Built especially for India, a new corporate edition of the Volkswagen Ameo Compact sedan has been introduced today. The Ameo Corporate edition is available at a special introductory price starting at INR 6.69 Lakh for the MPI Highline Plus MT variant. It is also available, powered by a 1.5-litre TDI diesel engine in the Highline Plus MT trim at INR 7.99 Lakh. This variant is paired with a manual gearbox too.
As is applicable for all Volkswagen cars in India since January 1st, 2019, these versions of the Ameo will come with a standard 4 years / 100,000 km warranty, free roadside assistance for 4 years and 3 free services in one year or up to 15,000 kilometres. The Ameo range also offers dual airbags, ABS and a galvanised steel body as standard for all its variants. With this Highline Plus MT variant, the Ameo comes fitted with heat-insulating glass on the windshield, 16″ alloy wheels, a flat-bottom steering wheel, cooled glovebox, footwell lamps, leather-wrapped steering and gear knob, 4-speaker touchscreen infotainment system with Mirrorlink, Android Auto and CarPlay compatibility, one-touch power windows on all doors and height adjustable driver’s seat.
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In addition to the above, the Ameo also comes with Cruise control, reverse parking sensors and camera, rear AC vent, front centre armrest, and rain sensing wipers. The 1.0-litre 3-cylinder petrol engine cranks out 76 PS @ 6,200 rpm 95 NM between 3,000-4,300 rpm and is paired with a 5-speed manual gearbox. On the other hand, the 1.5-litre four-cylinder diesel engine is rated for 110 PS @ 4,000 rpm and 250 NM between 1500-3000 rpm.
With the VW group announcing that it is renewing its focus for the Indian market, the company will be developing India-specific products which will be tailored to suit our tastes. The VW group is also investing heavily to develop local R&D for the same reason. Speaking about the launch of the Ameo’s corporate edition, Mr Steffen Knapp, Director, Volkswagen Passenger Cars said, “The made-for-India and made-in-India Ameo is specifically developed for the Indian market. It’s a true testament of German engineering in a compact sedan filled with segment-leading features. Through the Ameo Corporate edition, we aim to offer globally renowned standards of safety, quality and fun-to-drive experience to all our customers”