Volkswagen Ameo

Expected Launch: July 2016

Expected Price: Rs:6 - 8.25 lakh

Volkswagen Ameo is not launched in India yet. Information on this page is tentative.

Volkswagen Ameo Preview

The Ameo is the new compact sedan from Volkswagen. Based on the Polo, the new model will be just under four metres in length to compete with the Maruti Suzuki Dzire, Hyundai Xcent, Honda Amaze and the Tata Zest.

Exterior

In terms of looks, the Ameo will follow the traditional VW design with very subtle yet elegant design. The front of the car will be very similar to that of the Polo, but should get few additional elements to make it look premium. Chances are the compact sedan will have daytime running lamps along with chrome inserts, as part of the headlamp console.

There will be some alterations to the C-pillar of the car compared to the Polo. This will allow Volkswagen to fit the boot within the required four metre length. The rear section from the scoop photographs looks like it has straight vertical lines to fit within the regulations.

Interior

The interior will be exactly similar to that of the Polo. The top of the dashboard will be black, while rest of the trim will be beige to make the cabin look roomier. The car might get rear AC vents from the Vento, but that apart, the cabin will be similar to the Polo, including the features. Like all VWs in India, airbags will be standard on all variants, while the middle and top spec trims will get ABS-EBD.

Engine

The Ameo petrol will get a 1.2-litre three-cylinder engine tuned to produce 74bhp and 110Nm. The diesel mill will have a four-cylinder configuration with 1.5-litre displacement producing 89bhp and 230Nm of torque. Both the engines will be mated to the front wheel via the five-speed manual gearbox.

Volkswagen will also introduce the more powerful GT petrol and diesel versions of the Ameo at a later date. These will use the 1.2-litre TSI petrol motor making 105bhp / 175Nm and the 1.5-litre diesel engine producing 105bhp / 250Nm respectively.

Price

Volkswagen will position the Ameo between the Polo and Vento in terms of pricing. The starting price of the sedan is expected to be around Rs 6 lakh, while the top-end diesel manual should cost roughly around Rs 8.25 lakh. The Ameo will be displayed at the Auto Expo in February, followed by a mid-2016 launch.