VW Polo And Vento Get Yet Another Special Edition For Diwali 2020

• VW Polo Red and White Edition is priced at Rs 9.19 lakh while the Vento costs Rs 11.49 lakh.
• It’s based on the newly introduced Polo’s Highline Plus AT variant and Vento’s Highline AT variant.
• The main update is the dual-tone colour scheme on both models.

Volkswagen India has launched Red and White Editions of both the Polo and the Vento. It’s offered with the automatic gearbox only and is based on the newly introduced Polo Highline Plus AT and Vento Highline AT variants. Earlier, the automatic gearbox was limited to the Polo’s GT and Vento’s Highline Plus variants. Here are the prices:

All prices, ex-showroom

*Introductory pricing

The prices of both Red and White Edition models are the same as that of the newly introduced Polo Highline Plus AT and Vento Highline AT variants. These are likely to be produced in limited quantities. The Polo Highline Plus AT is Rs 48,000 cheaper than the top-spec GT, while the Vento Highline AT is a whopping Rs 1.50 lakh more affordable than the Highline Plus variant.  

The Red And White Edition cars get their own unique colour schemes. The Polo is offered in three shades: Flash Red/White, Sunset Red/Black and Candy White/Black while the Vento is offered with the last two options. This is also the first time VW is offering a white roof on the Polo. Both models get body decals on the doors and ‘Red and White’ badging on the front fenders. 

Apart from the new colour schemes and the lower-spec AT variants, both models remain unchanged. They are powered by VW Group’s 110PS/175Nm 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine. While this engine is offered with a 6-speed manual transmission, the Red and White Edition can only be had with a 6-speed torque converter automatic.  

The Polo and Vento are some of the oldest models in their respective segments. The Red and White editions add a dose of sportiness and could pull more customers to the showroom. Both models can be booked online or via your closest Volkswagen dealer. 

The Polo rivals the Maruti Suzuki Baleno, Tata Altroz, and the upcoming Hyundai Elite i20. The Vento, on the other hand, locks horns with the Maruti Suzuki Ciaz, Skoda Rapid, Hyundai Verna, Honda City, and Toyota Yaris.