VW Ameo Press Release

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Volkswagen announces World Premiere of compact
sedan, Volkswagen Ameo, in India
 First ever product in the compact sedan segment from
Volkswagen : Designed for India; made in India
 To be showcased at the Delhi Motor Show 2016 at Volkswagen
pavilion
New Delhi, February 2, 2016: Volkswagen, Europe’s leading car
manufacturer, today unveiled the Volkswagen Ameo, the first sub 4-metre
sedan by the brand. Making its world premiere at the Delhi Motor Show, the
Volkswagen Ameo will be available with two fuel options - 1.2L 3-cylinder MPI
and 1.5L 4-cylinder TDI engine.
A truly global carline, the Volkswagen Ameo has been designed and
engineered for the Indian market and will be manufactured at the Volkswagen
plant in Chakan, Maharashtra.
Volkswagen Ameo has been designed very carefully keeping in mind the
compact sedan segment in India and the Indian customer. It reflects the
seamless integration of innovative proportions giving it a sporty and a dynamic
stance. Continuing Volkswagen’s core design philosophy of timeless appeal
and sharp, distinctive lines, Ameo has special design highlights like the front
spoiler lip in body colour or the distinctive fold in the outer edges of the front
bumper.
The Ameo caters to the young urban Indian who is taking tentative, hopeful
steps into the most important phases of his life.
The 1.2L MPI engine will be mated to 5-speed manual gear box. While the
1.5L TDI engine will be available with 5-speed manual transmission & 7-speed
DSG transmission options. For Volkswagen, safety is of paramount importance
and hence, Volkswagen Ameo comes with essential safety features. All
variants will come equipped with dual front airbags and ABS as standard. The
superior build quality of Volkswagen Ameo like all Volkswagen cars will result
in a brilliant combination of class leading ride quality, handling and high-speed
stability.
Keeping in focus the comfort and convenience of its driver and passengers,
Volkswagen Ameo will be equipped with first in segment features like cruise
control, rain sensing wipers along with static cornering lights and the dynamic
Touchscreen multimedia music system with Mirror link, I-pod connectivity,
phonebook / SMS viewer.
Embodying Volkswagen’s philosophy of #Think Ahead. Think New,
Volkswagen Ameo will be available for a customer preview at the Delhi Auto

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Expo from February 5 - February 9, 2016. This carline is expected to be
launched in the Indian market in H2 - 2016.
On the occasion of this announcement, Mr. Jürgen Stackmann, Board
Member for Sales and Marketing, Volkswagen Passenger Cars, said,
“India is an important market for Volkswagen and it will become even more
important in the future. Today we present the next big step to you. A car that is
specially designed for the Indian market. A car that is ‘made for India’ and
‘made in India. We are confident that this car will raise the bar in dynamic
compact segment. We call it: The Ameo – made by Volkswagen in India.”
Mr. Stackmann further added, “We at Volkswagen are listening to our Indian
customers, to their needs and priorities. And we offer the right products. During
the next fiscal year, we will be launching 4 new models, bringing our greatest
model range ever to the Indian showrooms.”
Mr. Michael Mayer, Director, Volkswagen Passenger Cars India said,
Today is a very special day for Volkswagen in India, as we unveil our first ever
made-for-India carline, Volkswagen Ameo. The compact sedan segment
continues to garner much interest among Indian consumers and we are happy
to mark our presence in this competitive and dynamic segment. Through the
Volkswagen Ameo, we bring the highest technology and safety standards to
the compact sedan segment. We have had a successful couple of years in
India, and look forward to further expanding the Volkswagen India family.”
Highlight Features:
 Cruise control (1st
in segment)
 Rain sensing wipers (1st
in segment)
 Driver & Passenger airbag (standard in all variants)
 ABS (standard in all variants)
 Rear view camera with parking sensors
 Touchscreen multimedia music system with Mirror link, I-pod
connectivity, phonebook / SMS viewer
 “Climatronic” automatic AC with dust & pollen filter
 Electrically adjustable & foldable ORVMs with LED turn indicators
 Cooled glove box
 Auto dimming IRVM
 Tilt & telescopic steering wheel
 Static cornering light
 Alloy Wheels
 Front center arm rest with rear AC vent
Imp : Detailed features attached as Annexure I
About Volkswagen:
Volkswagen, a leading carmaker in Europe, sells its broad model range, from
the up! to the Phaeton, in more than 150 countries worldwide. Volkswagen
currently offers the Polo, Vento, Jetta and Beetle in India.

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Volkswagen Communication
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Gagan Mangal
Telephone: +91 - 8879300107
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Annexure I
FEATURES
Exterior:
 Body colored bumpers, detailing in chrome
 Chrome applique on door handles
 Alloy wheels
 Static cornering light
Interior:
 Rain sensing wipers (1st
in segment)
 Cruise control (1st
in segment)
 Front center armrest with rear AC vent
 “Climatronic” automatic AC with dust & pollen filter
 Electrically adjustable & foldable ORVMs with turn indicators
 Cooled glove box
 Auto dimming IRVM
 Tilt & telescopic steering wheel
 Leather wrapped multi-function steering wheel
 Small leather package (gearshift knob)
 Driver seat, height adjustable
 Rear seat one piece fold
 Multifunction display
 All 4-power windows with comfort function & pinch guard safety
 Central locking, remote control
Safety:
 Rear view camera with parking sensors
 ABS (standard in all variants)
 Driver & Passenger airbag (standard in all variants)
 Lane change indicator
 Fog lights - front
 Fog light - rear
 Electronic anti-theft immobilizer
 Defogger

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Infotainment system:
 Touchscreen multimedia music system
 Radio, CD MP3 player
 USB
 AUX-IN
 SD Card Reader
 4 speakers
 Bluetooth connectivity
 Mirror link
 Voice control
 I-pod connectivity
 Phonebook / SMS viewer