July1
Volkswagen is preparing to make a return to simpler, more stylized exterior designs, and it looks as though the next-generation Polo will be the first VW to see this new design language. In addition to returning to its simpler roots, the Polo is expected to wear a front fascia inspired by VW’s Scirocco.
According to AutoExpress, the new Polo will ride on the same PQ25 platform that underpins the SEAT Ibiza. Exterior dimensions are expected to be relative unchanged from the current car, but the Polo’s cabin should offer more space. Interior appointments will also be upgraded, with further influence from the Scirocco.
Underhood, the Polo will feature a range of gas engines – ranging in displacement from 1.4L to 1.6L – as well as a couple diesel powerplants. Performance-minded buyers can opt for the 168 horsepower GTI version while fuel conscious buyers can choose the Polo Bluemotion, which is said to return 75 mpg.
Body styles of the Polo will first include three and five-door hatchbacks, but will eventually grow to include coupe/cabrio, SUV and MPV.
The new Polo should hit the market sometime next year.
A mushroom walks into a bar. The bartender says, “We don’t serve vegetables!” The mushroom responds, “But I’m a fungi!”
Bring it to the US already!
I’ve heard they might be bringing the Polo to the US. If so, I’d be interested.
Then again, VW’s plans for the US seem to be a bit chaotic. Will we get a new, smaller, more space-efficient Beetle? Will we get the Polo alongside it? What about the Up!? Will the Passat sedan and wagon get dropped in lieu of the CC and a new US-specific Camry-fighter? What’s the strategy with the Phaeton? Will the Scirocco come if the exchange rates work out? When and where will the American VW plant be?
Lots of questions. But whatever VW delivers us, I hope it’s good.
inline6, I’m betting your guess is about as good as VWs these days.
If I were VW, I’d bring over the Up! 3-door and van, with rear engines. I’d bring the Polo 5-door, and redo the Beetle on the Polo platform as that car’s 3-door and convertible counterparts. I’d keep the Rabbit/GTI line as-is (but drop the prices a bit), update the Jetta to look better, and add the Scirocco to the line. The Passat sedan and wagon would remain as they are, while the CC and Eos get grouped into a new “Quantum” line (with the Eos getting a Passat CC-type facelift). I’d bring over the Touran, let the Routan live out its life cycle, and keep the Tiguan. But the Touareg’s next redo sees it at a lower price. And the Phaeton needs to stay in Europe. VW has Audi. Let them build cars and crossovers in the Touareg’s and Phaeton’s price class.