Volkswagen Vento has been awarded Saloon car of the year by BBC Top Gear. The awesome looking Volkswagen Vento with all the specifications that are necessary for a comfortable and safe ride. Volkswagen Vento has great interiors and exteriors. Volkswagen Vento was launched last year by its makers in two versions- petrol and diesel. Price of Volkswagen Vento in India ranges from Rs.6.99 lakhs to 9.23 lakhs. Volkswagen Vento’s technical specifications include a 1.6L engine giving an output of 105 PS @ 5250 rpm and a torque 153 nm @ 3800 rpm. Its petrol version provides a mileage of 15.83 km/l and 20.54 km/l for diesel version. It has 5 speed manual and 6 speed automatic gear box. Volkswagen Vento has outstanding interiors which are made for the comfort and safety of the user. The space in the leg area for front seats is very spacious and the rear seats can be folded making it even more spacious. Its seats have been made up of special seat cushions so that the next time the user plans a trip he/she travels through Vento without thinking about the long journey and comfort. Volkswagen Vento boosts a sophisticated look with pretty good exteriors. It has body coloured bumpers, handles and mirrors. And this classy look will long for many years as its body is partially zinc coated with 6 years of anti rust warranty. It also has a rear defogger so that in winters the user has clear back vision in thick fog also. Volkswagen Vento is most sorted by users not only because of its look but also for its safety measures. It has ABS, 2 airbags for the front seats and Anti-theft system. Anti-theft system is equipped with interior surveillance and back up alarm, so when thieves come to steal a Vento they are going to have a hard time. Volkswagen Vento’s petrol version is priced ranging from Rs.6.99 lakhs to 9.21 lakhs and diesel version ranging from Rs.7.99 lakhs to 9.23 lakhs.
Only the middle section with the tailpipes of the exhaust system integrated on its left and right ends is treated in black. While the V6 FSI and V6 TDI Volkswagen Touareg versions have round tailpipes, the two top versions can be recognised by their chrome rectangular pipes. The VW Touareg's kerb weight was reduced by between 203 and 222 kilograms, depending on the version - a result of targeted body modifications, material selection and a lighter weight powertrain. For the first time in this vehicle class, body-related measures include the use of what are referred to as multi-layer insulating materials to insulate against noise. They weigh much less than conventional insulating materials yet are more effective. The kerb weight of the Volkswagen Touareg V6 FSI was reduced to 2,035 kilograms. The turbodiesel versions weigh 2,099 (V6 TDI) and 2,222 kilograms (V8 TDI); the VW Touareg Hybrid comes in at a weight of 2,240 kilograms.
The weight of the body-in-white was reduced by five percent to 398 kilograms. The entry-level engine in the petrol area, the optimised V6 FSI, continues to output 206 kW / 280 PS. At 9.9 l/100 km it consumes an incredible 2.5 litres less than the previous version. This combined fuel consumption is equivalent to CO2 emissions of 236 g/km - 60 g/km less than before. The smooth six-cylinder unit develops a maximum torque of 360 Newton-metres, which is constantly available between 3,000 and 4,000 rpm and guarantees superior high-torque performance. The power of the 24-valve engine peaks at 6,200 rpm. Compared to the V6 FSI of the previous model, the updated engine is equipped with a new engine controller (MED 17.1.6), which among other things integrates the new thermal management system, Stop-Start system and regenerative braking. Other modifications: The conversion to a new, more precise machining process for the cylinder crankcase, modified piston rings and weight-optimised forged pistons produce lower friction values with immediate fuel consumption reduction. Changes were also made in the air intake system to modify the charge changing process.
Another innovation in the area of emissions control: Here two ceramic main catalytic converters near the engine are used instead of the previous pre-converter and main catalytic converter system to assure conformance to the Euro-5 emissions standard. In addition, a newly positioned lambda probe makes a contribution toward impressively fulfilling the ULEV-2 emissions standard in the USA. The Volkswagen Touareg V6 FSI is 228 km/h fast and accelerates to 100 km/h in just 7.8 seconds. Entirely new to the Volkswagen Touareg programme is the V8 TDI with 4,134 cm3 displacement and 250 kW / 340 PS (at 4,000 rpm). The new V8 TDI, like the V6 TDI, has common rail direct injection. In this case, the injection pressure reaches 2,000 bar. At 9.1 l/100 km (equivalent to 239 g/km CO2), its combined fuel consumption is extremely good considering its enormous power and incredible maximum torque of 800 Newton-metres (between 1,750 and 2,750 rpm).
By comparison: The retired previous version, a V10 TDI with 230 kW / 313 PS, had a combined fuel consumption of 11.9 litres - 2.8 litres more. In parallel, CO2 emissions are reduced by about 25 percent. This engine also has a specific thermal management system with switched water pump to shorten the warm-up phase. The VW Touareg V8 TDI reaches a top speed of 242 km/h and accelerates to 100 km/h in only 5.8 seconds - like a sports car. A look at the functionality of the intuitively operated Stop-Start system for the V6 models is interesting: The driver approaches a red light with the Touareg and brakes it to a stop. At this moment the engine is automatically stopped. The text "Stop Start" now appears in the multifunction display. As soon as the light turns green, the driver releases the brake, the engine starts, the "Stop Start" indicator disappears, and the driver resumes driving.
