The Germans are known for their obsession with quality and the new VW Polo is just another tribute to their legacy. For a fan (and owner) of the previous version of this car, the new Polo is a basket full of delights. From a more aggressive looking front grill and bumper, to sophisticated chrome trims the latest from the stables of Volkswagen is all set to thrill.
The New Polo is being offered now with a 1.5 litre pepped up diesel mill that churns out an astounding 88bhp revving at 4200 revolutions per minute, enough to throw you back in your seat when you are in the mood to take off. The engine is smoother now than the previous version and torque flows well from 1400 rpm up to 5000 rpm after which it begins to tail off. The steering of the car is more responsive than the previous one and it handles better on curbs and bends. The suspension does not crash over potholes now as it did in the previous version of the car, while the brakes have been tweaked to be more reliable than before.
Volkswagen has changed the interiors considerably, with a restyled flat bottom steering wheel which is standard while on the Highline it comes with piano black and chrome accent finishing. The Highline also comes with a new gear knob which also has piano black finishing. The two tone beige interiors remain the same but are still enough to pamper you with leather wrapped steering and hand brake or comfortable seats courtesy Volkswagen and their quality obsession. The leg room in the rear seats however has not changed and is insufficient, while visibility in the rear view mirror still remains poor. The shape of the dash hasn’t changed but there is a new audio console which is more user-friendly and has a lot more features such as aux-in, USB, SD card input which comes in the Highline and the Comfortline. The Highline gets Bluetooth connectivity and voice command for you mobile devices.
The Highline also comes with an automatic air conditioning console, while the Trendline and the Comfortline come with a manual air conditioning. There are some more additional features like one touch up-down for all four windows on the car. The fuel gauge console has bigger characters which are now white in color, the diesel variants of the car also come with a shift indicator. The brightness of all the digital displays in the car now increases when headlights are off and decreases when headlights are in use for a more convenient drive experience.
On the outside the car has a few changes which may be easy to miss unless you look closer. There is a new front bumper which has a remodeled air dam and a chrome accent over it leaving it looking sleeker than ever. While the back has a sportier bumper with rear reflectors and a new license plate carrier. The tail lamp has been made more edgy which goes well with the overall flow of the car, while there are new dual beam headlamps in the front. The front grill has been modified slightly with a chrome accent and the fog lamps are now redesigned with cornering lights.
Quality, comfort and convenience are what the company has stressed on since the beginning and continue to do so with the new Polo. The drive on city roads is pleasant even on potholes and broken roads. The car holds its ground boasting of Volkswagen’s build quality.
Engine
Transmission
Max Power
Max Torque
Fuel Efficiency
1,498cc, TDI
5-speed Manual
88 bhp@ 4200rpm
230 Nm@ 1500-2500rpm
20.14 kmpl
Suspension: Front/Rear
Brake: Front/ Rear
Fuel Tank Capacity
Tyres: Front/ Rear
Price
McPherson Strut /Semi-independent trailing arm
Disc /Drum
45 litres
185/60 R15
Rs 7,37,000 (ex-showroom, Delhi)
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