Polo Official: VW Polo Mk.V
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Geneva Preview: Volkswagen unleashes the goods on new Polo
PRESS RELEASE:
The New Polo – World Premiere at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show
The new Polo is one of the safest cars worldwide;
Polo's TDI and TSI engines noticeably reduce fuel costs
Wolfsburg / Geneva, 02 March 2009 - No other car in this class has such a mature and high-end image as the new Polo. Comfort, quality and safety have all taken a considerable leap forward. One example: the Polo was specifically designed to attain the recently established, stricter and more comprehensive, 5-star EuroNCAP rating. The higher structural rigidity of the Polo's bodyshell contributes to these results. In the footwell area alone, intrusion – related to the car body's deformation strength in a frontal crash – was lowered by 50 percent! In the case of a side impact, the intrusion value was reduced by 20 percent.
Standard equipment for safety
In addition, the European version of the Polo now being presented is equipped with standard ESP electronic stabilization program with Hill Hold Control, and it has a highly effective network of airbags on board, including combined head-thorax airbags (integrated in the front seatbacks), belt tensioners and belt force limiters plus seatbelt warning indicator and head restraints that counteract the risk of whiplash injury (both front seats), three rear head restraints and Isofix child seat preparation.
Weight down, fuel consumption down
Despite significant improvements in all aspects of the car, it was possible to reduce the Polo's body weight by 7.5 percent. The introduction of new TDI and TSI engines, as well as the 7-speed dual clutch transmission (DSG), has resulted in considerably reduced fuel consumption and emissions over a wide range of engine power outputs. An excellent example here is the new 1.2 TSI. This turbo-charged four-cylinder direct injection gasoline engine produces 77 kW / 105 PS, yet it consumes just 5.5 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers (129 g/km CO2); this is 19 percent less than on the equivalent model of the previous generation!
In total, seven different engines will be offered on the new Polo in its first year – four gasoline and three diesel – spanning a power range from 44 kW / 60 PS to 77 kW / 105 PS. Five of these engines are entirely new or are being used for the first time in the Polo.
The new engines include all three TDIs (turbo-diesel direct-injection); thanks to the implementation for the first time of common rail technology in the Polo, these engines are both efficient and refined. The potential in the new TDI engines is clearly evident in the example of the Polo 1.6 TDI with 66 kW / 90 PS: when combined with a "BlueMotion package", its average fuel consumption of 3.8 liters per 100 kilometers and 96 g/km CO2 makes it the most fuel efficient and lowest emitting five-seater diesel in the world. The "BlueMotion package" may be combined with any of the three equipment lines developed for the Polo. Available for selection here are the base version "Trendline", the mid-level "Comfortline" and the top of the line "Highline".
Individually combinable high-tech features
Options that Polo drivers will be able to order on their new Volkswagen include static turning lights integrated in the front fog lights, (from "Comfortline" up), side curtain airbags (head airbag system for front and rear passengers), radio and radio-navigation systems and integrated hands-free telephone systems. A panorama sunroof and bi-xenon headlights will follow at a later time.
Market launch starts the end of June
Start of production of the five-door Polo is scheduled for the end of March. This will be followed, starting in the last week in June, by the market launch of the visually and technically advanced new edition of the million unit bestseller in Germany. Just two weeks later, thanks to an ambitious logistics plan, Volkswagen will begin selling the car across mainland Europe, and soon Polo engines will be revving up across all continents.
Note:
All data and equipment contained in this press release apply to models offered in Germany. They may differ in other countries. All information is subject to change or correction.
TDI, TSI, DSG and Twincharger are registered trademarks of Volkswagen AG or other companies of the Volkswagen Group in Germany and other countries.
PRESS RELEASE:
The New Polo – World Premiere at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show
The new Polo is one of the safest cars worldwide;
Polo's TDI and TSI engines noticeably reduce fuel costs
Wolfsburg / Geneva, 02 March 2009 - No other car in this class has such a mature and high-end image as the new Polo. Comfort, quality and safety have all taken a considerable leap forward. One example: the Polo was specifically designed to attain the recently established, stricter and more comprehensive, 5-star EuroNCAP rating. The higher structural rigidity of the Polo's bodyshell contributes to these results. In the footwell area alone, intrusion – related to the car body's deformation strength in a frontal crash – was lowered by 50 percent! In the case of a side impact, the intrusion value was reduced by 20 percent.
Standard equipment for safety
In addition, the European version of the Polo now being presented is equipped with standard ESP electronic stabilization program with Hill Hold Control, and it has a highly effective network of airbags on board, including combined head-thorax airbags (integrated in the front seatbacks), belt tensioners and belt force limiters plus seatbelt warning indicator and head restraints that counteract the risk of whiplash injury (both front seats), three rear head restraints and Isofix child seat preparation.
Weight down, fuel consumption down
Despite significant improvements in all aspects of the car, it was possible to reduce the Polo's body weight by 7.5 percent. The introduction of new TDI and TSI engines, as well as the 7-speed dual clutch transmission (DSG), has resulted in considerably reduced fuel consumption and emissions over a wide range of engine power outputs. An excellent example here is the new 1.2 TSI. This turbo-charged four-cylinder direct injection gasoline engine produces 77 kW / 105 PS, yet it consumes just 5.5 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers (129 g/km CO2); this is 19 percent less than on the equivalent model of the previous generation!
In total, seven different engines will be offered on the new Polo in its first year – four gasoline and three diesel – spanning a power range from 44 kW / 60 PS to 77 kW / 105 PS. Five of these engines are entirely new or are being used for the first time in the Polo.
The new engines include all three TDIs (turbo-diesel direct-injection); thanks to the implementation for the first time of common rail technology in the Polo, these engines are both efficient and refined. The potential in the new TDI engines is clearly evident in the example of the Polo 1.6 TDI with 66 kW / 90 PS: when combined with a "BlueMotion package", its average fuel consumption of 3.8 liters per 100 kilometers and 96 g/km CO2 makes it the most fuel efficient and lowest emitting five-seater diesel in the world. The "BlueMotion package" may be combined with any of the three equipment lines developed for the Polo. Available for selection here are the base version "Trendline", the mid-level "Comfortline" and the top of the line "Highline".
Individually combinable high-tech features
Options that Polo drivers will be able to order on their new Volkswagen include static turning lights integrated in the front fog lights, (from "Comfortline" up), side curtain airbags (head airbag system for front and rear passengers), radio and radio-navigation systems and integrated hands-free telephone systems. A panorama sunroof and bi-xenon headlights will follow at a later time.
Market launch starts the end of June
Start of production of the five-door Polo is scheduled for the end of March. This will be followed, starting in the last week in June, by the market launch of the visually and technically advanced new edition of the million unit bestseller in Germany. Just two weeks later, thanks to an ambitious logistics plan, Volkswagen will begin selling the car across mainland Europe, and soon Polo engines will be revving up across all continents.
Note:
All data and equipment contained in this press release apply to models offered in Germany. They may differ in other countries. All information is subject to change or correction.
TDI, TSI, DSG and Twincharger are registered trademarks of Volkswagen AG or other companies of the Volkswagen Group in Germany and other countries.
martinbo
Staff member
I'm thoroughly impressed. I mustn't show this to the wife - she'll want to give back the Scoob.
I love the premium look of VW's compact cars. Our little Polo is 6 years old now and is still as refined and well put together as it ever was. I expect this car to be every bit as good. I quite like the rear shoulder line and the integration with the squared rear tail-light. Reminds me of a Bentley Conti GT - which is no bad thing.
Once again, VW have proven that they make the most complete hatchbacks in the world.
I love the premium look of VW's compact cars. Our little Polo is 6 years old now and is still as refined and well put together as it ever was. I expect this car to be every bit as good. I quite like the rear shoulder line and the integration with the squared rear tail-light. Reminds me of a Bentley Conti GT - which is no bad thing.
Once again, VW have proven that they make the most complete hatchbacks in the world.
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Deleted member 182
Way better than Golf. Actually there is no need for Golf anymore.
VroomVroom
Autotechnik Ace
This is very impressive!!
Centurion
Subscriber
Look what we got here, a Polo that is more attractive than the Golf. I wonder what VAG are trying to do here as it almost seem like they are trying to turn the Polo into the "new Golf". I've seen the latest Golf on the roads, it's attractive but doesn't look sporty because of the upright rear and boring tail light design.
This on the other hand is a highly attractive car, love how it looks in silver. The GTI version should be a delight, and those Scirroco-ish cues are very welcomed. I give this car 3 thumbs up. Here's the money shot:
This on the other hand is a highly attractive car, love how it looks in silver. The GTI version should be a delight, and those Scirroco-ish cues are very welcomed. I give this car 3 thumbs up. Here's the money shot:
bmer
Tire Trailblazer
I have mixed feelings about this. On the other hand I'm relieved that VW finally replaces the current Polo which feels like it has been on the market for something like 12 years. But on the other hand I'm not impressed by this new one. It must be one of very few cars that actually look old before they are on sale. There are some details on this new Polo that give an impression it's not "German Volkswagen" but rather a product from VW South America.
The interior seems decent for its class, nothing too fancy was expected anyway. The rear end on the other hand is as bland and vertically flat as can be. A far cry from the stylish and sexy rear of the Scirocco (or even Golf VI). Actually the whole exterior is very bland and dated and reminds me of 90's VW design language. I wish they had been more imaginative than this. All the surfaces on the car are just so flat and boring...
I wasn't exactly expecting it to blow me away but I don't think I was being unreasonable when I expected it to be more exciting than VW Caddy.
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The interior seems decent for its class, nothing too fancy was expected anyway. The rear end on the other hand is as bland and vertically flat as can be. A far cry from the stylish and sexy rear of the Scirocco (or even Golf VI). Actually the whole exterior is very bland and dated and reminds me of 90's VW design language. I wish they had been more imaginative than this. All the surfaces on the car are just so flat and boring...
I wasn't exactly expecting it to blow me away but I don't think I was being unreasonable when I expected it to be more exciting than VW Caddy.
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Deleted member 25
Much better than what i expected, this is exactly how a vag should look, clean, simple elegant & modern yet not boring & dull. My only concern is once again the central console which could have been lowered a bit.
NarutoRamen
Kraftwagen König
I actually quite like this car. the design is very crisp and well proportioned. Good job VW. Of course, the interior could be designed a little differently, it's like I've been looking at that interior for YEARS.
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Deleted member 182
I do have to admit that the rear lights are a bit too weak.
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