Volkswagen Ameo Corporate Edition launched at Rs. 6.69 lakh

TusharK · 12th April 2019, 17:55

Volkswagen has launched the Ameo Corporate Edition at an introductory price of Rs. 6.69 lakh for the Highline Plus petrol variant and Rs. 7.99 lakh (ex-showroom) for the Highline Plus diesel.

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The Ameo Corporate Edition is based on the Highline Plus trim and comes equipped with features such as cruise control, rain sensing wipers, static cornering lights, automatic climate control and a touchscreen infotainment system with AppConnect. The car comes with dual airbags and ABS.

The Ameo Corporate Edition is available with two engine options including a 1.0-litre, 3-cylinder petrol engine that produces 75 BHP @ 6,200 rpm and 95 Nm of torque @ 3,000-4,300 rpm and a 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder diesel unit that puts out 109 BHP @ 4,000 rpm and 250 Nm @ 1,500-3,000 rpm. Both engines are paired with a 5-speed manual gearbox.

The Ameo Corporate Edition is available in five colour options - Lapiz Blue, Reflex Silver, Candy White, Toffee Brown and Carbon Steel.

Link to Team-BHP News

DeepakS · 14th April 2019, 14:18

8 lakhs INR ex-showroom is great value for money considering that this variant is based on Highline Plus.

84.monsoon · 15th April 2019, 14:01

Highline plus is priced at Rs. 9.1 laks ex-showroom for the Diesel manual, so this is a cool 1.1 Lakhs off on ex-showroom price.

I wish they would offer a cut price AT variant (Comfortline Diesel AT with DSG) for around 7 lacs ex-showroom. That would be a practical hot rod with all essential features and a great engine+ transmission combo.

thirumalkumaran · 15th April 2019, 16:01

Is this "exactly" a highline plus or some corners have been cut?
If yes, do we have a comparison between Highline plus and Corporate edition?

thirumalkumaran · 21st April 2019, 15:45

Mods: I couldn't update the previous post, Thus posting as a follow on.

Went to the showroom and had a discussion and test drive for the 1.0 petrol variant.
This version is "exactly" a highline plus, manufactured in 2018.
Getting too curious, as on road in around 8L, asked for a test drive and below are my observations.

Test drove the 1.0 Mpi, and already had my hopes low considering the specs and displacement. And it has to pull a ton of weight (literally) with less than 100Nm.

But, I was surprised to find it is really good at low end drivability. I'm pretty sure VW knew this mindset and tuned the power and torque curve to kick in as early as possible.
This might be one of the refined 3 cylinder engines used. added to the stability and rigidity of the platform, it was a really good drive.
Intrigued to find the up-shift prompt starts as early as 2000 rpm!
I would say, if you need to judge this engine based on the older 1.2 MPI, do a test drive. This is not an enthusiast engine, but could be named as a "really good" city engine.
If your usage is mainly in city (and in places like Bangalore where you don't reach 4th Gear) this needs a serious look.
BTW, I managed to touch 100(a bit slowly) but the engine was relatively stress free. so if you drive at highways occasionally and not intending to reach high speeds. you can put this in the list.

12th April 2019, 17:55	#1
TusharK Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Pune Posts: 6,935 Thanked: 61,154 Times	Volkswagen Ameo Corporate Edition launched at Rs. 6.69 lakh Volkswagen has launched the Ameo Corporate Edition at an introductory price of Rs. 6.69 lakh for the Highline Plus petrol variant and Rs. 7.99 lakh (ex-showroom) for the Highline Plus diesel. The Ameo Corporate Edition is based on the Highline Plus trim and comes equipped with features such as cruise control, rain sensing wipers, static cornering lights, automatic climate control and a touchscreen infotainment system with AppConnect. The car comes with dual airbags and ABS. The Ameo Corporate Edition is available with two engine options including a 1.0-litre, 3-cylinder petrol engine that produces 75 BHP @ 6,200 rpm and 95 Nm of torque @ 3,000-4,300 rpm and a 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder diesel unit that puts out 109 BHP @ 4,000 rpm and 250 Nm @ 1,500-3,000 rpm. Both engines are paired with a 5-speed manual gearbox. The Ameo Corporate Edition is available in five colour options - Lapiz Blue, Reflex Silver, Candy White, Toffee Brown and Carbon Steel. Link to Team-BHP News
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DeepakS BHPian Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Jodhpur Posts: 113 Thanked: 181 Times	Re: Volkswagen Ameo Corporate Edition launched at Rs. 6.69 lakh 8 lakhs INR ex-showroom is great value for money considering that this variant is based on Highline Plus.
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84.monsoon Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chennai Posts: 2,442 Thanked: 11,722 Times	Re: Volkswagen Ameo Corporate Edition launched at Rs. 6.69 lakh Highline plus is priced at Rs. 9.1 laks ex-showroom for the Diesel manual, so this is a cool 1.1 Lakhs off on ex-showroom price. I wish they would offer a cut price AT variant (Comfortline Diesel AT with DSG) for around 7 lacs ex-showroom. That would be a practical hot rod with all essential features and a great engine+ transmission combo.
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thirumalkumaran BHPian Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Bangalore Posts: 79 Thanked: 161 Times	Re: Volkswagen Ameo Corporate Edition launched at Rs. 6.69 lakh Is this "exactly" a highline plus or some corners have been cut? If yes, do we have a comparison between Highline plus and Corporate edition?
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thirumalkumaran BHPian Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Bangalore Posts: 79 Thanked: 161 Times	Re: Volkswagen Ameo Corporate Edition launched at Rs. 6.69 lakh Mods: I couldn't update the previous post, Thus posting as a follow on. Went to the showroom and had a discussion and test drive for the 1.0 petrol variant. This version is "exactly" a highline plus, manufactured in 2018. Getting too curious, as on road in around 8L, asked for a test drive and below are my observations. Test drove the 1.0 Mpi, and already had my hopes low considering the specs and displacement. And it has to pull a ton of weight (literally) with less than 100Nm. But, I was surprised to find it is really good at low end drivability. I'm pretty sure VW knew this mindset and tuned the power and torque curve to kick in as early as possible. This might be one of the refined 3 cylinder engines used. added to the stability and rigidity of the platform, it was a really good drive. Intrigued to find the up-shift prompt starts as early as 2000 rpm! I would say, if you need to judge this engine based on the older 1.2 MPI, do a test drive. This is not an enthusiast engine, but could be named as a "really good" city engine. If your usage is mainly in city (and in places like Bangalore where you don't reach 4th Gear) this needs a serious look. BTW, I managed to touch 100(a bit slowly) but the engine was relatively stress free. so if you drive at highways occasionally and not intending to reach high speeds. you can put this in the list.
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