VW Vento gets 110 PS 1.5-litre TDI engine, new colour

VW Vento gets Ameo-derived updates.

Volkswagen has silently rolled-out an update to the Volkswagen Vento in India. The updated VW Vento gets a more powerful engine and is offered in a new exterior colour.

The new 1.5-litre TDI engine is the same unit employed in the VW Ameo and the new Skoda Rapid (facelift). In both the Volkswagen offerings, the new turbocharged four-cylinder diesel engine produces 110 PS (108.45 hp) at 4,000 rpm and 250 Nm of torque at 1,500 rpm. It can be had with a 5-speed manual transmission or a 7-speed DSG dual-clutch automatic transmission.

The fuel economy figure of the new Vento TDI 5MT is 22.27 km/l, while the new Vento TDI DSG is just marginally less efficient with a fuel economy rating of 22.15 km/l (ARAI approved).

The VW Vento is available with a 1.6-litre MPI naturally aspirated four-cylinder petrol engine that produces 105 PS at 5,250 rpm and 153 Nm of torque at 3,800 rpm also, in conjunction with a 5-speed manual transmission. For those looking for more performance, the 1.2-litre TSI turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine is offered. It develops 105 PS (103.52 hp) at 5,000 rpm and 175 Nm of torque at 1,500-4,100 rpm, and is mated to the 7-speed DSG dual-clutch automatic transmission.

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The VW Vento is available in Reflex Silver, Candy White, Titanium Beige, Toffee Brown and Carbon Steel colours, as well as the new Blue Silk colour. The latter's addition is yet to be reflected on the company's website, but can be seen in the new brochure available here. The VW Vento is priced from INR 8,16,400 (ex-showroom Delhi).