Volkswagen Ameo- All the Details

Volkswagen India launched the new Ameo compact sedan to rival cars like the Dzire and Aspire. The Ameo is based on the Polo hatchback and is placed between this car and the Vento. The Volkswagen Ameo becomes VW India’s first offering to the Indian compact sedan market. The new Volkswagen compact sedan was unveiled prior to the Auto Expo 2016. The Ameo Compact Sedan comes in at a starting price of Rs 5.14 lacs (ex-showroom, Mumbai). Here we have put together all the available details of the Volkswagen Ameo price, launch date, specifications, mileage and features.

Also See – Volkswagen Ameo Diesel | 2016 Vento | Volkswagen Tiguan

The Ameo is being produced at the manufacturer’s Pune facility and chances are that this new car will leave a sizable dent on the Dzire’s sales performance. Volkswagen India has just commenced deliveries of the new Ameo.

Volkswagen Ameo Price in India

Being smaller and considerably less premium than the full-sized Vento, the Ameo holds a price advantage over the full-sized Polo-derived sedan. Volkswagen Ameo price range is roughly INR 5.14 – INR 6.92 Lakhs for the petrol model. The Diesel variants cost between INR 6.34 lakh and INR 9.32 lakh. The Ameo plays the pricing game right with the Tata Zest, Hyundai Xcent and the new Ford Figo Aspire. The Ameo does come across as a value-for-money product. Here’s the Volkswagen Ameo price list –

Volkswagen Ameo Petrol Price in India

The Ameo will be available across all Volkswagen showrooms starting July 2016. Customers can also pre-book the Ameo through the mobile application available on the Google PlayStore. Here’s the Volkswagen Ameo price list for the Diesel model-

Volkswagen Ameo Diesel Price in India – 

ALSO SEE – 2015 Volkswagen Vento Price | VW Polo Allstar | 2015 Volkswagen Vento Review

Volkswagen Ameo Rivals

Other than rivaling the Maruti Suzuki Dzire, the VW Vento-based compact sedan also competes with the Tata Zest, the Hyundai Xcent and the Honda Amaze.

• Maruti Suzuki Dzire
• Honda Amaze
• Ford Figo Aspire
• Tata Zest
• Hyundai Xcent

The Volkswagen Ameo could definitely outsell some of the above cars. The Ameo builds up on the Polo’s quality and is priced really well.

Also See-

• Ameo vs Figo Aspire vs Zest
• Volkswagen Ameo vs Maruti Swift Dzire vs Honda Amaze
• Ameo vs Maruti Dzire vs Hyundai Xcent
• Ameo vs Vento vs Polo

Volkswagen Ameo Specifications

Powering the Ameo is the 1.2 litre petrol engine from the Polo. Diesel variants are powered by an updated version of the 1.5 L TDI. Both these motors come with a five speed manual gearbox, but the Diesel engine also gets a 7 Speed DSG automatic. VW India claims the Ameo offers best-in-segment safety features, build quality and superior drivability. The Volkswagen Ameo petrol model offers a fuel mileage of 17.83 kmpl while the Ameo Diesel offers a mileage of 21.73 kmpl.

Volkswagen Ameo 1.2 MPI Petrol Specifications

Volkswagen Ameo 1.5 TDI Diesel Specifications

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Volkswagen Ameo Mileage

*estimated rear world mileage

Volkswagen Ameo Features

Exterior

• Premium front grille
• Large headlamps
• Stylish Taillamps
• Body coloured bumpers on all trims
• Blacked out Pillars
• Reflectors on Rear Bumper
• Chrome Door Handles
• Stylish 15 inch Alloy Wheels
• Rear Antennae

Interior

• Black and Beige interior colour
• Faux Silver trim
• Touchscreen infotainment system
• Flat bottomed steering wheel
• Steering mounted controls
• Automatic climate control
• Dust and pollen filter for Air Conditioning
• Central Armrest for front passengers
• Rear AC vent
• Auto dimming Internal Rear View Mirror
• 4 Power windows
• Remote Boot and Fuel Lid Opener
• Central locking
• Rear Headrests

Volkswagen Ameo Safety Features

• Dual Front SRS Airbags (Standard across all variants)
• Anti-lock braking System (ABS) (standard across all variants)
• Cruise Control
• Rain Sensing Wipers
• Parking Sensors with Rear View Camera
• One-touch Lane Changing Indicator
• Front and Rear Fog Lamps
• Engine Immobilizer
• Front and Rear Seat Belts
• Defogger

Volkswagen Ameo Variant-wise Features List

Volkswagen Ameo Trendline Features– Features highlights of the entry level variant include – Body colored bumpers, outside rear view mirrors and door handles, turn indicators on the outside rear view mirrors, flat-bottomed steering wheel, front power windows, central locking, tilt- and telescopic adjustment for steering wheel, ABS, and Dual front airbags

VW Ameo Comfortline Features– Other than all the above, the Comfortline trim also gets you- Dual-beam headlamps, dual-tone interior colour, cooled glove compartment, cruise control, height adjustment for the driver’s seat, electrically adjustable ORVMs, rear power windows, remote control for central locking, ESP and Hill Hold for DSG variant, front and rear fog lamps, 4 speakers for CD/MP3/USB/iPOD/AUX/SD Card compatible audio system and Bluetooth.

VW Ameo Highline Features– Other than all the above, the Highline trim gets alloy wheels, leather wrapped steering wheel and gear knob, automatic wipers, reverse camera, reverse parking sensors, front armrest, Rear AC vent, Automatic Climate Control, Electric folding ORVMs, auto dimming interior rear-view mirror, front fog lights with static cornering lights, rear demister, touchscreen infotainment system, multi function steering wheel.

Volkswagen Ameo Dimensions

Volkswagen Ameo Boot Space- The Ameo is a compact sedan, hence, we never expected it to offer a huge boot space. The Vento has a boot space of 454 Litres. In comparison, the Ameo has a boot space of 330 litres. This makes the Ameo’s boot space some 15 litres higher than that of the Maruti Dzire.

Design Review with Pictures

Exterior

Much like most cars in this segment, the Volkswagen Vento compact sedan looks like a truncated version of the full sized sedan. However, we feel the car looks a lot better proportioned than most of its rivals. It shares its front end with the Polo hatchback and the rear end follows the same design language we’ve seen on other VW products. Even the side profile is similar, but the difference arises owing to the inclusion of a small boot. Overall, it is one of the better-looking cars in its segment.

Colours

The Volkswagen Ameo is available in 4 colours-

Interior

On the inside, the Ameo gets almost the same cabin as the Polo. This means there’s adequate space for four adults. While seating five might be a bit of a squeeze, the comfort levels are at par with the rivals. The interior comes draped in high quality materials. The panels, the switches, everything has a premium appeal to it. In terms of features, the Ameo is easily the best in its class.

Volkswagen Ameo Brochure Images

We were the first to report that the Ameo launch will take place in mid-2016. As we have been saying, the Ameo is an important launch for both the market and the manufacturer. VW India has invested over INR 720 Crores for the design and development of the Ameo.  The Ameo will be produced at the manufacturer’s Chakan plant near Pune, Maharashtra.

Andreas Lauermann, President and Managing Director, Volkswagen India has told PTI that his company’s manufacturing plant will now produce 15 percent more cars this year. The boost in production numbers is courtesy of the Ameo. The Ameo becomes the first ever lower-C segment sedan from VW India. It plugs the gap between the Polo and the Vento. The Ameo has been priced really aggressively and is currently the cheapest offering from VW India.

The Ameo, however, does benefit from VW’s strengths like good build quality, potent engines, and well-balanced ride and handling manners. It is on sale with a 1.2 litre Petrol engine that comes mated to a 5 speed Manual gearbox. Also on offer is a 1.5 L Diesel with a choice of 5 speed manual or 7 speed automatic transmissions. The Ameo scores well in terms of interior space. Five adults might be a squeeze, but for a car targeted at premium hatchbacks, the Ameo’s cabin is suitable spacious. Read on for details on Volkswagen Ameo price, specifications, launch date, mileage, etc.

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