New 6th generation Volkswagen Polo unveiled in Germany

German auto major Volkswagen has unveiled the 6th generation model of the Polo hatch. The new Polo has been completely redesigned and gets more room in the cabin along with more efficient engines. So far the Polo has sold more than 14 million units and is one of the most successful compact models from the German brand. VW is set to launch the Polo in European markets before the close of this year. India, however, may have to wait a while for the new Polo.   

The new Polo looks sportier and mature in its new avtar. Volkswagen has also made it bigger than its predecessor from every dimension. The result, more space in the cabin for occupants and a significantly larger boot. The boot space has been increased from 280 litres to 351 litres. Dr. Herbert Diess, Chairman, Volkswagen Brand Board of Management, said, "No other car offers so much space for its size. This makes our Polo the number one compact car, and it will remain number one."

The new Polo boasts of advanced driver assistance systems which were previously only seen on higher end vehicles like the Golf and Passat. The line-up will also comprise of a special edition Polo Beats which gets features like a 300-watt sound systems. The base Trendline variant of the new Polo globally will get features such as LED DRLs with coming home and leaving home functions as standard. Other features which come in as standard are a speed limiter, Front Assist area monitoring system with City Emergency Braking and Pedestrian Monitoring.  

Volkswagen is offering tech like an adaptive cruise control ACC which can now be activated upto a speed of 210kmph. Other optional fitment being offered is Blind Spot Detection lane change system with Rear Traffic Alert, semi-automated Park Assist system for exiting parking spaces. VW has also offered customers with an optional keyless entry and start stop system. The infotainment setup as well has been upgraded with a new gen Active Info Display. The new setup will get a range of 6.5-8.0 inch glass encased devices with smart phone integration.

Volkswagen is offering the new Polo in a range of colours (14 exterior options) and multiple wheel options ranging from 14-18 inch. The German auto major has also catered to personalisation and is offering customers a host of accessories and kit to customise the new Polo with. The new Polo will be made available across Europe this year post its launch. On offer are a range of Euro 6 engine which range from 64.3hp to 147.5hp. For the very first time the German brand will also be offering the new Polo with a newly developed 1.0 TGI - natural gas engine. This new engine gets a power output of 88.5hp. Globally VW is offering the Polo with a range of four petrol and two diesel engines. These engines will get start/stop systems as standard along with a regenerative braking mode.