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Volkswagen Polo may survive with petrol energy till 2030

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The Volkswagen Polo might be on sale for one more 5 years, having been given a keep of execution by the relief of upcoming EU emissions laws.

Initial proposals for the Euro 7 emissions rules, which had been as a result of be launched this 12 months, were set to kill off Volkswagen’s supermini, as a result of the price of making it compliant would have obliterated its profitability.

In 2022, Volkswagen CEO Thomas Schäfer informed Autocar that it made “no sense to go with very small cars beyond EU7”, as a result of – in keeping with his estimations – the foundations would have added “3000, 4000 or 5000 pounds or more” to the price of a Polo-sized automotive. 

However, these guidelines had been heavily watered down by European lawmakers last year in response to widespread criticism from the automotive trade in regards to the added growth and homologation prices they’d incur. 

The revised ‘EU6e’ ruleset, Schäfer mentioned, is “not as crazy it was posited initially” and consequently the “Polo will carry on”. 

The new guidelines, which come into impact on 1 September 2024, impose the identical emissions limits for automobiles and vans because the EU6 guidelines and so have little influence on the price of homologating the Polo.

Therefore the Renault Clio rival can survive “definitely until the end of this decade”, in keeping with Schäfer.

“We will keep it fresh,” he mentioned, hinting at a considerable spherical of updates within the medium time period to deliver it into line technologically with its newer rangemates. “The car runs well. It’s a good entry into the brand.”

However, it is not simply emissions guidelines that threaten the Polo’s industrial viability, he added. 

“EU7 has been done in a reasonable way; it adds costs to the vehicle but not too crazily,” he mentioned. “What adds cost tremendously is General Safety Regulation 2, [which mandates] interior cameras and a couple of things you need to add to the platform. So that’s the real complication, but we did it now across the brands, and I think we can carry on.”

The Polo is presently priced from £20,700 in entry-level Life trim, some £445 greater than the carefully associated Skoda Fabia and round £3000 greater than the Clio, nevertheless it stays by far the most cost effective mannequin within the Volkswagen household, with the Up metropolis automotive now retired and its taller T-Cross sibling commanding a £3000 premium.

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Volkswagen Has Made A Car For Farmers, And No, It’s Not A Truck

The Volkswagen Polo can be turning 50 subsequent 12 months. Since its launch in 1975, it has been offered as a hatchback, sedan, wagon, and at the same time as a crossover—bear in mind the Polo Cross? This 12 months, the corporate’s Brazilian division is revisiting the thought of a extra rugged Polo with a raised suspension.

Called the Polo Robust, the brand new taste of the supermini has been engineered particularly for farmers. VW Brazil claims the brand new crossover-esque spinoff has been “developed and tested with customers in the agricultural segment” in thoughts. Since it has to sort out rougher roads, the hatchback on stilts has higher floor clearance. Think Dacia Sandero Stepway.


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Mercedes V-Class

As for the camper Marco Polo, it’s out there in two trim ranges additionally. The entry-level Sport mannequin comes with all the equipment that a standard V-Class advantages from plus the addition of two seater luxurious couch mattress, three-zone local weather management, pop-up roof with a double mattress, yacht wooden flooring, swivelling entrance seats, and a kitchenette – full with refrigeration field, a fuel hob, sink and a number of space for storing. Upgrade to the AMG Line model and discover all of the AMG-styled appendage discovered on an equal V-Class plus added chrome, and sports activities suspension.

But whereas the switchgear and the Mercedes-Benz S-Class-derived metallic infotainment scroller really feel spectacular to the touch, different areas bend and squeak, whereas our check automotive exhibited steady rattles from the parcel shelf meeting, detracting from the widely high-end really feel.

The driver’s excessive seating place is superb, although, providing excellent ahead visibility, even when the thick A-pillars obscure the aspect view considerably. The rear view is obscured by the third row of seats, however normal parking sensors and rear-view digicam make mild work of tight parking conditions. 

Sport trim incorporates a 7.0in color infotainment system as normal, and it advantages from vivid, fashionable graphics which might be straightforward to comply with and three-layer menus which might be easy sufficient to navigate. 

The entrance seats have a superb vary of adjustability, as do these of the center row, which get a reclining backrest, two armrests and a folding picnic desk. Each may be slid ahead and again, in addition to tilted ahead to permit simpler entry to the third row, which can be slid backwards and forwards. 

With the center row sensibly positioned, three adults could have sufficient head and leg room within the third row, even when shoulder room is slightly tight. None of the seven seats present good consolation, although, feeling fairly flat on the bottom and never offering a lot in the best way of lateral help.

With all seven seats of their regular positions, boot house is tight, however this may be improved by pushing the rear two rows ahead, on the expense of legroom. Of course, all 5 rear seats may be eliminated fully, however they’re heavy, cumbersome issues to carry out and retailer.

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Exclusive: Volkswagen Up production ends after 12 years

After 12 years on the market, the Volkswagen Up has ceased production, leaving the Polo as the smallest model in the company’s lineup. The last Volkswagen Up was manufactured at the VW Group’s factory in Bratislava, Slovakia. However, remaining units are still available from UK dealerships.

The Volkswagen Up was introduced in 2011 as the successor to the Volkswagen Fox. It initially had a starting price of £8256, making it one of the most affordable cars on the market. Over time, the starting price increased to over £15,000.

Throughout its production run, the Volkswagen Up offered a range of powertrain options. When it first launched, customers could choose between a 1.0-litre three-cylinder petrol engine with 59bhp or 74bhp. In 2016, a facelift brought a turbocharged variant with 89bhp.

In 2014, Volkswagen introduced the electric Volkswagen e-Up with an 18.7kWh battery and a claimed range of 161 miles. From 2019, a larger 32.2kWh battery was offered, increasing the range to 161 miles, surpassing some of its newer competitors.

Earlier this year, the Volkswagen Up GTI, a high-performance variant of the Up, was also discontinued after being temporarily pulled from the market. The GTI featured 113bhp, a sportier design, and a six-speed manual gearbox.

The Up was part of the Volkswagen Group’s New Small Family (NSF) vehicle series, along with the Seat Mii and Skoda Citigo, both of which have already been phased out.

With the Up discontinued, the Volkswagen Polo now serves as the smallest model in Volkswagen’s UK lineup. However, there have been discussions about potentially removing the Polo from the lineup in the future due to new Euro 7 regulations and replacing it with a small electric vehicle, possibly the ID 2.

As a replacement for the Up, Volkswagen is planning to introduce an ultra-compact electric city car called the Volkswagen ID 1 within the next five years. The ID 1 is expected to have a starting price of less than £17,000.

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Celebrating the birthday of an icon: Volkswagen presents limited-edition Polo GTI Edition 25

  • To mark the anniversary, VW is offering a new Polo GTI with an extensive standard equipment package and some special design features
  • Standard features include sports suspension, electronic differential lock XDS and IQ. LIGHT – LED matrix headlights
  • The first Polo GTI was launched back in 1998 and these days is regarded as a collector’s item

25 years of the Polo GTI! – To mark this anniversary, Volkswagen is launching the special-edition model Polo GTI Edition 25. It was in 1998 that the Polo first added those three iconic letters to its name: GTI. Now, a quarter of a century after the launch of the Polo III GTI, VW presents a limited edition of the current 152 kW (207 PS) Polo GTI. The powerful drive is impressive, but it’s not the only thing that stands out about this sporty compact car: with features including sports suspension, the electronic differential lock XDS, a comprehensive range of standard equipment and some special design highlights, the anniversary model is something special. The Polo GTI Edition 25 will be available to order in Germany from 1 June, priced at €35,205.

Just like its “older sibling” the Golf GTI, the Polo has a long history and a number of sporty predecessors: VW is now marking a quarter of a century of the Polo GTI with the special anniversary model Polo GTI Edition 25, limited to 2,500 units. “Volkswagen has a rich heritage and the Polo is one of our most iconic vehicles”, says Imelda Labbé, Member of the Volkswagen Brand Board of Management for Sales, Marketing and After Sales. “GTI fans are very important to us and our anniversary model is a way of marking this milestone together with them: celebrating 25 years of power, performance, sportiness, and fun driving in the Polo class.”

Volkswagen limited-edition Polo GTI Edition 25

Polo GTI Edition 25 – Fuel consumption in l/100 km: combined 7.1-6.8; CO₂ emissions in g/km: combined 161-153; only consumption and emission values in accordance with WLTP and not in accordance with NEDC are available for the vehicle. Where ranges are stated, the values for consumption and CO₂ emissions depend on the selected vehicle equipment.

Performance and vehicle handling: The powerful two-litre TSI engine offering 152 kW (207 PS) and a torque of 320 Nm propels the front-wheel drive Polo GTI Edition 25 from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.5 seconds. In addition, the model is equipped with a specially tuned sports suspension as standard. This lowers the body by 15 millimetres and, in combination with the electronic differential lock XDS, ensures the synthesis of excellent driving dynamics, improved traction and precise handling that is typical of GTI models.

Volkswagen limited-edition Polo GTI Edition 25

Polo GTI Edition 25 – Fuel consumption in l/100 km: combined 7.1-6.8; CO₂ emissions in g/km: combined 161-153; only consumption and emission values in accordance with WLTP and not in accordance with NEDC are available for the vehicle. Where ranges are stated, the values for consumption and CO₂ emissions depend on the selected vehicle equipment.

Exclusive anniversary equipment: The new special model also visually underlines its exceptional position: It has the classic GTI look, with red brake calipers and trim strips, a honeycomb design on the radiator grille and chrome-plated tailpipes. And that’s not all: the Polo GTI Edition 25 has a host of other exclusive equipment features including 18-inch Adelaide alloy wheels in Black Glossy, a black roof and black exterior mirrors, all of which help create its sporty look. The interior is equipped as standard with premium sport seats in perforated black-red leather finished off with stitched GTI logos, and glossy black decorative trim with red GTI lettering. Owners will be reminded that their vehicle is one of a limited number by the “One of 2500” logo on the sill panel trim. In addition to the GTI colours Pure White, Kings Red Metallic, Reef Blue Metallic, Smoke Grey Metallic and Deep Black Pearl Effect, the Polo GTI Edition 25 is also available in Ascot Grey.

In the video CEO Thomas Schäfer and Board Member Imelda Labbé test the driving characteristics of the Polo GTI Edition 25 together with racing driver Jasmin Preisig.

Innovative technologies: Features that come as standard include IQ.LIGHT LED matrix headlights with Dynamic Light Assist and LED daytime running lights which ensure highly homogeneous illumination of the road. There is also the multifunction sports steering wheel in leather with paddles and the “25” logo, as well as a number of assist systems that belong to higher vehicle classes. The optional Travel Assist forms part of the IQ.DRIVE assist package and allows for partly automated driving. The Travel Assist system can take over steering, braking and acceleration of the new Polo GTI at speeds from 0 km/h up to the system’s limit of 210 km/h. To do so, Travel Assist relies on familiar systems including Adaptive Cruise Control for longitudinal guidance, and Lane Assist (fitted as standard) for lateral guidance.

Volkswagen limited-edition Polo GTI Edition 25

Polo GTI Edition 25 – Fuel consumption in l/100 km: combined 7.1-6.8; CO₂ emissions in g/km: combined 161-153; only consumption and emission values in accordance with WLTP and not in accordance with NEDC are available for the vehicle. Where ranges are stated, the values for consumption and CO₂ emissions depend on the selected vehicle equipment.

The instruments and Infotainment system in the new special-edition model are arranged on one visual axis, making them easy to see and operate at all times. The Infotainment system Ready2Discover is fitted as standard and boasts a high-resolution, 20-centimetre (8-inch) display, ensuring state-of-the-art connectivity. Two other systems are also optionally available.

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The first generation – Polo III GTI

A look back at 25 years of the Polo GTI: When it launched back in 1979, the GT variant of the first Polo product line caused quite a stir. But it wasn’t until 1998 and the third Polo generation that the car was allowed to bear the iconic three letters. VW limited production of the first Polo GTI to 3,000 units and announced not long afterwards that the model was sold out. The next GTI version appeared several years later in 2006. The 132 kW (180 PS) Cup Edition was a true treat for fans as it was visually based on the racing cars used in the Polo Cup.

Then there was the fifth generation from 2010: the 1.4-litre TSI engine with turbo and supercharging proved to be a hit with GTI enthusiasts, and won over new fans too. The successor in 2014 was a force to be reckoned with: the brand new TSI engine offered 141 kW (192 PS) and top speeds of 236 km/h.

The Polo continued to evolve, and the GTI tradition evolved with it: the sixth Polo generation from 2021 set new standards for compact cars. It was based on the modular transverse matrix (MQB), which stands for technological progress across all product lines as well as high body strength, exemplary low vehicle weight and excellent crash properties.

Volkswagen limited-edition Polo GTI Edition 25

Polo GTI Edition 25 – Fuel consumption in l/100 km: combined 7.1-6.8; CO₂ emissions in g/km: combined 161-153; only consumption and emission values in accordance with WLTP and not in accordance with NEDC are available for the vehicle. Where ranges are stated, the values for consumption and CO₂ emissions depend on the selected vehicle equipment.

South Africa – The home of the Polo GTI: Like the majority of other Polo models, the Polo GTI Edition 25 is manufactured in Kariega (South Africa). “Our team in South Africa is really proud of this car”, says Martina Biene, Managing Director and Chairperson of Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA). “The Polo has a long tradition here – especially the Polo GTI.” The factory, opened in 1951, is located near Port Elizabeth and is the largest car plant on the African continent. VWSA produces the Polo Vivo, the Polo and – exclusively – the Polo GTI.