The Volkswagen has started its own bit of playing the role in the Indian market by introducing its new POLO, which is going to be manufactured at its first manufacturing plant in Chakan near Pune in India. plant. The company had landed only two of its models, the Passat and the Jetta in India, which often we don't really see too much. But, they have a hand full of dealers. The Volkswagen really needs something to kick-start its Indian innings.
By the end of the year, when the brand new facility comes on line, the POLO seems to be the stuff that's going to roll out. This is the all new 5th generation POLO.
Like all Volkswagen designs, the POLO too shares the strong expressive nose. Simplicity has been the main styling theme of the Polo. It has an elegant and expressive styling.
In my own words, what I could say is that, Polo is not a cute car, this is not a cheesy car. It is a handsome, muscular and a solid car. For my eyes, this is considered to be one of the most handsome among the small cars that exist today.
There are a number of interesting details regarding the Polo. For instance, consider its hatch, if you hold and press the VW round, the hatch gets opened. This is in a similar fashion to the Passat. It's boot space exists in two layers. So, you can hide some expensive and important stuff under the tray separating the two layers. The boot volume is 280 liters, which is smaller when compared with the Skoda Fabia, and the space inside is also a little tighter.
Finally, it can be considered as having Best in class interiors. The Indian variants will alo get the dual toned dashboard, including the features like ABS, twin air bags, and the Electronic stability control, which is generally found missing in the Indian cars. The company plans to launch Volkswagen Polo in highly competitive price range of Rs 4 to 5 lakhs. So, be ready to move on a POLO.
Some of its features are mentioned below:-
New TDI and TSI engines, coupled with a 7-speed dual clutch transmission (DSG)
Seven different engines on offer – four petrol and three diesel (power range from 44 kW/60 Bhp to 77 kW/105 Bhp)
A new 1.2 TSI turbo-charged four-cylinder direct injection petrol engine produces 77 kW / 105 PS consumes 5.5 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers (129 g/km CO2) – 19 percent less than on the previous generation model.
A 1.6 TDI with 66 kW/90 Bhp: when combined with a Blue moon package, returns an average fuel consumption of 3.6 liters per 100 kilometers and 96 g/km CO2 making it the “most fuel efficient and lowest emitting five-seater diesel in the world”.
Blue moon package consists of,
- weight cut down to 1,080 kilogram
- uses an advanced engine start/stop system, also benefits from a regenerative braking system
- 15-inch alloy wheels fitted low rolling resistance tires
10mm reduction in ride height, a slightly modified front end, aerodynamically efficient underbody
Volkswagen Polo BlueMotion is expected to roll out next year globally; Indian debut still a question mark.
Designed to attain the recently established, stricter and more comprehensive, 5-star EuroNCAP rating.Standard ESP electronic stabilization program with Hill Hold Control.
Body weight reduced by 7.5 percent, for better dynamics and higher efficiency.
Static turning lights integrated in the front fog lights.
Side curtain airbags (head airbag system for front and rear passengers).
Integrated Stereo and radio-navigation systems.
Integrated hands-free telephone systems.
Panorama sunroof and bi-xenon headlights.
