Volkswagen India recently launched a 1.6-litre
Volkswagen Polo which adds to its existing line-up powered by the 1.2-litre engine. The new hatchback with enhanced power will be available as a Highline petrol variant at Rs.6.16 lakh (ex-showroom price, Delhi).
Engine & TransmissionThe new
1.6-litre Polo is powered by a
4-cylinder petrol engine developing a power of
105bhp @ 5250rpm and a torque of
15.6kgm @ 3750rpm. It comes with a
5-speed manual gearbox and Volkswagen claims a
fuel economy of 15.96kmpl.
ExteriorThe new Volkswagen Polo features body-coloured bumpers, chrome strip in front grille, body-coloured outside door handles and mirrors, galvanized body with six-year anti-corrosion warranty and 15-inch alloy wheels.
InteriorThe interiors of new Volkswagen Polo come with gearshift knobs and interior door handles in chrome, chrome interior trim, storage compartments for one-liter bottles, 60/40 split folding rear seats and superior 'livon' upholstery.
| VOLKSWAGEN POLO SPECIFICATIONS |
| VARIANTS AVAILABLE | Highline |
| ENGINE | 1598cc, 4-Cylinder, In-line |
| MAX. POWER | 105bhp @ 5250rpm |
| MAX. TORQUE | 153Nm @ 3750rpm |
| TRANSMISSION | 5-speed manual |
| STEERING TYPE | Power |
| TURNING RADIUS | 4.97 metre |
| ACCELERATION( from 0-100 km/hr) | 11.1 sec |
| TOP SPEED | 183.8 kmph |
| BRAKES | Front :- Disc Rear :- Drum |
| SUSPENSION | Front :- McPherson Strut With Stabilizer Bar Rear :- Semi-Independent Trailing Arm |
| TYRES | 185/60 R15 (Alloy) |
| L x W x H | 3970 x 1682 x 1453 (mm) |
| WHEELBASE | 2456 mm |
| GROUND CLEARANCE | 168 mm |
| KERB WEIGHT | 1145 kg |
| FUEL TANK CAPACITY | 45 litre |
| MILEAGE | 15.96 kmpl |
| PRICE | Rs. 6.16 Lakhs |
FeaturesFront disc brakes, ABS, front airbags for driver and co-driver and electronic anti-theft immobilizer constitute new Polo's safety features.
Other features include a multi-function information display including door opening warning, height adjustable driving seats, adjustable power steering that improves drive comfort, rear defogger and power locks with remote transmitters.
ColoursCandy White (Non-Metallic)
Flash Red (Non-Metallic)
Pepper Grey (Metallic)
Glacier Blue (Metallic)
Reflex Silver (Metallic)
Deep Black (Metallic)
The Volkswagen Polo, whose sales were low at the beginning, has now picked the pace with sales of 3211 units in August. Volkswagen had also launched their new mid-size saloon, Volkswagen Vento this September. Volkswagen believes that the features included in Polo will help it boost their monthly sales number.
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