Volkswagen Vento Konekt launched with feature-rich infotainment

Team OD Updated: August 18, 2014, 05:17 PM IST

Volkswagen has announced the availability of a limited edition Vento Konekt, which features a Blaupunkt infotainment system that is capable of satellite navigation and Bluetooth telephony. It features a 7-inch touchscreen interface and has connectivity compatibility with USB, auxiliary and iPhone / iPod inputs.

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The infotainment system stretches its capabilities to the rear seat as well, with an additional 8-inch Android-powered tablet that has a dual-sim functionality. With 3G connectivity, the tablet offers the rear-seat passengers an entertainment package consisting of live television, internet radio, weather and stock market updates and of course, the all-so-important social-media feed. Essentially, being a tablet, it allows you to do almost everything that a regular 3G-enabled tablet and its apps would.

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The seats get leatherette upholstery and the 'Konekt' badging is visible on the boot lid and scuff plates. The Konekt package will be offered on the Comfortline and Highline trims, for a limited period, at no extra cost.

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Volkswagen launches the Limited Edition Vento Konekt, offers the latest in digital entertainment and connectivity


Limited Edition Vento Konekt features a high-end Blaupunkt infotainment system with GPS navigation, Bluetooth telephony and 3G Internet connectivity Konekt package available on Comfortline and Highline versions of the Vento Mumbai, August 18, 2014: Volkswagen, Europe's largest carmaker, announces the launch of the limited edition Vento Konekt, which comes loaded with the latest in digital entertainment and connectivity. Available on Comfortline and Highline variants of the Vento, the Konekt package includes a Blaupunkt infotainment system, with GPS navigation and hands-free, Bluetooth-enabled telephony. Integrated into the centre console at the front, this high-end system features a high-resolution 7-inch TFT touchscreen colour display, the latest Igo-Navtech maps for navigation, USB connectivity and iPhone/iPod compatibility. The Konekt package also includes a rear-seat entertainment system, which features an Android-powered Bluetooth-enabled 8-inch Blaupunkt tablet with 3G-compatibility, twin-SIM functionality and Wi-Fi capability. With its HD colour display, this tablets lets rear seat occupants enjoy 16 channels of live television, Internet radio, weather updates, live stock market feeds and more. This high-end tablet allows users to access social media apps like Facebook and Twitter, use Google Maps for navigation, make video calls with a 3G data connection and even find the nearest Volkswagen dealer/service centre. Leatherette seat covers and 'Konekt' badging on the boot and on the scuff plates completes the Konekt package. Speaking at the launch of the limited edition Vento Konekt, Mr. Michael Mayer, Director, Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Volkswagen Group Sales India Pvt. Ltd. said "With their fast-paced, active lifestyles, our customers demand seamless, 24x7 connectivity and digital entertainment in their car. The Vento Konekt fully addresses this requirement; the package offers the latest in GPS navigation, Bluetooth telephony and social network connectivity. The Android-powered tablet at the rear also means that dozens of useful apps and games are never more than a click away. We're sure that our customers will quite enjoy the Vento Konekt experience." The Vento Konekt is available at all Volkswagen dealerships across India.
  

Price (Ex-Delhi)
Starts Rs 8.78 Lakhs
Displacement
999cc
Transmission
Automatic
Max Power(ps)
105
Max Torque(Nm)
175
Mileage
17.69 Kmpl