All you wanted to know about VolksWagen American variants features price

The diesel engine will be available with optional 7-speed DSG.The VW Ameo brochure has been released via the dedicated microsite. VW India dealers have started accepting bookings from today and the car is being previewed at the showrooms. Launch is expected in June.

The Ameo will be offered with the Polo’s 1.2-litre petrol engine which is good for 79 PS when mated to a 5-speed manual transmission. The 1.5-litre diesel engine which is available with a 5-speed MT or 7-speed DSG is likely to be available in its higher state of tune (105 PS).

The Ameo will be available in three trim levels namely Trendline, Comfortline and Highline. The base Trendline is equipped with flat-bottomed steering wheel, 12V charging socket, black interior theme, central locking, power windows, tilt steering, ABS, dual front airbags, rear fog lamps, etc.

The mid-level Trendline adds dual beam headlamps, front fog lamps, dual-tone color theme, ambient lighting, cooled glove box, cruise control, electrically adjustable wing mirror, remote locking, ESP (DSG models only), audio system with Bluetooth and iPod connectivity and 4 speakers.

VW Ameo Specs

• Engine 1.5L P, 1.5L D, 1.5L D
• Transmission 5MT, 5MT, 7 DCT
• Power (PS) 75, 90, 105
• Toque (Nm) 110, 230, 250
• L x W x H (mm) 3998 x 1682 x 1469
• Price (est.) INR 5.5 – 8.5 lakh

The fully loaded Highline variant packs chrome exterior detailing, alloy wheels, brushed aluminium and chrome accents on the inside, leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear knob, rain sensing wipers, reverse parking camera and sensor, automatic climate control, electrically foldable mirrors, auto door locks, auto dimming internal rear view mirror, static cornering lamps, rear de-fogger, touchscreen infotainment system with MirrorLink and voice command, etc.

Below are variant wise features of VW Ameo.

VW Ameo Trendline
VW Ameo Trendline Engine

1. 1.2L MPI Petrol (5-speed Manual)
2. 1.5L TDI Diesel (5-speed Manual)

VW Ameo Trendline Exterior Features

• Halogen headlamps in black finish
• Body-coloured bumpers
• Body-coloured outside door handles and mirrors
• Door mirrors with turn indicators
• Windshield in heat-insulating glass
• Steel spare wheel

VW Ameo Trendline Interior Features

• High-quality scratch-resistant dashboard
• Sporty flat bottom steering wheel design
• Front centre console including 12V outlet
• Storage compartment in front doors including holders for cups and 1.5 ltr. bottles
• Sunglass-holder inside glove box
• Driver side dead pedal
• Single-folding rear seat backrest (1st in segment)
• Black interior theme

VW Ameo Trendline Functional Features
Air-conditioning
Dust and pollen filter
Digital clock and fuel gauge
Outside rear view mirrors, manually-adjustable

Instrument cluster with tachometer, speedometer, odometer and trip meter

• Lane change indicator
• Power windows, front
• Central locking
• Steering wheel, tilt and telescopic adjustable
• Speed-sensitive electronic power steering
• Vanity mirror in left side sunvisor
• Push to open fuel lid
• Front windshield wiper with intermittent control
• Luggage compartment lighting

VW Ameo Trendline Safety Features

• ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) (Standard in all variants)
• Dual-front airbags, driver and passenger side (Standard in all variants)
• Height-adjustable head restraints, front and rear
• Electronic Engine Immobiliser with floating code
• Front disc brakes
• 3-point front seat belts
• 3-point rear outer seat belts, lap belt in the middle
• Fog lamp, rear

VW Ameo Trendline Infotainment
Radio preparation

VWAmeo Comfortline Engine

• 1.2L MPI Petrol (5-speed Manual)
• 1.5L TDI Diesel (5-speed Manual)
• 1.5L TDI Diesel (7-speed DSG)

VW Ameo Comfortline Exterior Features
All Trendline features and,

Dual-beam headlamps

VW Ameo Comfortline Interior Features
All Trendline features and,

Fabric ‘Desert Beige’ and dual-tone interior theme
Cooled Glove Box
Ambient lights with theatre dimming effect

VW Ameo Comfortline Functional Features

• All Trendline features and,
• Cruise Control (1st in segment)
• Height-adjustable driver’s seat
• Outside rear view mirrors, electrically-adjustable
• Monochrome multi-function display (MFD) includes travelling time, distance travelled, digital speed display, average speed and fuel efficiency
• Power windows with one-touch operation (front and rear) (1st in segment)
• Opening and closing of windows with key remote (1st in segment)
• Remote-controlled central locking

VW Ameo Comfortline Safety Features
All Trendline features and,

• Electronic Stabilisation Programme (ESP) (on variants equipped with DSG transmission)
• Fog lamps, front
• Anti-pinch power windows, front and rear (1st in segment)

VW Ameo Comfortline Infotainment Features
All Trendline features and,

• CD/MP3 player with USB, Aux-in, SD card input
• ™Bluetooth^^ connectivity for mobile phones
• ™i-Pod connectivity
• Phonebook sync
• 4 speakers

VW Ameo Highline
VW Ameo Highline Engine

• 1.2L MPI Petrol (5-speed Manual)
• 1.5L TDI Diesel (5-speed Manual)

1.5L TDI Diesel (7-speed DSG)

VW Ameo Highline Exterior Features
All Comfortline features and,

Air dam detailing in chrome
Chrome applique on door handles
Alloy wheels (Set of 4)

VW Ameo Highline Interior Features

• All Comfortline features and,
• Brushed aluminium finish on front centre console
• Chrome interior accents
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel with chrome accents and piano black finish
• Leather-wrapped gearshift knob

VW Ameo Highline Functional Features

• All Comfortline features and,
• Automatic Rain Sensing Wipers (1st in segment)
• Reverse parking camera
• Reverse parking sensors
• Front center armrest with rear AC vent
• ‘Climatronic’ automatic air-conditioning
• Outside rear view mirrors, electrically-foldable
• Speed-sensing auto door locks

VW Ameo Highline Safety Features

• All Comfortline features and,
• Auto-dimming interior rear view mirror
• Front fog lamps with static cornering lights
• Rear de-fogger

VW Ameo Highline Infotainment Features

• All Comfortline features and,
• Touchscreen Infotainment System
• SMS viewer
• ™MirrorLink^
• Steering wheel with audio and bluetooth controls
• *Voice command

VW Ameo Colours
The VW Ameo will be available in 5 exterior color options – Tofee Brown, Blue Silk, Reflex Silver, Candy White and Carbon Steel.

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