Volkswagen Ameo Spied Ahead of Impending Launch

Volkswagen Ameo spied again hinting at an impending launch in July

Volkswagen Ameo

Volkswagen revealed the Ameo sub-four metre sedan ahead of Auto Expo 2016 earlier this year. The first undisguised production version was spotted testing on Indian roads back in late January and now another test mule was spied hinting an impending launch. It is expected to rival the likes of the top-selling Maruti Suzuki Swift Dzire, Honda Amaze, Ford Figo Aspire, Hyundai Xcent and Tata Zest.

The launch is reported to happen by June and the subcompact sedan is more likely to be priced between Rs. 5 lakh and Rs. 8.5 lakh. As similar to its sub-four metre counterparts, the Volkswagen Ameo will have a stubby boot. Positioned between the Polo premium hatchback and Vento sedan, the so-far spied have explained that the side view received little or no changes as the clean profile resembles largely the Vento.

Volkswagen AMEO Compact Sedan-2

However, it has revised bumper to distinguish itself from the Polo and Vento siblings. It is based on the PQ25 platform that underpins the Polo and the identical exterior save for the taillamps and boot, stand in accordance with the claim.

On the inside, the Ameo has front centre armrest, dual tone black and beige colour scheme like the Polo, Air Conditioning vents for rear passengers, touches on the centre console, automatic climate control, a 6.5-inch touchscreen infotainment system with MirrorLink, rear passenger handle to push co-driver seat for additional space, electrically adjustable Outside Rear View Mirrors with turn indicators, multi-functional three spoke tilt and telescopic steering wheel, auto-dimming IRVM, roof antenna and probably class-leading boot space.

Volkswagen AMEO INDIA-12

The top-end versions could also have cruise control, rain sensing wipers, reverse parking sensors and rear view camera, 15-inch alloy wheels, chilled glovebox, etc. The engine options for the Ameo will remain identical to that of the Polo hatchback with the 1.2-litre MPI petrol and 1.5-litre TDI diesel motors.

Volkswagen AMEO INDIA-15

The three-pot naturally aspirated petrol engine produces 74 bhp of maximum power at 5,400 rpm and 110 Nm of peak torque at 3,750 rpm whist the diesel is good enough to make 89 bhp at 4,200 rpm and 230 Nm of peak torque at 1,500 rpm. Both engines will be coupled with a five-speed manual transmission driving the front wheels. The 1.2-litre TSI unit will also get a seven-speed DSG gearbox.

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