World Premiere Of The New Generation Volkswagen Polo

The Polo from Volkswagen is one of the world's best-selling supermini cars with nearly 14 million units produced. A new generation of the bestseller is now making its debut, which has been significantly updated technically. The new EU-6 engines and the infotainment and assistance systems of the Polo, have now taken enormous strides forward. The entire engine range was reconfigured. Volkswagen has realized fuel economy improvements of as much as 21%. The new Polo TDI BlueMotion sets a record with a combined fuel consumption of 3.2 l/100 km (82 g/km CO2) making it one of the most fuel-efficient cars on the planet. The Polo TSI BlueMotion, available starting later this year, also marks the first time that a Volkswagen with a petrol engine is being marketed as an independent BlueMotion model. In this car, 4.1 l/100 km and 94 g/km CO2 set top values.

OneShift Editorial Team

30 Jan 2014

The Polo will also be one of the first compact cars to launch with distinctive LED headlights – also starting later this year. Moreover, the base model, the Polo Trendline, is equipped with K7 headlights as standard. Another redesigned feature available immediately at market launch are dual round headlights with H7 technology (standard from Polo Comfortline).

A new electro-mechanical servo steering system improves steering properties. Volkswagen also offers the new optional Sport Select suspension which uses electronically controlled dampers so that drivers can choose between two tuning characteristics at the press of a button. Many other assistance systems of the Golf class are also making their way into the new Polo. They include the standard Automatic Post-Collision Braking System (automatically initiates braking after a collision), Driver Alert System, Front Assist ambient traffic monitoring system with City Emergency Braking and Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC). The view towards the rear can now be sharpened by the optional Rear Assist rear view camera as well.

Visually, the new Polo can be made out by sharper front and rear designs. Fresh colours, new interior materials and many other equipment details perfect the Volkswagen car. The latest generation Polo will already arrive on the market sometime this spring. First deliveries will be in Germany where, the car will be offered at the same selling price as the previous model, despite improved features and new technology.

Most other European countries will follow immediately thereafter. In Africa and Asia, the successor to the “2010 Car of the Year” will make its debut in the second half of the year. Along with the basic versions (Trendline, Comfortline and Highline), the Polo will also be offered again as a GTI, BlueGT, CrossPolo and the mentioned BlueMotion model. As in the debuts of the up! and the Beetle, at the market launch Volkswagen is also introducing an exclusively equipped launch model in Europe: the Polo “Fresh”. This high-end limited edition model will be offered in five body colours, with exclusive equipment features and a two-tone interior.

Take a closer look at the new Polo in our gallery.

Credits: Oneshift News Team