Volkswagen has just launched a facelift for its Polo premium hatchback. The Polo range now starts from Rs 5.83 lakh for the Trendline petrol and goes all the way up to Rs 9.89 lakh for the GT TDI; there are a total of eight versions of the Polo on sale now. The Polo facelift only features cosmetic changes – there’s a new GTI-inspired front bumper with a honeycomb grille, new side skirts and new taillights, to name a few. The facelift also gets a new Sunset Red colour in addition to the previously available colour options.
Mechanically, the Polo continues to use the 1.0-litre petrol, 1.2-litre turbo-petrol and 1.5-litre diesel engines. The 76hp, 1.0-litre three-cylinder petrol and the 90hp, 1.5-litre four-cylinder TDI diesel engines are available on all variants except the GT. The Polo GT is equipped with either the 105hp, 1.2-litre four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine paired to a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic or the 1.5-litre diesel engine is tuned to produce 110hp.
The German carmaker has updated the equipment on offer across the entire Polo range, though it is worth noting that the prices of the hatchback have also increased by Rs 12,000-17,000. We have compiled prices and a list of all the features available on each variant below.
Polo Trendline [Rs 5.83 – 7.35 lakh]
- 1.0-litre petrol engine with 5-speed manual
- 1.5-litre diesel engine with 5-speed manual
- Dual airbags
- ABS
- Rear parking sensors
- Adjustable front and rear headrests
- Rear fog light
- 14-inch steel wheels with full covers shod in 175/70 R14 tyres
- Turn indicators integrated in the body coloured ORVMs
- Black and grey interior theme
- Tilt and telescopic adjust for the steering
- Driver-side dead pedal
- Charging outlet in the centre console
- Folding rear seats
- Height-adjustable driver seat
- 14-inch steel spare wheel
Polo Comfortline [Rs 6.77 – 8.52 lakh]
- 1.0-litre petrol engine with 5-speed manual
- 1.5-litre diesel engine with 5-speed manual
- Front fog lights
- 15-inch alloy wheels shod in 185/60 R15 tyres
- Electrically adjustable ORVMs
- Rear defogger and wiper
- Power windows
- Rear luggage cover
- Ambient lighting with dimming function
- Cooled and lit glove box
- Digital MID
- Music system with Bluetooth connectivity
- Four-speaker sound system
- Remote central locking
- Speed-sensing auto door locks
Polo Highline Plus [Rs 7.77 – 9.32 lakh]
- 1.0-litre petrol engine with 5-speed manual
- 1.5-litre diesel engine with 5-speed manual
- Auto dimming IRVM
- 16-inch alloy wheels with 195/55 R16 tyres
- Black roof (option)
- Cornering lights
- Power-folding ORVMs
- Front and rear one-touch power windows
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel with steering mounted controls
- Leather-wrapped gear-shift knob
- 12V charging point in front centre armrest
- Rear AC vents
- 6.5-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility
- Volkswagen Connect connectivity suite
- Voice-command support
- Cruise control
- Automatic wipers
- Automatic climate control
Polo GT [Rs 9.76 – 9.89 lakh]
- 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine with 7-speed dual-clutch automatic
- 1.5-litre (110hp) diesel engine with 5-speed manual
- GT Line side skirts
- Black GT Line spoiler
- GT Line black roof
- GT Line black ORVMs
- GT Line badging
- Rear bumper with diffuser
The Polo facelift will continue to rival the same hatchbacks as the outgoing model – the Maruti Suzuki Swift, Ford Figo and Hyundai Grand i10 Nios.
All prices are ex-showroom, pan-India
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