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Transmission options will include a 5-speed manual on both engines and a six-speed DSG automatic for the petrol. Mechanically, the car won’t be very different from the Polo, so expect the same kind of steering response, suspension settings and overall chassis setup like the hatch.
This brings us to the most important question — how much will it all cost? Well, VW won’t offer the car until October, when it is expected to go on sale. We expect the petrol Trendline to start at about Rs 7.5 lakh, ex-showroom Mumbai, with the Highline automatic petrol topping out at Rs 9.5 lakh. The diesel Trendline could start above Rs 8 lakh with the Highline version settling in at just under Rs 10 lakh. This makes it a decent value proposition, although the competition won’t be taking this one lying down. A more powerful version of the Linea petrol is in the offing, complete with an automatic option, while Hyundai have just updated the Verna (calling it the Transform) with freshened up interiors and exteriors. What Volkswagen will need to do is make sure it can bring down delivery times and thereby keep customers happy. After all, they have a lot more on the table than just the Polo (and now Vento).
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