Volkswagen Polo & Vento Introduced With Automatic Transmission: Prices Start At Rs 9.67 Lakh

Volkswagen has introduced the BS6-compliant Polo and Vento with automatic transmission units. The new automatic transmission unit is offered on the Polo GT TSI and Vento Highline Plus variants and are priced at Rs 9.67 lakh and Rs 12.99 lakh, respectively. Both prices are introductory and ex-showroom (Delhi).

Volkswagen Polo & Vento Automatic Launched In India At Rs 9.67 Lakh: Bookings Now Open, With Deliveries To Start From 15th September

Volkswagen introduced the BS6-compliant Polo and Vento models in the Indian market back in March 2020. With the BS6 update, the German carmaker discontinued the diesel unit altogether, while the old petrol units were replaced by a single 1.0-litre three-cylinder TSI engine.

Volkswagen Polo & Vento Automatic Launched In India At Rs 9.67 Lakh: Bookings Now Open, With Deliveries To Start From 15th September

The new 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine powering both the Vento and the Polo produces 110bhp and 170Nm of torque. The two models initially were available with a single manual transmission option. However, the top-spec trims of both the cars now come with an automatic gearbox, in the form of a six-speed torque-converter unit.

Volkswagen Polo & Vento Automatic Launched In India At Rs 9.67 Lakh: Bookings Now Open, With Deliveries To Start From 15th September

The company also claimed that the AT trims of both the Polo GT and Vento Highline Plus return incredible mileage figures. This translates to an ARAI-certified figure of 16.47km/l from the Polo GT and 16.35km/l from the Vento.

Volkswagen Polo & Vento Automatic Launched In India At Rs 9.67 Lakh: Bookings Now Open, With Deliveries To Start From 15th September

Volkswagen also confirmed that bookings for the Polo GT TSI AT and Vento Highline Plus AT have now begun. Customers can book either of the cars either online through the company website or by visiting any of the dealerships across India. Deliveries for the same, however, will begin from the 15th of September 2020.

Volkswagen Polo & Vento Automatic Launched In India At Rs 9.67 Lakh: Bookings Now Open, With Deliveries To Start From 15th September

Steffen Knapp, Director, Volkswagen Passenger Cars India said,

"At Volkswagen, our brand philosophy is to be a premium accessible car manufacturer in India. With that intention, we are launching our automatic variant on the BS6 Polo & Vento. That will continue to offer customers the performance & enhanced fun-to-drive experience, resonating with its maximum power and minimum consumption ideology. With the introduction of the automatic variant, we are making our carlines more accessible for the Indian customers."

Volkswagen Polo & Vento Automatic Launched In India At Rs 9.67 Lakh: Bookings Now Open, With Deliveries To Start From 15th September

He further added, "The smooth gearshift makes it perfect for the Indian driving conditions. The AT transmission also reduces the overall maintenance cost and positively enhances our total cost of ownership (TCO) experience."

Volkswagen Polo & Vento Automatic Launched In India At Rs 9.67 Lakh: Bookings Now Open, With Deliveries To Start From 15th September

Thoughts On The Volkswagen Polo & Vento Automatic Transmission Introduction

The Volkswagen Polo and Vento are popular offerings from the German carmaker in the Indian market. Both cars come packed with features, equipment and incredible build quality as well. The introduction of the automatic transmission on the Polo and Vento will definitely help make it even more attractive for customers in the country.

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Article Published On: Wednesday, September 2, 2020, 15:08 [IST]
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