Volkswagen's premium Sedan 'Vento' to launch by Autumn'2010

Volkswagen, the German car major announced todaycompany's stable that would target the mass-segment
that it will launch its new sedan Vento in India by thein India after the launch of Volkswagen Polo, a
end of year 2010. The car would be shelved in thepremium hatchback shelved at Rs 4.34 and Rs 6.70
segment of Premium entry level sedans and islakh (ex showroom, Delhi).
targeting to compete against the current ruler of theVolkswagen Polo has been extremely successful in
segment Honda City. Vento, meaning 'wind" in ItalianIndia and received a tremendous response from Indian
would be available in both Petrol and Diesel variants incar buyers. Within a month the booking had already
India.crossed 16000 which was a great sign and a pointer
The manufacturing of the sedan would take place atto the growing taste of Indians towards luxury. The
the Chakan facility of the company, near Pune. In abrand has also been successful with its premium car
recent statement Mr. Neeraj Garg, Volkswagen'sBeetle has indeed responded much better than the
Director, passenger cars said that the launch of Ventocompany had even expected. With Vento hitting the
would be a milestone for the brand in India. He alsoIndian roads, Honda City certainely has a world-class
added that the car has been designed keeping thecompetitor to fight against to retain its supremacy.
Indian customers and their preferences in mind.The car however would be the company's 7th launch
It is expected that both the Petrol and Diesel variantsin India as currently the line-up for the company
would sport a 1.6 L engine and would be up-for-grabsincludes compact cars Beetle and Polo, premium
in both manual and automatic transmissions.sedans Phaeton, Passat and Jetta and sports utility
Volkswagen Vento would be the second car from thevehicle Touareg in the country.