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With looks inspired by the Golf GTI TCR, limited run Polo and Vento TSI Editions have been launched by Volkswagen India. Based on the Highline Plus versions of both models but with added sporty flourishes, the Polo TSI Edition costs Rs 7.89 lakh, the Vento TSI Edition Rs 10.99 lakh.

Powered by a 108bhp, BS6-compliant turbocharged 1.0-litre TSI petrol engine, both the new limited edition Polo and Vento are offered with a six-speed manual gearbox. Outside, special Golf GTI TCR-like honeycomb body decals lift the now 11-year-old fifth-generation Polo design. A 6C Polo GTI bumper and honeycomb grille also inject some pizazz, along with ‘TSI Power’ graphics, gloss black mirror caps, and a gloss black roof and rear spoiler. A set of 16-inch alloy ‘Portago’ wheels borrowed from the Indian-market Polo GT also feature.

High level of equipment
Based on the Polo and Vento Highline Plus, the TSI Editions share the a similar high level of equipment. Standard kit includes an auto-dimming interior mirror, Climatronic automatic air conditioning, cruise control, electrically-operated and folding door mirrors, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, a ‘Moonstone’ centre console finish, rain-sensing wipers, and a touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity. When compared to the Highline Plus models, the Polo TSI Edition is priced at Rs 13,000 less, while the Vento TSI Edition represents a saving of Rs 1 lakh over the Vento Highline Plus.

A brochure can be downloaded here, and both the Polo and Vento TSI Editions are available to order now. Bookings can be made via the Volkswagen India website.

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Volkswagen India has launched a new Polo special model, the Polo Black & White Edition. Based on the range-topping Polo Highline Plus model and only available in Deep Black or Candy White paint finishes, the special edition features a range of equipment and unique features.

Also available in Vento Polo-based saloon and Ameo Polo-based compact saloon models, too, the Polo, Vento and Ameo Black & White Editions incur no additional cost when compared to the versions on which they are based. Special kit includes grey lower body graphics, 16-inch ‘Portago’ alloy wheels, gloss black rear roof spoiler (Polo), gloss black rear boot spoiler (Vento and Ameo), a black-painted roof, black wing mirror cappings, a ‘Black & White’ wing badge, as well as ‘Black & White’ leatherette seat covers. The app-based Volkswagen Connect system is also standard.

2019 Volkswagen Polo Black & White Edition (India)

2019 Volkswagen Polo Black & White Edition (India)

2019 Volkswagen Polo Black & White Edition (India)

‘Dash of style’
Steffen Knapp, Director, Volkswagen Passenger Cars said: ‘We constantly enhance our product offerings in line with evolving consumer aspirations. The Polo and Vento have been strong contenders within their segments. Adding a dash of style, these enhanced feature models make an attractive value proposition for our discerning customers’.

For the Indian market, the Polo is currently offered with 74bhp 1.0 MPI petrol and 88bhp 1.5 TDI engines. The Vento offers more choice with 103bhp 1.2 TSI and 103bhp 1.6 MPI petrol engines, in addition to a 107bhp 1.2 TDI unit. The Ameo meanwhile comes with the same 74bhp 1.0 MPI petrol engine as the Polo and a more powerful 107bhp 1.5 TDI unit. From 1 January 2019, all Volkswagen India cars are also offered with a four-year/1 lakh standard warranty, four-year free roadside assistance and also a scheme which offers three free services in one year, or up to 15,000 km.

2019 Volkswagen Vento Black & White Edition

2019 Volkswagen Ameo Black & White Edition

2019 Volkswagen Polo Black & White Edition (India)

The Volkswagen India Polo range currently starts at RS 5.75 lakh, with the Vento beginning at Rs 8.68 lakh. The smaller Ameo range is priced from 5.87 lakh. For more information on the Polo, Vento and Ameo Black & White Editions and the rest of the ranges, visit the Volkswagen India website.

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Volkswagen has launched the Polo IQ Drive special edition model in Germany as part of a broader range of IQ Drive cars. Priced from €18,125 and offering a saving of €2,500 over a mid-range Polo Comfortline with a few selected options, just like the Polo Join of 2018, the Polo IQ Drive includes a series of upgrades and special features.

Externally, the Polo IQ Drive gains 5J x 15-inch ‘Dublin’ black and polished alloy wheels, as well as darkened rear windows. There’s a unique Petroleum Blue Metallic paint finish (other colours are available, too), and if the €1,450 ‘IQ Drive Plus’ box is ticked, 16-inch ‘Sebring’ rims become standard, along with ‘Climatronic’ climate control and Volkswagen’s Composition Media infotainment system. Inside, more style is added by way of brushed stainless steel sports pedals, a multifunction leather-rimmed steering wheel, unique ‘Cushion’ seat trim, and a Limestone Grey Metallic dashpad.

Intelligent driving features
Sold on the intelligent driving features of its ‘IQ Drive’ billing, the latest Polo special edition includes a suite of safety technologies as standard. As well as blind spot warning and parking assist systems, Volkswagen’s ACC automatic distance control also features on the Polo IQ Drive. For added safety, smartphones can also be accessed by the optional Car-Net App-Connect system which offers Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity. Other Polo IQ features include rain-sensing wipers, the ‘Front Assist’ automatic braking system, and a low washer fluid warning light.

If a sports Polo is nearer the mark, the €1,285 ‘R-Line’ package adds black and diamond-turned 7J x 17-inch ‘Bonneville’ alloy wheels wrapped in 215/45 R17 tyres, as well as a special ‘R-Line’ front and rear bumpers with gloss black inserts, a rear spoiler, and sill extensions. If that’s still not enough, the €320 ‘Sport’ package which includes the Polo GTI’s ‘XDS’ electronic differential and lowered sports suspension can also be optioned.

Style and technology
With a firm remit of style and technology, no versions of the the Polo IQ Drive will set the world on fire. Petrol engines range from the 1.0-litre 64bhp normally-aspirated unit through to the turbocharged 1.0-litre 113bhp TSI, and a brace of turbocharged diesels are offered in 79 or 94bhp states of tune. Depending on engine, a range of five and six-speed manual gearboxes can be selected, as well as seven-speed version of Volkswagen’s DSG transmission.

The Polo IQ Drive is priced from €18,125 for the 1.0-litre 64bhp car, rising to €24,075 for the 94bhp 1.0-litre TDI SCR. For more information on the latest addition to the Polo range, head over to Volkswagen’s German website.

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As the fifth-generation Polo gets ready to become another past generation of VW’s small car, Volkswagen Group Australia has announced two new ‘purpose-built’ models. The Polo Urban and Urban+ replace the outgoing Polo Trendline and Comfortline respectively, and come with extra kit for the same price when compared to the cars they oust.

Enhanced specification
The Polo Urban is now the entry-level model to the Australian small Volkswagen range, and adds $1,500-worth of additional features. Its enhanced specification includes 15-inch ‘Tosca’ alloy wheels; illuminated vanity mirrors; a leather-trimmed steering wheel, handbrake lever and gear knob; a multi-function display; and ‘Urban’ badging.

Move up to a Polo Urban+ however, and the added value increases to around $3,000 in extra equipment. Among the additional goodies are 16-inch ‘Portago’ alloy wheels; automatic headlights; dark-tinted windows; driver fatigue detection system; front fog lights; rain-sensing wipers; and, yes, you’ve guessed it, ‘Urban+’ badging.



Inside, there is an auto-dimming rear view mirror; climate control; heated ‘comfort’ sports seats with alcantara trim; front footwell lighting; as well as chrome and silver decorative trim. Metallic paint is a $500 supplement, and buyers can also now choose the Flash Red colour, previously only available on the Polo GTI.

2017 Volkswagen Polo Urban (Australia)

2017 Volkswagen Polo Urban (Australia)

2017 Volkswagen Polo Urban (Australia)

2017 Volkswagen Polo Urban (Australia)

2017 Volkswagen Polo Urban (Australia)

Driver Assistance Package
Additional upgrades include a new $1,800 Driver Assistance Package for the Urban+ which includes adaptive cruise control; front assist and emergency braking systems; a ‘Discover Media’ navigation system, as well as front and rear parking sensors. Both the new models are powered by a 1.2-litre TSI petrol engine, tuned for 89bhp in the Urban, and 108bhp in the Urban+.

Both the Polo Urban and Urban+ will be available until the arrival of the all-new sixth-generation model, which had its world premiere in Berlin in June, and is due to arrive in Australian showrooms in March 2018.

2017 VOLKSWAGEN POLO URBAN AND URBAN+ DRIVEAWAY PRICES

Polo Urban 1.2 TSI
$16,990 (manual)
$19,490 (DSG)

Polo Urban+ 1.2 TSI
$19,990 (manual)
$22,490 (DSG)

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As if GTI and GT TSI and TDI versions weren’t enough, Volkswagen India has announced the new Polo GT Sport, a limited edition ‘warm’ model. A ‘combination of power and efficiency’ is what the Polo GT Sport is all about, and like the standard GT model on which it is based, the new car is available with both TSI petrol and TDI diesel engines.

Exterior and interior updates
A host of exterior and interior updates differentiate the GT Sport from its lesser limited sibling. Outside, a gloss black spoiler, roof foil, ‘GT Sport’ side decals and 16-inch ‘Portago’ alloy wheels mark out the Polo GT Sport, while inside there are leatherette ‘GT Sport’-embossed seat covers. As limited as the – non-specified – production run is the choice of colours, with only Candy White and Flash Red the finishes available.

2017 Volkswagen Polo GT Sport (India)

2017 Volkswagen Polo GT Sport (India)

2017 Volkswagen Polo GT Sport (India)

Mechanically, the Polo GT Sport is unchanged from the standard Indian-market Polo GT. That means an option of 1.2-litre 103bhp TSI turbocharged petrol or 1.5-litre 107bhp TDI diesel engines mated to either seven-speed DSG (GT TSI) or five-speed manual (GT TDI) transmissions. Standard Polo GT features such as aluminium pedals and electrically-folding mirrors remain.

‘The first choice for buyers’
Speaking at the launch, Thierry Lespiaucq, Managing Director, Volkswagen Group Sales India, said: ‘Polo GT has been the first choice for buyers who seek strong power delivery and class-leading efficiency both combined a single carline. The GT badge has always instilled the pride of owning the best, and the Polo GT Sport takes it a notch higher.’

2017 Volkswagen Polo GT Sport (India)

2017 Volkswagen Polo GT Sport (India)

2017 Volkswagen Polo GT Sport (India)

The 2017 Volkswagen Polo GT TSI Sport is priced at INR 9.11 lakh, while the Polo GT TDI Sport costs INR 9.21 lakh (both ex-showroom Delhi). Find out more details about the limited edition Polo GT Sport on the special Volkswagen India website, while learn about the standard features of the Polo GT by clicking this link.

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