunglass Holder | Yes |
Power Windows | Front & Rear |
One Touch -Down | All |
One Touch – Up | All |
Adjustable ORVM | Electrically Adjustable & Retractable |
Turn Indicators on ORVM | Yes |
Rear Wiper | No |
Rear Defogger | Yes |
Rain-sensing Wipers | Yes |
Exterior Door Handles | Chrome |
Interior Door Handles | Chrome |
Door Pockets | Front & Rear |
Boot-lid Opener | Internal with Remote |
Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVMs) | Body Coloured |
Body-Coloured Bumpers | Yes |
Roof Mounted Antenna | Yes |
Chrome Finish Exhaust pipe | Yes |
Rub – Strips | Chrome Inserts |
Daytime Running Lights | LED |
Fog Lights | Halogen on front, Halogen on rear |
Headlights | LED |
Tail Lights | Halogen |
Cabin Lamps | Front and Rear |
Headlight Height Adjuster | Yes |
Glove Box Lamp | Yes |
Lights on Vanity Mirrors | Co-Driver only |
Rear Reading Lamp | Yes |
Cornering Headlights | Passive |
Instrument Cluster | Analogue – Digital |
Trip Meter | Electronic 2 Trips |
Average Fuel Consumption | Yes |
Average Speed | Yes |
Distance to Empty | Yes |
Clock | Digital |
Low Fuel Level Warning | Yes |
Door Ajar Warning | Yes |
Adjustable Cluster Brightness | Yes |
Shift Indicator | No |
Gear Indicator | Yes |
Instantaneous Consumption | Yes |
Tachometer | Analogue |
Smart Connectivity | Android Auto, Apple Car Play |
Integrated (in-dash) Music System | Yes |
Display | Touch-screen Display |
GPS Navigation System | Yes |
Speakers | 4 |
USB Compatibility | Yes |
Aux Compatibility | Yes |
Bluetooth Compatibility | Phone & Audio Streaming |
MP3 Playback | Yes |
DVD Playback | No |
AM/FM Radio | Yes |
iPod Compatibility | Yes |
Steering mounted controls | Yes |
Voice Command | Yes |
Warranty (Years) | 4 |
Warranty (Kilometres) | 100000 |
Stand Out Features
Need Improvement
When buying a new car in general one must look for things like body panels that are out of line, or load bearing beams that seem to have been damaged. The next thing to check whether the paint is original or it has been repainted, a quick check under concealed plastic panels is a great way to check for unmatched paint. Another thing to check for is underbody rust in humid or sea adjacent areas.
A good way to check if the car has been rear-ended is by checking the boot. Flip open the spare wheel cover and remove the wheel completely. If the car was repaired after an accident the floor will have visible signs as the surface wouldn’t be smooth as it would in an undamaged car.
In the end, always remember to check for complete documentation including service records. Also, do check with the insurance company for any past claims, which will make you aware of the accidents the car has been involved in. Last but not the least, get the car checked from a trusted workshop before closing the deal.
Variants | Ex-Showroom price |
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Vento Trendline 1.0 Petrol
999 cc, Petrol, Manual, 17.69 kmpl
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₹ 8.91 Lakh
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Vento Highline 1.0 Petrol
999 cc, Petrol, Manual, 17.69 kmpl
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₹ 10.00 Lakh
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Vento Comfortline 1.0 Plus Petrol
999 cc, Petrol, Manual, 17.69 kmpl
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₹ 10.00 Lakh
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Vento Highline Plus 1.0 Petrol
999 cc, Petrol, Manual, 17.69 kmpl
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₹ 11.99 Lakh
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Vento Highline 1.0 Automatic
999 cc, Petrol, Automatic (Torque Converter), 17.69 kmpl
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₹ 12.10 Lakh
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Vento Highline Plus 1.0 Automatic
999 cc, Petrol, Automatic (Torque Converter), 17.69 kmpl
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₹ 13.30 Lakh
|
Feel the driving experience
for Volkswagen Vento
It’s very dated but still can’t compare this build quality and handling, breaking to any other sedan in this segment. cant image this engine 900+ cc produces 110 hours with 175nm torque. Its really nice engine
Simple and superb performance
for Volkswagen Vento
The new TSI engine powered Vento is a pleasure to drive if you like the performance of vehicle more than features. TSI kit given by company gives it a sporty look.It has very classy interiors and decent features.
Beast
for Volkswagen Vento
This is an must have….works perfectly for anyone this is also a budget car no one can deny this one it is fabulous in every way there is also a good price point for anyone looking something cheap..
Honest owner review of vento
for Volkswagen Vento
Excellent car it is a long-lasting car with strong build quality. The interior of this car is awesome it will give you the pleasure of a luxury car. The long drive driving comfort is awesome i also have a seltos but the
Comfort and suspension are awesome
for Volkswagen Vento
Excellent drive and comfort less body roll on rear seats and no engine sound and quality of plastics is good than other cars suspension are totally awesome it handle any path holes
Body | Sedan |
Fuel type | Petrol |
Engine | 999 cc |
Transmission | Automatic (Torque Converter), Manual |
Drive | Front wheel Drive |
Exterior Color | Candy White, Carbon Steel, Reflex Silver, Sunset Red, Toffee Brown |
Interior Color | Beige, Black, Multi-pattern |