Volkswagen Polo

As Volkswagen India bids goodbye to its biggest seller yet, it’s time to take a look at the impact of the VW Polo.

Volkswagen Polo officially bids final goodbye to India after 12 years

After twelve years of serving Indian customers, German automobile major Volkswagen officially discontinued the cars under the flagship Polo brand on April 8.

Volkswagen Polo’s farewell note to India: 'Just a hatchback to most-loved hatchback'

Polo was considered to be among Volkswagen's bestselling models in India, with more than 2.5 lakh units being sold since its launch.

Volkswagen Polo unveiled for international markets: First impressions

The sixth-generation Volkswagen Polo has been on sale internationally sine 2017. The 2021 facelift doesn’t only gives refreshed looks, but a range of new equipment as well as autonomous driving tech.

Facelifted Volkswagen Polo teased ahead of international debut

The sixth-gen Polo has been around since 2017 and a mid-generation update has been on the cards. The sixth-gen Polo is bigger than the fifth-gen Polo that currently sells in India and also features more tech as well as a new platform.

Volkswagen Polo now available with turbo-petrol engine on mid-spec Comfortline trim

The 3-cylinder turbo-petrol churns out 110 PS of power and 175 Nm of peak torque. The transmission, however, remains the standard 6-speed manual.

Volkswagen discount offers: Up to Rs 1.78 lakh less on Polo, Vento

Volkswagen’s offers are valid all the way through March and the discounts include cash as well as exchange and loyalty bonuses.

Volkswagen launches affordable editions of Polo and Vento Turbo at Rs 6.99 lakh and Rs 8.69 lakh

So far, the Comfortline trim was only available with the standard 1-litre naturally aspirated engine. The 1-litre turbo-petrol on the other hand churns out 110 PS of power and 175 Nm of torque over the standard 75 PS and 95 Nm. Transmission option is limited to a 6-speed manual.

Volkswagen finally working on a new-gen Polo for India

Volkswagen has already been working on a facelifted Polo for the global market. The India-spec Polo however could be different from the international variant.

Volkswagen launches special 'Red and White' edition of Polo, Vento

As the name suggests, the Vento and Polo get new paint schemes for a sporty look.

Volkswagen to launch Polo, Vento facelift on September 4

Scheduled for September 4, both cars get a new front fascia but also a BS-VI compliant petrol and diesel engine

Maruti Suzuki launches Baleno RS at Rs 8.69 lakh

The Baleno RS is powered by a 1.0 litre Boosterjet Direct Injection Turbo Charged engine. Volkswagen Polo GT TSI and Fiat Abarth Punto as rivals to the new Maruti model

Maruti launches Baleno priced at Rs 4.99 lakh

The petrol variants of the car are priced between Rs 4.99 lakh and Rs 7.01 lakh while the diesel trims are priced in the range Rs 6.16 lakh to Rs 8.11 lakh.

Suzuki Motor unveils Baleno; India debut in few weeks

While the model will be launched in Europe during spring next year, the company's Indian arm Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) is expected to launch it in the domestic market around the festive season this year.

Overdrive drives down heritage lane with Volkswagen Polo

Overdrive drives down the heritage lane to understand the legacy of Chhatrapati Shivaji in Volkswagen Polo.

Volkswagen India sales up 22% in March

The Volkswagen Polo made a significant contribution to the increase in sales in March this year, Volkswagen India said in a statement.

Maruti Swift, Datsun GO fail Global NCAP safety test

According to the Global NCAP, an umbrella body of consumer car safety testing bodies, crash tests of Nissan's Datsun GO and Maruti-Suzuki's Swift demonstrated "a high risk of life-threatening injuries with both cars receiving zero-star safety rating for their adult occupant protection".

Battle of the diesel hatchback: And the winner is. . .

The brand new Nissan Micra diesel takes its competition, the Skoda Fabia, the Hyundai i20 and Volkswagen Polo.