Volkswagen Polo Price Hiked by Volkswagen India

Volkswagen announced an increase in the price of the Polo. Starting January 1, 2011 this popular hatchback will witness a hike starting at 2.9 percent.

Commenting on this, Neeraj Garg, member of Board & Director, Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Volkswagen Group Sales India Pvt. Ltd. said "We have been faced with constant rise in input cost over the past several months and have tried our best to absorb it.

However, in order to continue to maintain our quality standards that our customers expect from us we have had to increase the price by a small percentage."

He further added "Customers, who book the Polo until December 31, 2010, will be able to avail their favourite car at the present prices."

The Polo was launched in India in March 2010 and has already sold more than 17,000 units as of November 2010.

Manufactured in Volkswagen's plant in Chakan, the Polo is the first locally made Volkswagen model to be launched by the European automobile major in India.

Source: Volkswagen

Volkswagen Polo 1.6 l Price @ Rs 6.16 Lakhs Launched in India

After the successful debut of the 1.2 l Polo in India earlier this year, Volkswagen, Europe's largest car manufacturer introduces its powerful 1.6 l Polo variant into the market. This hot hatchback will be available to customers in the highline petrol variant at Rs. 6.16 lakhs, ex showroom New Delhi.


Commenting on this new variant, Neeraj Garg, Member of Board and Director Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Volkswagen Group Sales India Pvt. Ltd. said "with the introduction of this variant the Polo becomes even more exciting for our customers as it becomes more powerful and fun to drive while continuing to maintain all the features available in the 1.2 l Polo variant."

Volkswagen Polo 1.6 l Variants & Fuel Efficiency:
The new Polo variant sports a 1.6 litre 4 cylinder petrol engine with an output of 105PS @ 5250 rpm and a Torque of 153NM @ 3750 rpm. It is paired with a 5-speed manual gear box and has a fuel efficiency of 15.96 km/litre.

Volkswagen Polo 1.6 l Exterior:
For the exterior, the Polo continues to get the body coloured bumpers, chrome strip in front grille, body coloured outside door handles & mirrors, galvanized body with 6 years anti-corrosion warranty and 15 inch alloy wheels

Volkswagen Polo 1.6 l Interior:
The interior of this car comes with gear shift knobs and interior door handles in chrome, chrome interior trims, storage compartments for 1 litre bottles, 60/40 split folding rear seats and superior ‘livon' upholstery.

Volkswagen Polo 1.6 l Safety Features:
With regards to safety, it is equipped with front disc brakes, ABS, front airbags for driver and co-driver and electronic anti theft immobilizer. On comfort, the Polo offers multi function information display including door opening warning, height adjustable driving seats, adjustable power steering that improves drive comfort, rear de fogger and power locks with remote transmitters. Manufactured in Volkswagen plant at Chakan, Pune the 1.6 l Polo is available to customers immediately.

Volkswagen Polo Petrol Variant Price @ Rs. 6.16 lakhs, ex showroom New Delhi.

Source: Volkswagen India