Volkswagen Vento [2012-2014] User Reviews

 

Exterior Excellent Exterior with nothing left to spare. Wish they had added the side indicators on the wing mirrors. Reverse light is a bit dim for me. Reverse indicator and guidance system should be available. Dealer has some obsolete system. No provision for the visual aid system even if you wanted to fit one yourself. Dealer said warranty will expire if someone else tampered the wiring. Well VW, wake up and smell the roses. Provide accessories and the means to fit them or stop giving nonsense about expired warranties.

 

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Very comfortable. Being quite tall, very long drives make me cramped and caused my rear to ache. Needs a bigger rear view mirror. Wonder why they did not add the cooler in the glove box. Even the Skoda Fabia has that. REAR AC could have had some form of blower control. The Airflow felt a little mild, particularly when you are just getting in the car on a hot day. Once the main AC has cooled out things, the rear ac seems fine. Driver armrest is very nice but awkward. Seems to interfere with the hand brake but you can actually operate the hand brake with 2 fingers so I don't have to strong-arm anything. Sloping Rear Panel behind seats makes it impossible to keep anything there (no I don't plan to keep a stuffed toy there!).

 

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Smooth drive, smooth engine, fluid gear shift. Braking was soft and efficient. At times pickup seemed sluggish for a couple of seconds but I think I need to get used to the correct gear ratios for the required pull.

 

Ride Quality & Handling Excellent. Braking hard seemed to make the vehicle glide a little, perhaps the ABS which I am not used to as yet. Often I am travelling at 100 kmph, but the cabin is so quite that I can't tell this unless I look at the speedometer. Engine is super smooth and quiet, as I would expect from the Germans.

 

Final Words People see VW logo and gracefully get out of the way. Thats what I like and thats what I bought this car for (and because I cant afford a BMW or Merc ... yet). Extremely comfortable for all passengers. Interiors are bleak and missing a few features but Germans are minimalists. Maybe they will get the hang of Indian tastes soon. I just got the car for a week and I have yet to ascertain the mileage.

 

Areas of improvement

1. Wider REAR VIEW mirror is definitely needed. The present one is tiny.

2. Reverse light needs to be brighter.

3. Reverse guidance system needs to be available with dealers and required provisions to be in dashboard instrumentation. Don't want to see devices stuck on top of the dashboard which is what happens if you want this type of system installed.

4. No place to keep tissue box. Weird but I am a sweaty  guy so I need my tissues and my kids are messy.

5. Instrumentation on steering would help set this car apart

6. The most limited range of accessories that one can think of are available with the dealers. And most of those that are, are not in stock. I am waiting for my seat covers and am told it will be 10 days to get them! Jeez! Visited local accessories guy and he showed me tons of stuff! Again VW needs to take the pointer from us innovative Indians!

 

All you need is built in this carAccessories availability, No speed control on rear AC, Sloping panel behind seats

 

Exterior WELL!!! great looks and very beautifully sculptured design. GROUND CLEARANCE JUST OK. NO PROBLEMS. RIGHT SIDE WIPER (DRIVER SIDE) cannot be pulled back fully which may hinder efficient cleaning.Also the design of the bonnet towards the wind sheild is slighlty akward (it projects like a cap) so during autumn months when the leaves shed and you park your car under the tree it may be an anoying task too clean it regularly. Once you open the boot lid toward the back light a rubber covering is placed which is not body tight and has a space so again the problem of designing arise.. and you may have to clean it up time and again.

 

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Simple and elegant design (no jazzy and glittering stuff) but yet very sexy and classy. AWE !!!!!!! HIGH END NO USB PORT NO AUX... VERY STARNGE.!!!!!!! Big hump in the centre. very difficult for the passenger in the middle to be comfortable on long drives.

 

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox  SOLID POWERFUL ENGINE. Fuel economy. Well its giving me 13 km/lit with AC in the city drive on an average.

 

Ride Quality & Handling WAHT DO I SAY.. SIMPLY AWESOME.

 

Final Words GREAT car, Go for it if you want the quality and style. may be a little tough on the pockets though.

 

Areas of improvement  

 1. Alight minor changes required, as mentioned in the cons above.

 2. High end should have an option od leather sats and USB etc.

3. Mileage.

4.More service centre.

 

GOOD STYLE, ELEGANT EXTERIORS, STYLISH.MILEAGE CAN IMPROVE A LITTLE, VERY FEW SERVICE CENTRES.

 

Exterior Exterior is well design does not look like attached backend, as its based on Polo platform. Front design can be most aggressive. Good aerodynamic look.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Good features like safety, multiple display dashboard, fornt passanger seat has backside lever so that the person sitting behind can move the seat. Extra features like ABS, Front Airbags for driver and co-driver, Climatronic automatic air conditioning, Radio with CD player MP3 and four speaker including roof Antenna, Fog light, front & rear , 15” Alloy wheels, etc.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Engine is smooth & works better even if Air conditioning is on. Fuel economy is good on highways In city also gives around 12-13 kmpl with AC on.

Ride Quality & Handling Ride quality is comfortable. handling is good.

Final Words Good vehcile to use it for daily purpose.

Areas of improvement Front design. USB & Auxillary inputs to be provided in highline. Steering controls. Could have provided rear sensors in highline.

Safety, Style & PerformanceFront design

 

Exterior Very Good looking n Stylish.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Interiors "feel" good, but then features like the driver not having the ability to control the power windows on the rear?

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Have just test driven it for a short distance(in a multicar showroom) bcoz the VW dealer dint manage or should I say bother to organise one!!

Ride Quality & Handling Excellent, the pick up n power , vis-a-vis an SX4 which I have zeroed down as the other car of choice.

Final Words Very concerned abt VW after sales.In fact, I have zeroed down on buying a Vento Diesl - but even their Pre sales,sucks!!

Maan, they just dont bother about the customer enquiries - I have been 'chasing' them on having a test drive done(in Mum/Navi Mum).The best part is u enquire, and then u yourself have to call back to enquire again -_ the sales team is just not bothered abt selling their ware - are they overbooked??? I dont knw - such an indifferent attitude,and this is true of not just 1 but two of their dealers - am left wondering as to just what is causing them to be so sluggish! Am looking at SX4 as the other car that I could purchase, but the waiting period is at least 45days!

Areas of improvement Basis various reviews that I have read,after sales n dealer response is a problem - n I have faced this even before I have bought this car - am very very sceptical now!!

Also, the inegrated music system allows only for USB - so all the MP3,CDs that you might have bought cannot be played or will have to be copied into a USB which is time consuming!

Looks/Style,Engine,PickUpRear Space,Stereo(allows only USB play),Driver Armrest

Exterior looks great and feels like a royal car for that price, bought the car on oct 14th 2011 from modi at uppal in hyderabad good sales person and the staff well trained and got a good deal on the highline petrol from them paid 9.35 L with with 25 K worth free accecories and a full tank fuel 52liters just have to pay for the registration that might be 1 K. drove the car around 500 kms and enjoying the ride (except the fuel consumption) the car is cool smooth ride smooth gear shifts and easy to ride on low speeds as well dont have to shift to 1st gear like verna.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Good.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Engine performance is good only the fuel economy is a bit bothering me and the gearbox is good.

Ride Quality & Handling Every thing is fine with Vento nothing to complaint.

Final Words Worth the money.

Areas of improvement Nothing can be done about fuel consumption.

Good looks, Strong body, Driving pleasure, badge and a lot of other thingsfuel economy

Exterior Good.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Good.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox So far so good.

Ride Quality & Handling Quality.

Final Words It is surprising to experience an un-professional dealer like Elite Motors, bangalore, who tried to make a quick buck at every opprtunity while the car is an excellent product from the company.

Areas of improvement In terms of the car:

Would have been better if this model of Vento had arm rest for the rear seats, facility to lock doors from inside.

Volkswagen should have assessed the quality of their dealers like Elite Motor who:

a) advertise for benefits of  Rs.40000/- for Polo and Vento but eventually limit it to 3500/- for Vento customer like me

b) who charge the customer Rs.33000/- for Insurance  but as a part of the benefit advertised by them in all newspapers promising free insurance, get the car insured for only Rs.22000/- thus compromising on the coverage and hoodwinking the cutomer by claiming to give free insurance.

c) Who do not provide the customer with invoices worth several thousands of rupees, eg. they did not give me any receipt for Rs.11199/-  extended warrantee, Rs.7000/- for registration etc.

Smooth engine; good mileage, roomy carAll finer with care but experience real un-professional dealer

Exterior

overall Good looking car.Front grill with large airdam and fog lamps make the car look elegant

rear look of the car is classy with excellent tail lamp and chrome grill.

the car is very elegant in ist class

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort)

 Premium finish. with good quality of plastic used and quality is excellent.the seats are concave and comfortable to sit, but the rear legs space is also good.i can easily strecth my legs and sit.along with rear ac vents.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox

 1.6 l TDI .powerful engine with good mileage.

23kmpl on expressway and 18kmpl in citys. the engine is pretty smooth and it can be easily driven on 5th gear at lower speed of 30.there are no knocking of engine.

Ride Quality & Handling

 Stability i have touched 190kmpl with statbilty on expressway..that has impressed me alot.and suspension is good, better than any honda or hyundai available in the market.besides you feel pretty safe sitting in a strong vw than a hyundai or honda becoz of strong bulit of the car.

Final Words

 I got the best car for myself by looking into all aspect.Looks is not the only thing where you should buy a car.cosmetics can be added anytime but engineering cannot be.My deisel car is performing excellently..i am happy with it.

Areas of improvement  

Looks similar to all volkswagen models..but thats still can be considered.because there many cars in market with better looks but not better quality.

 

Built and stability on road.it can challenge any car in its.good fuel economy nd premium classFront look similar to polo.

Exterior Exteriors are good.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Quite satisfactory. Doors can be opened from inside inspite of being centrally locked. that's bit strange. limate control is good.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Engine performance is fine.fuel eco-15km/l, gear box is fine too.

Ride Quality & Handling Handling is good, but cabin noise is extremely high at high speed. Feels as windows have been left open.found it very uncomfortable.also there is some ratteling noise on left side on bumpy roads. Took the vehicle to dealer but they said it is on all vehicles and can't be rectified. Would like to know if others are also having similar defects on thier vehicle. Radio is of poor quality. planning to fit a new one.

Final Words Not really happy owning it. For me cabin noise is too uncomfortable. You got increase the volume of Radio if you want to hear it properly at high speed.

Areas of improvement As mentioned above.

Good style and fuel economy.Cabin noise is too high at speed 70 or more.feels as window has been left open.quite painfull to ear

Exterior The car looks great from the outside and well proportioned. The alloys look good too.

But the headlights are not very bright and need to be upgraded.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) The updated version has addressed many of the short-comings of the previous version like USB, Steering mounted controls, better Stereo. The space on the inside is good but the rear seats could have been better with more thigh support. However, the speakers are weak and need to be upgraded.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox The Engine is the best thing about the car. Performance and Mileage bundled in to one package.

Ride Quality & Handling Ride quality is very good. However, over big potholes the suspension makes a thud noise, but only if you are going over them fast. Handling is very good, with the steering giving good feedback and very less body roll

Final Words Happy with the purchase. Bought my car from Frontier Automobiles in Gurgaon.

Areas of improvement Speakers, Headlights.

TDI Engine, Styling, Comfort, HandlingHeadlights, Speakers