The Polo hatchback from Volkswagen marked German car-maker's entry into the hatchback segment. The Polo hatchback was an instant hit and reported good sales numbers immediately after its launch. In terms of Design, the hatchback never sported a bold and aggressive stance, in-fact the car carried a sleek and sporty , true to its Volkswagen image. News has been doing rounds that a face-lifted version is due to be launched soon. The face-lifted version of the Polo hatchback was first seen at the Geneva Motor Show. Recently, sources have managed to click pictures of a face-lifted version being tested on local streets. The hatchback has received an interesting dual tone shade lending it a stylish appeal.
Apart from cosmetic upgrades the upcoming hatchback shall receive some technical upgrades too. The new Volkswagen Polo has been stated to be faster and more exciting than its ancestors. To begin with the car shall be powered by 1.5-litre TDI four cylinder diesel engine. The engine is expected to replace the existing 1.6 Liter engine version and 1.2 litre, 3 cylinder engine. The new engine shall be mated to 6-speed DSG automatic gearbox. Moreover, the engine is blessed with variable-geometry turbo (VGT) technology that churns out a decent 104 Bhp of power. The new 1.5 Liter engine shall be manufactured at the company's local manufacturing plant, thereby it is anticipated that the prices may well be kept under check.
Interiors have received some tweaks here and there to be quite similar to the existing version. On the front fascia, the hatchback has received a redesigned front grill. The front bumper features chrome highlight that flows smoothly across the bumper. The smoked headlamps looks like ones featuring in the international version of the Polo hatchback. At the rear, the hatchback looks more or less like the existing version except for the reflectors that have been tweaked with a lower positioning. Volkswagen has not spoken about the pricing or exact technical details on the upcoming hatchback, a detailed report may be received only post an official launch made by the company.
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