Volkswagen India has launched another limited edition of the Vento which offers digital entertainment and connectivity. The Vento Konekt features a high-end Blaupunkt infotainment system with GPS navigation, Bluetooth telephony and 3G Internet connectivity.
Available on Comfortline and Highline variants of the Vento, the Konekt package includes a Blaupunkt infotainment system, with GPS navigation and hands-free, Bluetooth-enabled telephony. Integrated into the centre console at the front, the new infotainment system features a high-resolution 7-inch TFT touchscreen colour display, the latest Igo-Navtech maps for navigation, USB connectivity and iPhone/iPod compatibility.
The Vento Konekt package also includes a rear-seat entertainment system, which features an Android-powered Bluetooth-enabled 8-inch Blaupunkt tablet with 3G-compatibility, twin-SIM functionality and Wi-Fi capability. With its HD colour display, this tablets lets rear seat occupants enjoy 16 channels of live television, Internet radio, weather updates, live stock market feeds and more. This high-end tablet allows users to access social media apps like Facebook and Twitter, use Google Maps for navigation, make video calls with a 3G data connection and even find the nearest Volkswagen dealer/service centre.
Leatherette seat covers and ‘Konekt’ badging on the boot and on the scuff plates completes the Konekt package.
Prices of the Volkswagen Vento Konekt (ex-showroom Delhi):
Petrol:
- Comfortline: Rs 8.02 lakh
- Highline: Rs 8.97 lakh
Diesel:
- Comfortline: Rs 9.19 lakh
- Highline: Rs 10.02 lakh
This could be the final limited edition as VW will soon launch the Vento facelift with a new diesel heart and a DSG gearbox. Also expect higher number of features in the 2014 Vento to make more competitive against the Verna and Honda City.