2015 Volkswagen Vento first drive
A more sophisticated Vento rolls out. Restricted to only cosmetic changes but now with improved fuel economy
The Vento may share a lot of its components with the Polo but targets a different audience. The car did get an update last year but it still looked more like its hatchback sibling when viewed from upfront. Competition from newer C segment sedans and its cousin, the Rapid meant the car was no longer as desirable. But the German carmaker, however, had already started work on a third update, one that gives the car a new identity and a better chance to fight the competition.
A facelift can be complex, very few changes and you don’t spot the difference, go overboard and it doesn’t gel with the rest of the car. The design team at Volkswagen, however, have managed to give the Vento a fresh, new face thanks to an all-new front grille and bumper. The grille design seems to take inspiration from the last Passat that was on sale in India. It is a ...Continue Reading...
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