Updated Volkswagen Vento, Polo Spied Testing In India

Pictured: Russia-Spec Polo GT

We also expect other cosmetic changes on the Polo twins, similar to the Russian model. The front bumper and grille on the Russian Polo GT look similar to that of the now-discontinued India-spec Polo GTI, although with chrome inserts instead of the red highlights in the Polo GTI. Expect the updated Polo to feature similar design changes as the updated Vento.

If launched in the coming few months, the updated Vento is expected to carry forward the same set of petrol and diesel engines. The petrol Vento is available with two engines: a 1.6-litre unit producing 105PS of power and 153Nm mated to a 5-speed MT and a 1.2-litre TSI engine good for 105PS and 175Nm with a 7-speed DSG. The Vento diesel is available with a 1.5-litre diesel engine producing 110PS and 250Nm. It can be had either with a 5-speed MT or a 7-speed DSG.

However, with the introduction of BSVI in India from April 2020, VW might offer the Vento here in petrol guise only. The carmaker might introduce the 1.0-litre petrol engine from Polo and Ameo on the Vento. In that case, though, the 1.0-litre unit will be available in turbocharged avatar, making more power and torque.