Volkswagen Ameo – The Volkswagen Ameo was launched in 2016 as a filler between the Polo and Vento and it was essentially a Polo with a boot. Initially it got a 1.2 MPI petrol engine which was then replaced by a 1.0 MPI engine. It also got a 1.5-litre TDI diesel engine which even got a 7-speed DSG. The diesel engine isn’t BS6 compliant and sales of the Ameo weren’t that high to justify it being made BS6-compliant which is why it has been pulled off from the market. Meanwhile, the Polo and Vento have got new engines.
Renault Lodgy – The Lodgy was launched to rival the Maruti Ertiga and it got a 1.5-litre dCi diesel engine. The Lodgy shared a good number of components with the Duster and it boasted of a very robust suspension and a comfy ride. The quirky looks of the MPV didn’t fancy private buyers but the Lodgy found decent success in the commercial segment. Since this engine isn’t BS6 compliant, the Lodgy has been phased out. The Duster has been made BS6 compliant but it loses out on the diesel engine and AWD.
Honda BR-V – The Honda BR-V was a replacement to the Mobilio. The BR-V rivalled the Ertiga and shared its 1.5-litre petrol and diesel engines with the City. Both the engines are BS6-compliant but the BR-V has been discontinued due to low sales. It is also possible that Honda is probably freeing up space on the assembly lines for a new car.
