First class car with third class Dealer support and attitude

 

The Vento's four-cylinder petrol and diesel engines will both have a 1600cc displacement though it would be fool hardy to expect the highly acclaimed TSi unit to be there at start up. Nevertheless both petrol and diesel motors would have a max output of 105PS (at 5250rpm and 4400rpm respectively) but the diesel should torque louder - a whopping 250Nm of twist force being dished out in the 1500-2500rpm band. In contrast the petrol motor delivers a none-too-respectable 153Nm at 3800rpm. One point of mention which must be made at this juncture is that the 1.6-litre diesel engine is what powers the Polo Cup race cars so expect brisk performance from the oil burner with its torque doing the talking. Deliveries of the car will begin from September 6, 2010! Here are the complete details on the pricing. All prices are ex-showroom, Delhi.

 

Vento Petrol:

Trendline - Rs 6.99 lakh
Highline - Rs 8.23 lakh
Highline (automatic) - Rs 9.21 lakh

Vento Diesel:

Trendline - Rs 7.99 lakh
Highline - Rs 9.23 lakh

 

Final Words I had booked VW Vento diesel highline on 6th Sept 2010 ( day when launched for booking). I was given commitment of 2 months for delivery , however till today ( 10th Dec 2010), I have not received it. Also every time you call dealer, they do not share any information. I think VW has taken it granted for Indian customers. Their ad of crying engineer is true. Their engineer is crying becasue they can not manifacture car so fast... SO BOTH ENGINEERS as well as People who booked the car

 

Areas of improvement Provide audio control on steering wheel. Provide leather seats. Provide delivery within 3 months from date of booking Change the attitude. Accept customer as customer and not needy / begger.

 

Good Fuel economyWorst dealer and Company attitude