Volkswagen launched the Polo in India two years ago. Volkswagen Polo is the cheapest Volkswagen you can get in the country. European design and solid build quality made the Volkswagen polo stand out of the competition.Volkswagen is a company which always looks for improvements. Now the company has launched the updated Polo in the Indian market. Here is our review of the 2013 Volkswagen Polo.
DESIGN
Volkswagen Polo design is one of the major attracting points for the customers.Sleek and stylish, .2013 Polo gets some changes to make the car look more sportier. Front head lamps get smoky effect with indicators integrated into them. Volkswagen Polo also gets the family grill which is two chrome lines with Volkswagen Logo in the middle.Volkswagen has given large fog lamps for Polo and also they are integrated into the bumper. It also gets large air dam for better cooling of the engine.On the side, Volkswagen has given new alloy wheels design. There is a strong character line which starts from the front and ends at the tail lamp. On the rear, Volkswagen has given integrated spoiler with brake light in it. Rear taillamps looks sporty and lights give the feeling of LEDs. Volkswagen Polo design is great which can turn heads where ever you go.
INTERIOR
On the inside, Volkswagen Polo continues the strong build quality. When you close the door, you can hear that click sound which you only get from cars above Rs. 20 lakhs. Body and panels are strong. Volkswagen has given 3-spoke multi function steering wheel with steering mounted controls on it. Steering wheel gives grip and feel of the car when you are on the road. Instrument looks clean and easy to read. Tachometer and speedometer are in analog. There is a d igital speedometer in the middle which gives time, average speed,average fuel efficiency,current fuel efficiency,distance to empty and outside temperature.
Center console has integrated music system.This is Volkswagen international music system which is RCD 310 with 4 speakers. Now the music system also gets AUX Input. AC controls are placed below the music system. Quality,fit and finish is so high. One of the best in the segment. Space inside is a problem. Seats are good both front and rear. But rear legroom and head room is small. Also on the rear only 2 passengers can sit because of the center transmission tunnel. Interiors also lack features.
RIDE AND HANDLING
Volkswagen Polo is powered by 1.2 L 3-cylinder TDI engine which makes 75 PS @ 4200 RPM and 180 Nm @ 2000 RPM. When you start the engine you can hear the engine a lot. But compared to the older model, Volkswagen improved NVH levels a lot.There is turbo lag below 1500 RPM. Also after turbo kicking there is no violent rush of power. Every thing comes gently. Gears are not very high or low and are just perfect .But on highway you can maintain speed above 130 kmph easily. High speed stability is the best in the segment.
Steering also gets sharp as the speed increases. On city speed steering is light.But when speed increases steering become heavy.Steering can be adjusted both rake and reach, which gives more comfort to the driver. Polo suspension is tuned well for India. On good and bad roads, Polo gives good ride quality.On ride and handling, Polo is the best. Now Volkswagen improved the ground clearance to 170 mm so you can ride through any terrain. On our drive, we got close to 18 kmpl fuel efficiency.To improve efficiency, Polo also gives a gear shift indicator. If you drive according to that you can get more than 20 kmpl on polo.
SAFETY AND FEATURES
Volkswagen Polo comes with ABS, EBD and 2 Airbags. Volkswagen has also speed sensitive locks and steering. Polo comes with front disc brakes.The company has also added many safety features inside the body to protect the cabin during an accident. The Polo gets an emergency door if the door gets stuck .Features list of Polo is not very high.But they have given all practical features. Bluetooth phone connectivity,Steering mounted controls,4 door power windows, Drive side power window, Keyless entry with boot release and power window are options.
VERDICT
Volkswagen Polo is priced at Rs. 6.98 Lakhs (ex-showroom kochi). Polo is a good sporty car. If you are looking for ride and handling then take Polo.
FOR AGAINST
> DESIGN > ENGINE
> RIDE > ENGINE NOICE
> HANDLING > SPACE
> EFFICIENCY
DESIGN
Volkswagen Polo design is one of the major attracting points for the customers.Sleek and stylish, .2013 Polo gets some changes to make the car look more sportier. Front head lamps get smoky effect with indicators integrated into them. Volkswagen Polo also gets the family grill which is two chrome lines with Volkswagen Logo in the middle.Volkswagen has given large fog lamps for Polo and also they are integrated into the bumper. It also gets large air dam for better cooling of the engine.On the side, Volkswagen has given new alloy wheels design. There is a strong character line which starts from the front and ends at the tail lamp. On the rear, Volkswagen has given integrated spoiler with brake light in it. Rear taillamps looks sporty and lights give the feeling of LEDs. Volkswagen Polo design is great which can turn heads where ever you go.
INTERIOR
On the inside, Volkswagen Polo continues the strong build quality. When you close the door, you can hear that click sound which you only get from cars above Rs. 20 lakhs. Body and panels are strong. Volkswagen has given 3-spoke multi function steering wheel with steering mounted controls on it. Steering wheel gives grip and feel of the car when you are on the road. Instrument looks clean and easy to read. Tachometer and speedometer are in analog. There is a d igital speedometer in the middle which gives time, average speed,average fuel efficiency,current fuel efficiency,distance to empty and outside temperature.
Center console has integrated music system.This is Volkswagen international music system which is RCD 310 with 4 speakers. Now the music system also gets AUX Input. AC controls are placed below the music system. Quality,fit and finish is so high. One of the best in the segment. Space inside is a problem. Seats are good both front and rear. But rear legroom and head room is small. Also on the rear only 2 passengers can sit because of the center transmission tunnel. Interiors also lack features.
RIDE AND HANDLING
Volkswagen Polo is powered by 1.2 L 3-cylinder TDI engine which makes 75 PS @ 4200 RPM and 180 Nm @ 2000 RPM. When you start the engine you can hear the engine a lot. But compared to the older model, Volkswagen improved NVH levels a lot.There is turbo lag below 1500 RPM. Also after turbo kicking there is no violent rush of power. Every thing comes gently. Gears are not very high or low and are just perfect .But on highway you can maintain speed above 130 kmph easily. High speed stability is the best in the segment.
Steering also gets sharp as the speed increases. On city speed steering is light.But when speed increases steering become heavy.Steering can be adjusted both rake and reach, which gives more comfort to the driver. Polo suspension is tuned well for India. On good and bad roads, Polo gives good ride quality.On ride and handling, Polo is the best. Now Volkswagen improved the ground clearance to 170 mm so you can ride through any terrain. On our drive, we got close to 18 kmpl fuel efficiency.To improve efficiency, Polo also gives a gear shift indicator. If you drive according to that you can get more than 20 kmpl on polo.
SAFETY AND FEATURES
Volkswagen Polo comes with ABS, EBD and 2 Airbags. Volkswagen has also speed sensitive locks and steering. Polo comes with front disc brakes.The company has also added many safety features inside the body to protect the cabin during an accident. The Polo gets an emergency door if the door gets stuck .Features list of Polo is not very high.But they have given all practical features. Bluetooth phone connectivity,Steering mounted controls,4 door power windows, Drive side power window, Keyless entry with boot release and power window are options.
VERDICT
Volkswagen Polo is priced at Rs. 6.98 Lakhs (ex-showroom kochi). Polo is a good sporty car. If you are looking for ride and handling then take Polo.
FOR AGAINST
> DESIGN > ENGINE
> RIDE > ENGINE NOICE
> HANDLING > SPACE
> EFFICIENCY
