The Ameo looks identical to the Polo and Vento from the front.
This is a good thing since it thus gets the ‘family face’ but on the flip side I was disappointed that there’s nothing to distinguish it from other Volkswagens. There’s subtle differences though, but they are so minute, I learnt about them only during product presentations.
For instance, 35mm of the Polo’s front overhang has been reduced, which enabled Volkswagen to add length to the rear, since that’s where it matters more. Under the hood is the familiar three-cylinder, 1.2-litre petrol for now. The diesel will come in later, which will be the 1.5-litre four cylinder motor. The three pot petrol is refined, but performance isn’t exactly what would make you go bonkers.
Performance is decent and the Ameo though not the sprightliest, offers decent acceleration – be it from standstill or through the gears. The petrol powered Ameo is on offer in three variants. Pricing ranges from Rs 5.24 lakh for the Trendline to Rs 5.99 lakh for the Comfortline to Rs 7.05 lakh for the full-loaded Highline.
