Volkswagen Polo and Vento Matte Edition launched in India
What's the story
German automaker Volkswagen has launched the Matte Edition of its Polo and Vento cars in India. Their deliveries have also started. The two vehicles sport a matte gray paintwork but share their design and interiors with the standard models. Under the hood, they run on a 1.0-liter, 3-cylinder, TSI turbo-petrol engine that generates 109hp of power. Here are more details.
Exteriors
The cars have alloy wheels and a sculpted bonnet
The Volkswagen Polo and Vento Matte Edition flaunt a Carbon Steel Matte Gray finish on the roof and bumpers, while the ORVMs and door handles are finished in gloss black. They have a sculpted hood, a honeycomb mesh grille, a wide air vent, narrow headlights, wrap-around taillamps, and multi-spoke alloy wheels. Dimensions-wise, the cars have a wheelbase of 2,470mm and 2,553mm, respectively.
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They run on a 109hp, 1.0-liter engine
The Volkswagen Polo and Vento Matte Edition are powered by a BS6-compliant 1.0-liter, 3-cylinder, TSI turbo-petrol engine that generates 109hp of power and a peak torque of 175Nm. The motor is mated to a 6-speed automatic gearbox for handling transmission duties.
Interiors
The vehicles get checkered upholstery and multiple airbags
The Volkswagen Polo and Vento Matte Edition have a blacked-out 5-seater cabin, featuring checkered upholstery, auto climate control, key-less entry, a USB charger, and a power steering wheel with cruise control. They house a touchscreen infotainment system with support for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Multiple airbags, ABS with EBD, and electronic stability control ensure the safety of the passengers.
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Volkswagen Polo and Vento Matte Edition: Pricing
In India, the Volkswagen Polo Matte Edition is priced at Rs. 9.99 lakh, the Vento Matte Edition Highline AT carries a price-tag of Rs. 11.94 lakh, and the Vento Matte Edition Highline Plus AT sports a price-figure of Rs. 13.34 lakh (all prices, ex-showroom).