Volkswagen’s new subcompact sedan which was supposed to debut at the 2016 Auto Expo will be called the ‘Ameo’.
Volkswagen’s new subcompact sedan which was supposed to debut at the 2016 Auto Expo will be called the ‘Ameo’. The company revealed this name in a press release and also teased the car by revealing its taillight. The name is derived from the Latin word ‘Amo’ which means ‘I love’.
Volkswagen has been in the wrong news lately in India as well as globally due to the Dieselgate scandal. But that is not stopping the company from launching new models in India. The company was rumoured for a very long time to be developing a sub 4-metre car and is all set to launch it at the upcoming Auto Expo. But the company has revealed the car’s name in advance and as mentioned above will be called the ‘Ameo’ The car is expected to set high standards of safety, interior quality and build in its segment.
As far as looks are concerned, the car will have a stubby rear end due to length restrictions. The front though is shared with the facelifted Volkswagen Polo with the double barrel headlamps with the smoked out black treatment. The silhouette is expected to be similar to the Polo till the rear doors. On the insides, the car will get an interior similar to the Polo. The multifunction flat bottom steering wheel, the infotainment system and the interior colour theme could be carried over from the hatchback as well. The Volkswagen Ameo will have class leading build quality and a premium appeal for sure.
Engine options are expected to be carried over from the Polo hatchback, which means this car will get a 1.2-litre 3-cylinder petrol that develops 75BHP and a 1.5-litre 4-cylinder diesel that develops 89BHP. Both engines will be offered with a slick 5-speed manual gearbox but it is unsure whether Volkswagen will offer the TSI-DSG combo with this car as it will sky-rocket the prices. The Ameo is expected to be priced slightly higher than its competitors like the Maruti DZire and the Ford Figo Aspire starting at approximately Rs. 5.80 lakhs going up to Rs. 9 lakhs.