We are in a world where all that one cares for is brash talks, loud looks and over-the-top ideas. Every automobile manufacturer is striving to make bold statements with their products. Some have picture perfect looks, some care for nothing but about eking out the last possible kilometer from a drop of fuel and then there are those who believe in pure performance.
In the midst of all this, what is fading away is the subtlety and refinement—small things that might not matter in the big picture, but without which a product would never be what it intended to. That is the difference between Volkswagen and the rest of the brands in the ring. Today, on our tarmac is their brand new entry-level sedan, the Vento. This car has been specifically designed looking at the market conditions and customer needs of our country. From all that is on offer clearly indicates that Vento is eyeing to replace the current people’s favorite in this segment: Honda City. Let’s get inside and get this going with...
Brand Volkswagen stands apart with its subtle and refined taste of designing. You will never find a product which screams and screeches for attention. In fact, we feel it is the people who shun the limelight, deserve a VW. For, unlike the rest, they have been there and already done that. There is nothing that we need to prove to the world—is the design philosophy of the Vento.
At first look, you might feel that the Vento is just the addition of a boot to the Polo, their hatchback; much the way Suzuki DZire is to the Swift. But when you scrape through the surface and dig deeper, differences begin to pop out. The exterior has a smooth and natural finish to it. There are no sporty lines or curvy profiles, but a simple design that is pleasing to the eye and would appeal to a wider audience. It does not come out as an overly butch car too but in fact does a balancing act of giving us a design which can pull through any season.
In simpler terms, it is like that denim pair you have been wearing for ages... whatever be the occasion. The simplicity of the exterior is emulated in the cabin and you notice the differences from the Polo. The dash and the instrument cluster look clean with a sturdy and comfortable-to-hold steering wheel. One feature that is a first in this segment is a level behind the front passenger seat. It allows you to adjust the leg space by moving the front seat according to your need. This is something which the backbencher would thoroughly enjoy.
The Vento has taken care of details which are normally brushed under the carpet: The noise when the door shuts has a very premium feel to it; the horn has a refined note and does not mimic a squeaking mouse. Comfort wise, VW has gone all out. And in doing so, they have preferred the rear seats to the front. The car has a nice thigh support and even if one dozes off during a long haul, the head will not end up banging on a hard place or a rock.
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