Volkswagen launches its sub-4 m compact sedan Ameo in India
German auto manufacturer Volkswagen marked its foray in the sub-4 metre compact sedan segment with the rollout of Ameo.
A blue-silk coloured Ameo, designed and developed by Volkswagen specifically for the Indian market, was launched in Pune on Wednesday by Andreas Lauermann, president and managing director of Volkswagen India.
The vehicle would be manufactured in the Chakan facility of the auto OEM and launched commercially towards the middle of the year.
“Last year we sold 123,456 cars and this year we are targeting 15 per cent growth on volumes the Ameo will generate,” Lauermann said, adding that the petrol variant will be launched first, while the diesel variant with the new TDi engine will follow after Diwali.
“To start with, we will make 150 units of the Ameo per day,” he said. The company is also working in areas like improving fuel efficiency and lowering cost of ownership of its vehicles, factors that have impacted its sales in India, he added.
Specifications:
. Engine options: 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder, MPFI petrol and 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder TDI diesel,
. 5-speed manual gearbox for petrol engine which will develop 74bhp and 110Nm,
. The diesel motor (with a 7-Speed DSG Automatic) will produce 88bhp and 230Nm,
. Dual airbags and engine immobilizer,
. Electric power steering with tilt and telescopic adjustment,
. Lane change indicator,
. Halogen headlamps,
. Boot light which is available across all the variants,
. A monotone black interior along with the standard features,
. Electronic Stabilisation Programme and hill hold control,
. Electrically adjustable ORVMs,
. Power windows with one touch operation for front and rear,
. Ambient lighting and cooled glove boxes,
. Dual-tone interior front fog lamps and anti-pinch power windows,
. Height adjustable driver’s seat,
. Cruise control, USB, Aux and Bluetooth connectivity,
. Automatic air-conditioning,
. Rain-sensing wipers,
. Electrically foldable ORVMs,
. Reverse parking camera and sensors,
. Front centre armrest,
. Rear AC vents.
A touch screen infotainment system, MirrorLink, steering mounted controls and voice command.
Ameo will be available in five colours; blue silk, reflex silver, toffee brown, candy white and carbon steel.
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