Live updates: 2019 Volkswagen Polo and Vento facelift launch
Volkswagen India is set to launch the newest iterations of the Volkswagen Polo sedan and its sedan twin, the Volkswagen Vento. These cars are set to get some updates to their exterior styling and are also expected to be equipped with BSVI versions of the current engine line-up.
Stay tuned as we bring you more from the event.
Prices for the 2019 Volkswagen Polo and Vento start at Rs 5.82 lakh and Rs 8.76 lakh, ex-showroom introductory.
The VolkswagenConnect suite of connected car tech is now standard from the Highline trim onwards.
A new GTLine sporty trim is available with black outer elements and GTLine decals.
The 2019 Volkswagen Polo facelift gets styling inspired by the GTi. There's a new grille, sharper bumper, a rocket panel on the side and a diffuser shaped bumper at the rear.
Further, Volkswagen India will also increase touchpoints, with current partners by 20%, to 150 locations by end 2019.
Volkswagen India is also developing infrastructure and developing service personnel as part of this strategy.
Upto three year service and upto seven year extended warranty packages are also available now.
Aside from the 4Ever standard warranty package, all volume segment Volkswagen India cars will now come with a five year warranty coverage.
A big part of this strategy is lowering the total cost of ownership for Volkswagen India cars.
The six pillars on which Volkswagen India wants to grow in the next few years.
Volkswagen wants to achieve 3% market share in the next five years with a focus on sustainability.
We're at the launch venue to bring you more on the 2019 Volkswagen India Polo and Vento facelifts.
Expected is a more advanced touchscreen infotainment and improved standard safety tech like speed warnings, passenger seatbelt reminders and so on.
The GT TSI's spoiler will also make its way down to lesser Polos. There may be minor improvements to the interior as well.
We expect new bumpers which will possibly be similar to the one seen on the Polo GT TSI. These look sportier with their grey inserts and slightly more prominent lips.
