Volkswagen Ameo Review | The Good and Bad of the Ameo | CarWale

Aug 2, 2023

Volkswagen Ameo Review | The Good and Bad of the Ameo | CarWale

Going up against the likes of the Maruti Dzire, Honda Amaze and the Ford Aspire is no easy task. So, does the Volkswagen Ameo have a few tricks up its sleeve? In this video, Vikrant Singh tells you why you need to consider buying this underrated sub 4-metre sedan.

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0 -> The Volkswagen Ameo is one of the most underrated cars on sale currently.

4.56 -> It is a Compact sedan, which means it goes up against the likes of the

7.28 -> MARUTI Dzire and the Honda Amaze which in itself is tough competition.

13.2 -> No wonder, it doesn't exact fly off the shelves.

15.48 -> Now but is that reason enough to avoid or not consider the Volkswagen Ameo ?

20.84 -> We don’t think so.

21.8 -> In fact, it might have a few aces up its sleeve...

24.52 -> So, here’s a quick run down on what’s good and what’s not, about the Volkswagen Ameo,

28.76 -> because we feel it does belong in your consideration set.

42.8 -> All you have to do is close the doors of the Ameo to realise how solidly built it is.

48.28 -> And even on the inside, the fit and finish everywhere,

51.76 -> the way the dials and buttons operate,

55.04 -> and the look and feel of the plastic specially the steering area just makes you

60.96 -> feel that this car is going to last a very very long time.

64.4 -> But We won’t exactly call the interiors plush.

77.28 -> Now Volkswagen also got the seating position,

80.16 -> particularly for the driver, absolutely spot on.

82.96 -> so you got seat that adjust for movement here

87.6 -> and then you got back rest

89.32 -> that you can adjust and then you got

93.12 -> height adjust as well but that's not all

95.16 -> you can then adjust the stearing for reach and for rake.

100.4 -> So what it does it gives you the perfect driving position, no matter whether its you

106.32 -> a taller person or shorter person.

108.68 -> it just helps a different type of driver particular type of driver

112.32 -> to get the right driving position.

114.48 -> And then the visibility on the Ameo is also very good.

118.56 -> So you have got thin A pillars, you have got a dash that's not very high

123.16 -> so you have good visibility at the front and then you got this glass areas in the C pillar

130.16 -> which helps to look through specially when you coming and joining in to a main road

135.28 -> it helps good visibility.

144.84 -> Now the Ameo Diesel is the most powerful Diesel engines in its class.

148.2 -> No wonder it does 0 to 100kmph in just a little over 10 seconds.

153.28 -> and yes if you were wondering that is significantly quicker than the Dzire.

165.24 -> The engine is a 1.5-litre diesel. Makes around 110bhp and 250Nm of torque.

171.88 -> And that torque comes in and at as early at 1500rpm.

176.2 -> So you have got really flat torque.

178.2 -> so if you are at 1500rpm or above

180.76 -> the Ameo it just pulls like a train and every time you get on the gas

187.08 -> and even though it is a diesel engine, if you rev it, it doesn't sound all that bad.

195.24 -> in fact, it sounds a bit sporty

202.2 -> and thanks to all that torque flat torque

205.16 -> the Ameo is been giving us 14kmpl in city.

209.04 -> which I think is really good.

213.64 -> Now this engine is mated to a 5-speed slick-shifting gearbox

218.76 -> it has nice short, precise throws

221.72 -> it just falls to hand as if it were designed for me and

225 -> so ergonomically, it is really well done

233.2 -> Now the Ameo also does well in driving dynamic departments

236.2 -> but that something that almost every Volkswagen that we driven does well.

242.64 -> The Ameo's steering its a little heavy, but it precise ,

246.72 -> it's quick and it gives enough feedback to keep you engaged

252.16 -> So when you turn into a corner,

254.56 -> you know exactly how much steering input to put in

257.64 -> and the front end bites and there is a bit of roll but not enough

262.68 -> the interest away, it just keeps you quite involved

269.68 -> It’s also quite planted in a straight line, and that's a really good thing because

274.6 -> the way it gets to three digit speeds in such a hurry that you don't even notice

279.32 -> that you are there.

280.88 -> Ameo feels planted even if you want to make quick quick direction changes

284.68 -> at speed, it just stays flat, it wont get its rear moving

290.44 -> and thats a very confidence inspiring feeling

293.36 -> The Brakes again, good bite and good feel good progression

297.68 -> so dynamically well sorted.

302.96 -> The Ameo’s multimedia system isn’t anything exotic, we will give you that.

306.64 -> But, it’s the touch interface that has us completely floored.

309.96 -> The response, the lack of delay, and the exactness

312.56 -> of the system makes it lovely to use.

314.88 -> And of course there’s apple CarPlay and android auto as well.

318.72 -> Now, I am no expert at sound quality,

320.76 -> but I think this system does well in that regard as well.

334 -> It plays my Punjabi playlist at a high volume

336.8 -> without cracking or destroying my ear drums,

339.32 -> and it has voice control.

347.52 -> The Ameo has an acceptable wheelbase for its class.

350.12 -> But, it is narrower and not as tall as its competitors.

353.24 -> Also, the space utilisation inside isn’t the best in its segment.

359.32 -> So, not only does it have a comparatively smaller boot,

362.04 -> it also loses out on useable leg and head room

365.56 -> compared to its competition.

376.08 -> Now whether you are an existing Volkswagen owner or not

379.12 -> the general perception is that the brands after sales service is not all that good.

383.64 -> And like they say there can’t be smoke without fire,

386.48 -> so there has to be some amount of truth in that.

388.84 -> Now VW says that its working towards improving its after sales network

393.6 -> and infact it has been at it for a while. Has it improved?

396.68 -> well I don't Know. But, it's definitely worth looking into.

403.48 -> So there you have it, the good and not so good about the Volkswagen Ameo.