Volkswagen Ameo
| Volkswagen Ameo | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen India |
| Production | June, 2016–present |
| Assembly | Chakan, India |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact car |
| Body style | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.2L MPI (1198cc) (petrol) |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,470 mm (97.2 in) |
| Length | 3,995 mm (157.3 in) |
| Width | 1,682 mm (66.2 in) |
| Height | 1,483 mm (58.4 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,069 kg (2,357 lb) |
The Volkswagen Ameo (pronounced [ˈfɔlksˌvaːgən ˈamːeoː]) is a compact sedan launched by the German manufacturer Volkswagen in Indian markets on 5th of June 2016.[1] Made in India and sold in Indian markets in the compact sedan[2] segment, it is marketed as "German engineering with an Indian heart". The Ameo comes under the Make in India scheme.
The Ameo is the first-ever lower-C segment sedan from Volkswagen plugging in the gap between other two offerings in India the Volkswagen Polo and the Volkswagen Vento.
Engine
Volkswagen powered the Ameo sedan with a 1.2-Litre (1198cc) engine which produces power of 74bhp@5400rpm and peak torque of 110Nm@3750rpm. The car is transmitting its power with help of a 5-speed manual gearbox. This compact sedan is able to deliver fuel efficiency of 15 km/l in city and 17 km/l on the highway.[3]
Specifications and Features
Volkswagen Ameo is designed aesthetically with stylish exteriors and comfy interiors of the German technology. Front dual-beam headlamps, company badge mounted on the front grille, fog lamps giving sleek looks to the front of Ameo. Side profile carries stylish alloy wheels, electrically adjustable wing mirror with turn indicator and tail lamps at the rear which make the Volkswagen Ameo outstanding.
Interiors of the car has infotainment system, steering wheel wrapped with leather material, first-in-class rain sensing wipers, cruise control, rear AC vents, foldable rear seats, dual-tone interiors and ambient lighting that is giving a classy finish to the Ameo from inside.
Safety Features
For the safety purpose, Volkswagen integrated the Ameo sedan with driver and co-passenger airbags, reverse parking camera and sensors, anti-pinch windows, anti-lock braking system (ABS) standard in all variants and many others.[4]
References
- ^ "Volkswagen Ameo Launched at a Starting Price of INR 5.14 lacs!". CarBlogIndia. Retrieved 5 June 2016.
- ^ "Volkswagen Ameo Compact Sedan launched!". 2016-06-05. Retrieved 2016-07-06.
- ^ "Volkswagen Ameo Launched in India". CarKhabri.com.
- ^ "Volkswagen Ameo Specifications India". Volkswagen India.