Volkswagen Polo has been a popular pick in the hatchback segment in the country. As per a latest update the German car-maker has planned to launch the newer version of Polo in India on July 15th, 2014. Except for the introduction of a newer diesel engine, the Polo shall only receive cosmetic upgrades.
Petrol range of Polo is likely to be continued being powered by the same 1.2 litre naturally-aspirated three-cylinder engine and a 1.2-liter TSI four-cylinder motor. The former engine is expected to come mated to a five-speed manual gearbox while the latter is expected to come paired with a seven-speed DSG transmission.
Volkswagen is likely to add a new engine in the diesel line up of Polo. Industry insiders opine that a new 1.5 litre, four cylinder, diesel power-train could power the diesel Polo. The new 1.5 litre engine will offer varied power outputs of 80 Bhp and 104 Bhp respectively. High end diesel trims of Polo could get ‘GT TDI’.
Inside the cabin, the auto maker has equipped new 3-spoke steering wheel, silver inserts could be seen on the center console and new font types for the instrument. On the exterior front changes can be seen in the form of reworked bumpers, chrome fog light enclosures, dual slat chrome grille will be replaced the newly designed single slat chrome grille, integrated reflectors on rear bumpers and mirror elements could also be added on to the head lamps.
