Volkswagen Vento Konekt Limited Edition launched at Rs 7.84 lakh

Volkswagen has added new features to the current generation Vento in the shape of the limited edition Volkswagen Vento Konekt. Available on Comfortline and Highline variants of the Volkswagen Vento, the Konekt package includes a Blaupunkt infotainment system, with GPS navigation and hands-free, Bluetooth-enabled telephony. Integrated into the centre console is a 7-inch TFT touchscreen colour display, the latest Igo-Navtech maps for navigation, USB connectivity and iPhone/iPod compatibility. Distinguishing the Volkswagen Vento Konekt are, along with 'Konekt' badging on the boot and on the scuff plates.

The 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.

Speaking at the launch of the limited edition Volkswagen Vento Konekt, Michael Mayer, Director, Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Volkswagen Group Sales India Pvt. Ltd. said, "With their fast-paced, active lifestyles, our customers demand seamless, 24x7 connectivity and digital entertainment in their car. The Vento Konekt fully addresses this requirement; the package offers the latest in GPS navigation, Bluetooth telephony and social network connectivity. The Android-powered tablet at the rear also means that dozens of useful apps and games are never more than a click away. We're sure that our customers will quite enjoy the Vento Konekt experience." 

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Mechanically the car remains unchanged. Prices for the petrol variants of Volkswagen Vento Konekt are between Rs 7.84 to Rs 9.8 lakh while the diesel variants cost between Rs 8.99 lakh to Rs 9.8 lakh (ex-showroom Mumbai). Volkswagen will be launching facelift 2014 Volkswagen Vento next month.