Volkswagen Ameo (2020)

Synopsis

Most of you might remember the advertisement with the tag line- What can I get between a Polo and a Vento? Volkswagen has finally come up with a beautiful answer. The new Volkswagen Ameo appears like Vento but is more familiar to Polo when it comes to internal features.

The compact sedan launched in petrol version is expected to give a high a tough competition to Maruti Suzuki Swift Dzire, the Honda Amaze, Tata Zest, Ford Figo Aspire and even Hyundai Xcent with its innocent and stunning looks. To add on to its beauty, the car has classy interiors that would just make you buy it. Volkswagen Ameo has the first-in-segment cruise control for your smoother and memorable long drives.

Exterior

Ameo has the traditional VW design marked with elegance and superiority. The front portion resembles to that of the Polo along with daytime running lamps which come with chrome inserts as a part of the headlamp console.

Some minor alterations have been done to enable the boot fit into the four metre length of the car. The rear section has straight vertical lines to fit within the regulations.

The car has halogen headlamps with a black finish which again add to its superiority. The body colored bumpers and the door handles and mirrors are present in all three variants. The turn indicators can be found in the door mirrors. The windshield have a heat-insulating glass in all the three models. The dual beam headlamps can only be found in CL and HL version. The overall design of the car makes it more beautiful and stunning.

Interior

Like the exteriors, you would be stunned by the interiors of the vehicle as well. The interiors are same as that of the Polo rather with superior quality scratch-resistant dashboard which has a black top. The steering wheel has a sporty flat bottom design in all its variants. There is enough space for storage in the front that includes cup holders, 1.5 ltr bottle holder and even a sun glass holder inside the glove box.

The car has dual interior themes marked by black and desert beige interiors. You can even set the lightening according to your mood in the car. The Ameo has ambient lights along with theatrical dimming effects. There is a brushed aluminum finish on front centre console and also the steering wheel and gearshift knob has been wrapped in leather. Along with the leather wrapping, the steering wheel also has chrome accents and piano black finish.

Dimensions and Weight

The new Volkswagen beauty is 3995 mm in length, 1682 mm in width and 1483 mm in height. The compact sedan Ameo offers a much more amount of boot space than it was expected. As compared to Vento which has a boot space of 454 Litres, Ameo offers the boot space of 330 litres. This beats the boot space offered by Maruti Dzire by 15 litres.

Engine and Gearbox

The Volkswagen Ameo petrol has a 1.2 litre, three-cylinder engine which would deliver 75 bhp and 110 Nm of maximum power and torque respectively. Although the figures are average but still good enough to give you a smooth ride. The engines have been mated with the front wheel with a five-speed manual gearbox. The engine is mated to a 5-speed transmission.

For now, Ameo is only available with petrol engine and manual gearbox. The ARAI certified mileage of Ameo is 17.83 kmpl. Now this is a decent figure as per the sedan segment. So, if you are the one who frequently travels within your city and a bit far then this is a good option to choose from.

Brakes and Suspension

The car is equipped with front disc brakes and rear drum brakes. The front suspension is McPherson Strut with a stabiliser bar whereas the rear suspension comes with a semi-independent trailing arm.

Safety Features

The all new Volkswagen Ameo comes with a ABS(Anti-Lock Braking System) which is standard in all its variants. There are two front airbags for the safety of the driver and the passenger on the front seat. There are height-adjustable head restraints on both front and back along with 3-point seat belts both at the front and the back and a lap belt for the one sitting in the middle.

There are anti-theft options available such as electronic engine immobilizer that comes with a floating code. Also, there are fog lamps at both front and back to ensure enough visibility during foggy conditions. There are anti-pinch power windows both at front and rear which are a new thing for this segment. Other safety features include auto-dimming of the inside rear view mirror and front fog lamps that comes with static cornering lights.

Infotainment System

The car has an excellent touchscreen Infotainment System that comes with a CD/MP3 Player along with USB, Aux, SD card input options. You can enjoy the Bluetooth and i-Pod connectivity during your drive. The steering gives you the power to control both audio and Bluetooth. You can even synchronize your phonebook, view your SMS while in the car. There are four speakers in the car to set out you on a cherish-able musical journey.

Colors and Variants

The Volkswagen Ameo has been introduced in petrol in three main variants. They are the Trendline which is available in Trendline (metallic also), the second one is Comfortline which again is available in Comfortline metallic option and the Highline.

The five main colors the car has been launched are: Carbon steel, reflex silver, candy white, toffee brown, blue silk. All of them would just steal everyone's attention when on road.

Ex-showroom Price

The three different variants have the following Ex- showroom price(Delhi). All of the values listed are in INR.

Trendline: INR 5,24,300 | Trendline (Metallic): INR 5,34,300

Comfortline: INR 5,99,950 | Comfortline( Metallic): INR 6,09,950

Highline: INR 7,05,900

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