Unveiling of the VW VENTO, July 2010!

[KrishnenduKes]

The Unveiling of the VW Vento, July 06th, 2010

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VW proudly announced today the unveiling of the "India Specific" Car, the Vento to be commercially available by Q4 of 2010. It will be launched in Petrol and Diesel variants both being in 1.6L.

The basic specs being:

Vento Petrol:
Engine: 1.6L
Max Power: 105PS@5250
Max Torque: 153Nm@3800
Drive: 5Speed M or 6Speed Auto

Vento Diesel:
Engine: 1.6L
Max Power: 105PS@4400
Max Torque: 250Nm@1500-2500
Drive: 5Speed M

ABS and dual front Airbag for passenger and co-passenger.

Steering: Rake AND Reach adjustable.
Rear AC vents. Etc.

Comments, Questions, Criticisms welcome!

[Aryan]

Thanks for covering this dada! ;) :D

[Bibudesh]

Lets have it in shifting gear kind of section.
I need to discuss this.

I was honestly vouching for this car, but the total cost of ownership of this car seems to be on the higher side (seems to be higher than City). And after reading the bitter experiences of skoda owners, I would rather say its better to wait for something from fiat.

The linea T-Jet is in pipeline and I would seriously think about it if they come out with the dual-logic. Fingers crossed.

@Ken are u planning to upgrade your 1.6 ELX? Man don't sell that legend. In my case I am going to keep my 1.2 ELX.

EDIT: And this 105 bhp is nothing to vouch for. But its the VW quality to die for. I somehow did not like the Vento looks though.

[KrishnenduKes]

Pricing has been a speculation. I did not realise that it would be higher than the City! I guess it would for "German" engineering!

I have been driving my 1.6 ELX for 7 years now! Do not know what to do with it. It would be a pity to give it up. I have been looking for an upgrade, but nothing around me looks "spectacular" enough to tempt me in the "handling" department. In fact, in the handling, nothing even comes close! So I am stuck. Which is why I too am waiting for something from Fiat!

[Cyclops]

Kenda, u covered this "Unveiling of the VW Vento, July 06th, 2010"? Great! When did u come back from that Indo-French road trip? Great pictures.

Sorry, can't comment much about the car or its German technology. :D

P.S.: U were invited to cover this event? Asking coz, I see many ppl covering such events but when I go to any auto showroom, I'm not allowed to take any pics! :) Hope u don't mind me asking this.

[KrishnenduKes]

Thanks for covering this dada! ;) :D

Pleasure is ALL mine! :) :)

I would rather say its better to wait for something from fiat.

The linea T-Jet is in pipeline and I would seriously think about it if they come out with the dual-logic. Fingers crossed.


I too have something similar on mind!

Kenda, u covered this "Unveiling of the VW Vento, July 06th, 2010"? Great! When did u come back from that Indo-French road trip? Great pictures.

Sorry, can't comment much about the car or its German technology. :D

P.S.: U were invited to cover this event? Asking coz, I see many ppl covering such events but when I go to any auto showroom, I'm not allowed to take any pics! :) Hope u don't mind me asking this.

This is a media event. You are supposed to shoot this. At times I get invited, at times I just walk in. I represent the media. In such an event, I will always be welcome to shoot such events.

But in a showroom it is a different story altogether. That is a private space and they would not like it to be shot unless you have a specific purpose in mind in which case you have to deal with the showroom manager.

[anvancy-(macro analyst)]

The second shot is obviously my fav.(And you already know.;))

And the fourth shot.She looks lovely.

What lens u were using?

Anvancy

[KrishnenduKes]

The second shot is obviously my fav.(And you already know.;))

And the fourth shot.She looks lovely.

What lens u were using?

Anvancy

For the 2nd shot:

Camera Maker: Canon
Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D
Lens: EF24mm f/2.8
Image Date: 2010-07-06 15:29:19 +0530
Focal Length: 24.0mm
Aperture: f/3.5
Exposure Time: 0.033 s (1/30)
ISO equiv: 200
Exposure Bias: none
Metering Mode: Matrix
Exposure: Manual
Exposure Mode: Manual
White Balance: Auto
Flash Fired: No (Manual)
Color Space: Adobe RGB (1998)
Photographer: Krishnendu

And for the 4th shot:

Camera Maker: Canon
Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D
Lens: EF200mm f/2.8L USM
Image Date: 2010-07-06 14:55:28 +0530
Focal Length: 200.0mm
Aperture: f/2.8
Exposure Time: 0.017 s (1/60)
ISO equiv: 125
Exposure Bias: none
Metering Mode: Matrix
Exposure: Manual
Exposure Mode: Manual
White Balance: Auto
Flash Fired: No (Manual)
Color Space: Adobe RGB (1998)
Photographer: Krishnendu

[anvancy-(macro analyst)]

Ken.as you wanted me to post here..

Your shot.

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The touch up.

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Thanks for the opportunity.And yes she doesnt have great legs.

Anvancy

[amvj]

Increasing the boot for a hatchback will not always work in the looks dept. Swift dzire, Manza are some examples. When bonnet is tiny, extended boot will appear a bit weird. But this is miles better than the Dzire and much better than Manza.

Linea is one of the greatest looking car from Fiat, if its a bit more wider, it will be even better. all OT :p nice photo edit anvancy !