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Volkswagen India has launched a special edition version of its Polo saloon-based model, the Vento, called the Vento Style. Available with the existing car’s 1.6-litre 104bhp petrol and diesel engines, and in Trendline and Comfortline trims, the Vento Style comes with alloy wheels, floor mats, leather seat covers, and exterior chrome trim and door sills. New paint colours include Pepper Grey. The Vento Style is priced at Rs 8.33 lakh for the petrol version and Rs 9.41 lakh for the diesel variant (all prices ex-showroom Delhi). In other news, Volkswagen India is expected to launch a sports version of the current 6R Polo this week. Powered by an existing 104bhp 1.2-litre TSI engine, the new car is expected to be called the Polo GT.

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Over at Indian Autos Blog, our friends have reported that Volkswagen India has released two new colour options for its popular Polo and Vento models. Pepper Grey and Shadow Blue were previously available on the Polo and Vento respectively, but now, they can be specified on both models for the 2013 model year. Both variants have recently been refreshed and been updated with more technological equipment such as an RCD 320 music system with Bluetooth and SD card slot, as well as a multifunction steering wheel. The current Polo and Vento have been very popular models in India, with over 62,500 units sold during 2012.

In related news, the Vento is due to be exported to Algeria from March 2013, after being unveiled at the Algiers motor show. Expected to take its name from the Russian and South African versions of the car, the Polo Sedan will be built in Volkswagen’s Indian or Russian factories. Nepal has also just received the Polo TDI, exported from India. Imported by Pooja International, the car will be available in Comfortline and Highline versions, and is powered by the 1.2-litre 74bhp TDI engine. Equipment highlights include keyless entry, double DIN music system, and USB connectivity. Indian Autos Blog reports the Polo TDI Comfortline costs 3.19m Nepalese Rupee, while the TDI Highline is priced at 3.39m Nepalese Rupee.

[Source: Indian Autos Blog]

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Volkswagen UK has recently and modestly lifted the prices of its models. The Polo range was included in the increases, and now starts at £10,490 for the 1.2-litre, 59bhp S three-door. The GTI now nudges just over £20,000 for the first time at £20,050 for the five-door variant, while the new eco-performance Polo BlueGT with cylinder deactivation starts at £17,400 for the three-door car with a six-speed manual gearbox. In the market for a new Polo? Revised prices for the Volkswagen UK Polo range are as follows:

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The latest Vento (Polo saloon) has proved popular in India, and Volkswagen has responded to customer demand and launched a third mid-spec Comfortline model with a 1.6-litre, 104bhp diesel engine. Priced at Rs 8.56 lakh ex-showroom in Maharashta and Rs 8.74 lakh ex-showroom in the rest of India, the Vento Comfortline Diesel features body-coloured door handles and mirrors front fog lights, CD/MP3 radio system, rear centre arm rest, ‘Livon’ fabric upholstery, and height-adjustable driver’s seat. All of this equipment is above the standard specification of the lower Vento Trendline models. ‘Since the introduction of the Vento, we have received requests for a mid-level trimline,’ Neeraj Garg, Member of the Board and Director of Volkswagen India Passenger Cars said.

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Following on from 2011’s special edition Vento IPL Edition, Volkswagen India launched the Polo and Vento IPL Edition II last week. Continuing its cricketing association with the Indian Premier League, the Polo and Vento IPL Edition II cars receive a rear passenger touchscreen multimedia player with built-in navigation system, social media integration, iPod control, micro SD slot with mini-USB interface, and Bluetooth. Leatherette seats, IPL-embossed door sill trims and floor mats, and an ‘IPL Edition II’ badging also feature.

Commenting on the launch of the latest special editions, Neeraj Garg, member of the Board and Director, Volkswagen Passenger Cars said: ‘Last year we launched our first special edition model, the Vento IPL Edition, and then introduced the Breeze models of both the Polo and the Vento. The immense response we received towards these special editions has prompted us to continue with the IPL Editions, and this time with both our popular Polo and Vento car lines.’ The Polo IPL Edition II starts from (ex-showroom, Delhi) Rs 6.13 lakh, while the Vento IPL Edition II is available from (ex-showroom, Delhi) Rs 7.08 lakh.

PRICES
Polo IPL Edition II (ex-showroom, Delhi)
1.2 petrol Highline: Rs 6.13 lakh
1.6 petrol Highline: Rs 6.48 lakh
1.2 diesel Highline: Rs 7.16 lakh

Vento IPL Edition II (ex-showroom, Delhi)
1.6 petrol Trendline: Rs 7.08 lakh
1.6 petrol Highline: Rs 8.23 lakh
1.6 petrol Highline (auto): Rs 9.21 lakh
1.6 diesel Trendline: Rs 8.28 lakh

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