Volkswagen India, an Indian subsidiary of Germany based auto giant, will launch its much awaited sedan Volkswagen Vento in the country on 6th of July. The company has already revealed the sketch of this car in the Indian market. The Vento is basically an entry level sedan which will be developed on the platform of company's recently launched hatchback Volkswagen Polo in India. The car is expected to carry a price tag of Rs 9 to 10 lakh.
Vento, has been designed, keeping into consideration, the expectations and requirements of the Indian buyers. It is being manufactured at company's Chakan plant near Pune. Volkswagen Vento is all set to give a hard competition to its contemporaries in the segment such as, the best selling Maruti Swift Dzire, recently launched Hyundai Verna Transform, Honda City and Fiat Linea.
In a recent statement Mr. Neeraj Garg, Volkswagen's Director, passenger cars said that the launch of Vento would be a milestone for the brand in India. He also added that the car has been designed keeping the Indian customers and their preferences in mind.
The company will launch this model in both diesel and petrol versions, which gives it an extra edge over cars like Honda City which are available only in petrol version in India. Keeping in line with other available cars of this segment, the company is expected to roll-out this car in both automatic and manual transmissions.
The company hasn't disclosed the exact price and specification details of this car in India till now. Currently, Volkswagen enjoys a decent portfolio in India that comprises of Passat, Jetta, Touareg, New Beetle, Phaeton and the latest Polo hatchback.
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