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Volkswagen recently announced that the stellar, all-time favourite, high-performer sedan, the Vento would be discontinued in India. The Vento has been a truly amazing car, and it was a perfect fit for the Indian market. Here are a few points that will always make us remember the Volkswagen Vento!
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Sheer Driving Pleasure
The Vento was the highway king of its segment. It would cruise at speeds most cars wouldn’t even think of reaching. The stability and handling that the chassis offered was commendable, and many cars even today cannot match the standards that the Vento has set. The steering was full of feel and feedback, it was as precise as a Japanese Chef’s knife!
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Supreme Comfort
For a car that handles as well as the Vento, one might believe that the comfort for the passengers would be compromised. This wasn’t the case with the Vento, it had an amazing ride and handling balance, and there was more than enough room inside the cabin. Features like one-touch up and down for all the windows, boot access from the armrest made the car super practical as well!
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Myriad Of Engines
The Vento, in its lifetime, got plenty of engine options. The 1.2L TSI, 1L Petrol, 1.5L Diesel, and 1.6MPI Petrol, each and every engine was a top performer. These were coupled with both manual and automatic (AT and DSG) gearboxes. We’re all aware of the kind of output VW cars generate with their engines and gearboxes! These engines will surely be missed by every enthusiast!
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Final goodbye to the Volkswagen Vento
While the Virtus makes its way into the Indian market, we still don’t want to say goodbye to our beloved Vento. It is much more than a car for us. The Vento introduced the middle-class to a true performance sedan. And this happened even when VW wasn’t trying to market it as a performance car. Imagine what would be if VW had put in a little extra effort in making the Vento sportier, crazy.
Do you think that the Volkswagen Virtus can replace the Vento? Let us know in the comments!
FAQs
Why is Vento discontinued?
The Volkswagen Vento was discontinued because of three main reasons which included BS6 emission standards and the outdated vehicle platform and decreasing market demand. The Volkswagen Virtus, a new and modern sedan, replaced the previous vehicle model. The Vento lost its market position because of the introduction of advanced features and modern technological updates.
Is Volkswagen Vento worth buying?
The Volkswagen Vento remains a valuable option for used car purchasers in the current market. The vehicle provides excellent construction quality and delivers impressive driving capabilities and maintains steady performance on highways. The vehicle requires more expensive maintenance and spare components when compared to other automobiles.
Which is best, Polo or Vento?
Your selection between the Volkswagen Polo and Volkswagen Vento depends on your particular requirements. Polo is better for city driving and compact size, while Vento offers more space, comfort, and better highway performance. Vento is generally preferred for families.
Is Vento still available in India?
The Volkswagen Vento has become unavailable as a new vehicle in India. The vehicle was discontinued in 2022 and manufacturers introduced newer vehicle models. The vehicle remains accessible through the market for used automobiles.
Which is better Verna or Vento?
The Hyundai Verna provides superior features and enhanced comfort together with reduced maintenance requirements. The Volkswagen Vento provides superior driving capabilities and exceptional construction standards. For most buyers, Verna is more practical, while Vento suits driving enthusiasts.
I’ve been driving Vento 1.0 TSI for a few months now. IMO Amazing and fun car for 10L price tag. Handling, driving dynamics can only be compared to C class, 3 series and A4 etc. As the writer mentioned, the handling is super accurate, I’d vouch for that, nothing comes closer. Comfort I’ve felt is a bit better in Japanese such as Honda City. Performance wise Vento is quicker than others in the same segment. Will surely miss it! Virtus is expensive, full of features and only time will tell whether it can impress Vento lovers not.
Hey Anvar! Definitely, the Vento was a superb handler and will be missed. The Virtus is also a very good handler and sure feels like a true VW! Do take a test drive if you get the chance!