Vento is Ventastic....

 

Exterior In the flesh, the Volkswagen Vento is a good-looking car. It doesn't look like a hatch with a boot added on. Its lines are crisp, making it a proper three-box car. Speaking of the boot, its very spacious, as it is quite deep. The chrome accents on the Highline version are subtle. You can see them on the grille as well as surrounds of the fog lamps. A discreet strip runs along the bottom of the boot.

 

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) The beige fabric all over the insides of the car make it a cheerful place all right. The biggest party trick in the Vento, again seen only in the Highline version, is a lever placed behind the front passenger seat called the Spacemax control. Operate it and you can push the front passenger seat effortlessly from the rear seat. Oh yes, the Vento has a longer wheelbase compared to the Polo - so the legroom, though not exceptional, is adequate.

 

Rear passengers can chill The Vento has AC vents for the rear, placed between the two front seats. And they get additional reading lamps as well. Overall quality of plastics and other materials plus all the controls and switchgear are quite good, so the premium feel is there on this car. And with its surprise price, you think you have got more than your money's worth.

 

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and GearboxThe petrol motor is refined and power is adequate. The engine is relaxed even at 120 kph and shows that it has got the juice. The delivery of power is smooth and makes the car drivable. 

 

Ride Quality & Handling The ride quality of the Vento is much better than that of the Polo's. The ride quality at the back is the best in its class - it keeps the rough stuff away from intruding inside and there is barely any rebound to make you uncomfortable. Net net, it is firm without being harsh. The handling prowess of the Polo platform is translated into that of the Vento. It is easily chuckable and doesn't get flustered by corners. Rapid direction changes don't affect is stability and it is very nimble. Dynamically, the Vento is brilliant.

 

Final Words:The Vento is a very good car. It looks nice, is built well, is spacious for passengers, has lots of room for luggage. The Highline version is well-appointed and should be the trim to opt for.

 

Areas of improvement: Music System and addition of Rear Disk Brakes.

 

The Vento is a very good car. It looks nice, is built well, is spacious for passengers.Music system Lacks in bluetooth,USB and Aux Port.