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Volkswagen Vento Diesel Trendline Review

Posted on March 1st 2011

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Volkswagen Vento Diesel Trendline Side Angle View

The Car

The world’s largest carmaker Volkswagen holds a grand brand name in the Indian car market as well. Keeping with the popular trend of designing car models that would scorch the Indian roads Volkswagen India, after a long research, crafted the ‘Vento’. It is entirely an Indian make as it was built in the Chakan plant of the company in Pune. Strategically the company could control the production costs while making the ‘Vento’ a sheer beauty. Some automobile experts feel that the car has been loaded with such features that would make it sell like hot cakes and outrun its rivals, like Honda City in the race.

Volkswagen Vento has been designed to compete with the market leader Honda City. Till now Honda has tasted the fruits of domination in the Indian mid size premium sedan segment market; but the launch of Volkswagen Vento has begun a new race between the two automotive giants to take the number one position in terms of market share.

Volkswagen Vento Diesel Trendline is the basic variant powered by the 1.6 L diesel engine and comes with 14″ steel wheels with full wheel caps, radio preparation with speaker & antenna pre-wiring, black exterior door handles & mirrors, etc. It has been crafted out in exceptionally killing exteriors which are aerodynamically designed and immensely impressive interiors to meet all the basic expectations of a customer.

The car won the hearts of speed lovers at the outset thanks to the sturdy make with an assurance of excellent engine performance. Vento rode the wave of popularity in no time just because of its class and quality. Well, the brand name of the German automakers Volkswagen in the global as well as Indian car market too has helped Vento a great deal in tasting the fruits of success so far.

Let’s have a quick look at some of the prominent features of Volkswagen Vento Diesel Trendline.

Exteriors

The all new Volkswagen Vento Diesel Trendline has been crafted out in exceptionally amazing exterior design. Vento exteriors certainly prove to be the major turn on for the potential car buyer. The front view of the sedan is just killing! The chrome finished grille having the centrally positioned Volkswagen logo and chrome horizontal thunder flash headlights catch your eye at the outset. The front air intake in chrome finish is fitted in well-designed cluster. Vento comes with green tinted heat absorbing glass to control the temperature inside. The body colored bumpers, body colored rear view mirrors and door handles just look amazing. The rear part of the car is compact which is something different from a regular sedan. It has been molded in a simple yet sober designing job. The high mounted brake light that cautions other vehicles to keep a safe distance while driving can be called the speciality of Vento. Neat and clean joining lines make the exterior design of Vento a sheer beauty. Here listed down are some of the important exterior features of the Volkswagen Vento Diesel Trendline.

  • 14″ steel wheels with full wheel caps
  • chrome inlays in front grille to the left and right
  • body colored bumpers
  • body color exterior door handles and mirrors
  • Halogen headlights

Interiors

The all new Volkswagen Vento comes with elegant interiors that compliment its regal exteriors. The interiors of the car show a fine blend of sophistication and luxury features loaded inside. Spacious interiors of Vento that give a feel of divine tranquility even in the buzz of heavy city traffic are sure to attract car lovers. Here follow some of the important interior features of Vento Diesel Trendline.

  • Front doors with storage compartments
  • Rear doors with storage compartments
  • Storage compartment for sunglasses inside the glove box
  • Fully lined trunk and trunk floor
  • Trunk illumination
  • Foldable roof handles with coat hooks (3x)
  • Warning triangle holder
  • Heater
  • Adjustable Steering Column
  • Tachometer
  • Center console including 2 cup holders
  • Front center console including 12V outlet
  • Rear seat backrest
  • Fixed Gear lever surround
  • Inner door handles
  • Air Conditioner
  • Sun visors with vanity mirror on passenger’s side

Volkswagen Vento Diesel Trendline Side View

As a car buyer, you would certainly love the comfort and safety features of Vento Diesel Trendline.

  • Power steering
  • Front and Rear Power Windows
  • Remote Trunk Opener
  • Remote Fuel Lid Opener
  • Low Fuel Warning Light
  • Accessory Power Outlet
  • Trunk Light
  • Vanity Mirror
  • Rear Reading Lamp
  • Rear Seat Headrest
  • Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
  • Cup Holders-Front
  • Seat Lumbar Support

Performance

Volkswagen Vento Diesel Trendline comes with an in line 1.6L, 105PS Diesel Engine that can produce the maximum power of 105PS @ 4400rpm and 250N of maximum torque at 1500-2500 rpm. The engine comes with the 5 speed manual transmission gearbox which gives a brisk acceleration. There is a good quality of turbo charger inside. As regards the fuel economy of the car, Volkswagen Vento Diesel Trendline brings good stats for you. It gives a decent average of 15 kmpl in the city whereas it delivers an average of around 20 kmpl on the highways. This is a four door sedan which can merrily accommodate five passengers. The car model complies with all the BS IV emission norms.

Overview

All in all, Volkswagen Vento Diesel Trendline is a good choice for an everyday drive as well as for long drives on highways. Vento is indeed a productive and reliable make. This is a car with killing exteriors, elegant interiors, advanced comfort and safety features and good engine performance. Spacious, trendy and stylish look of the car is the main attribute.

However this being the diesel make, the maintenance cost of the car is just a bit on higher side; but the fact that diesel costs lesser than petrol makes Vento Diesel Trendline more economical for everyday drive. Some more attractions could have been easily incorporated in the car to make it class apart from all the others in the race. Just to count a few Automatic Climate Control, Air Quality Control, Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest, Front and Heated Seats should have been there. Otherwise you get everything you would expect from a decent car. It is more economical and delivers more average as well. The Ex showroom New Delhi price of the car is Rs.7,99,000 /-. A little dear to the pocket, isn’t it? However if we consider what we have here, then I will be sharing your feelings if I call Volkswagen Vento Diesel Trendline a great deal for an Indian family.

Technical Specifications of Volkswagen Vento Diesel Trendline

Volkswagen Vento Diesel Trendline Engine

  • Engine Type - Diesel Engine
  • Engine Description - 1.6L, 105PS Diesel Engine
  • Engine Displacement(cc) - 1598
  • No. of Cylinders - 4
  • Maximum Power - 105PS@4400rpm
  • Maximum Torque - 250Nm@1500-2500rpm
  • Valves Per Cylinder - 4
  • Fuel Supply System - CRDI
  • Turbo Charger - Yes
  • Super Charger - No

Volkswagen Vento Diesel Trendline Transmission

  • Transmission Type - Manual
  • Gear box - Five Speed Manual Transmission
  • Drive Type - Two Wheel Drive
  • Overdrive - Front Wheel Dri

Volkswagen Vento Diesel Trendline Suspension System

  • Front Suspension - McPherson Strut with stabliser bar
  • Rear Suspension - Semi-Independent trailing arm

Volkswagen Vento Diesel Trendline Steering

  • Steering Type - Power
  • Steering Column - Electronic Power Steering
  • Turning Radius (wheel base) - 5.4 meters

Volkswagen Vento Diesel Trendline Brake System

  • Front Brake Type - Disc
  • Rear Brake Type - Drum

Volkswagen Vento Diesel Trendline Performance

  • Top Speed - 186 kmph

Volkswagen Vento Diesel Trendline Fuel

  • Mileage-City (kmpl) - 15.8
  • Mileage-Highway (kmpl) - 20.5
  • Fuel Type - Diesel
  • Fuel Tank Capacity (liters) - 55
  • Emission Norm Compliance - Bharat Stage IV

Volkswagen Vento Diesel Trendline Tyres

  • Tyre Type - Tubeless Radial Tyre
  • Wheel Size - 175/70 R14

Volkswagen Vento Diesel Trendline Other Specifications

  • Seating Capacity - 5
  • No of Doors - 4

General Volkswagen Vento Diesel Trendline Car Details

  • Country of Assembly - India
  • Country of Manufacture - India
  • Discontinuation Date - 2025-01-01
  • Introduction Date - 2010-08-12

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