Volkswagen has launched the AT variant of
the BS6 Polo and BS6 Vento. Both the cars get a 6-speed torque converter
automatic gearbox and sit right at the top of their respective line-up. The new
range-topping Polo with the AT is called the Polo TSI whereas the new top-end
Vento AT carries the Highline Plus AT badge.
Both the new cars get a 6-speed torque
converter automatic gearbox and sit right at the top of their respective
line-up. The new BS6 VW Polo AT has been priced at INR 9.67 lakh* whereas the
BS6 VW Vento AT will set you back by INR 12.99 lakh*. The bookings for both the
new Volkswagen cars have already commenced. Interested buyers can use VW's
360-degree online retail experience available on the company's official website
to make a reservation of the two new cars. The deliveries are said to begin
from 15 September.
Both the BS6 VW Polo AT and BS6 VW Vento
AT share a 1.0-litre TSI petrol engine which has been tuned to churn out 110 PS
of maximum power and 175 Nm of peak torque. Of course, both cars get the
6-speed torque converter automatic gearbox. Volkswagen has also released
information regarding the fuel economy of both the new cars. The BS6 VW Polo AT
would be able to give a fuel efficiency of up to 16.47 km/l. On the other hand,
the BS6 VW Vento AT should be able to cover 16.35 km/l. These
are ARAI certified figures.
In terms of aesthetics, both the new Polo
and Vento are similar to their other respective variants. However, there are
some key features of these cars. The BS6 VW Polo AT comes equipped with black
ORVMs, GTI-inspired seats and black rear spoiler, that differentiates it from
other variants. It also has dual airbags. On the other hand, customers will get
a set of LED headlamps and 4 airbags in the new BS6 VW Vento AT.
