Using information from sources close to the project, Hidden Image has developed a rendering of the next-generation VW Polo. The current Polo has been on the market since 2001 and is scheduled for replacement in 2009. In addition to just the all-new car, VW will also expand the Polo lineup.
The first Polo model to be introduced will be a coupe-like fastback five door, with a Polo van — based on the Skoda Roomster — bowing a year later. Traditional three and five-door models will also be available and will reportedly be available in the U.S. market.
Engines are expected to include a range of gas and diesels — no word if the diesel models will make it to the United States — but it remains unclear if a hybrid will be available.
Seat Ibiza
Spy photographers have also spotted the Seat Ibiza out for some cold weather testing. The new Seat Ibiza is the first creation by Seat’s new designer Luc Donkerwolke — formerly at Lamborghini and Skoda — but details on the newest Seat remain a mystery.
12/18, 11:19 AM
posted by:
jm1681
Please, oh please give us the Polo. Just don’t give us that hideous rendering of it…
12/18, 11:21 AM
posted by:
MY Si
MARCO!!!!!!
12/18, 11:27 AM
posted by:
global_lightning
Yes! Another quality small car to compete in this growing segment. Best thing is they don’t need a lot of power to be fun.
12/18, 11:45 AM
posted by:
autonut
Well, if it will be concocted in Mexican factory they might as well keep south of the border. I wish they were as reliable as good looking they are. I always admired VW design as form follows function and their cars are extremely comfortable to drive, except they not always drive and full of electrical gremlins. However, this is not an issue in Europe. Any explanation except Mexican DNA?
12/18, 11:56 AM
posted by:
Ahura
That is NOT the Polo but the Seat Ibiza!
12/18, 12:07 PM
posted by:
jackjimturkey
POLO!!!!!
12/18, 12:18 PM
posted by:
MY Si
MARCO!!!!!
12/18, 12:34 PM
posted by:
SR
POLO!!!!!!
12/18, 1:02 PM
posted by:
jackjimturkey
MARCO!!!!
12/18, 1:13 PM
posted by:
MY Si
POLO!!!!!! (this is exciting!)
12/18, 1:25 PM
posted by:
zoomzoomr
LOL! I expect to see the next Polo in the US, but don’t expect it to be called that.. Polo is to Golf as FOX is to Rabbit!
The rendering of the 5-door “coupe”, while hideous, seems to bear a slight resemblance to the previous Jetta sedan – a huge hit in the US.
12/18, 1:39 PM
posted by:
MY Si
ZoomZoom great comment but you broke the chain! Hehe!!!
12/18, 1:46 PM
posted by:
HoosierHero
Another VW POS. At least this might deflect some attention away from the horrible Jetta…
12/18, 1:49 PM
posted by:
jackjimturkey
MARCO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
12/18, 2:04 PM
posted by:
CTS DRIVER
i want top play too. polo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
12/18, 2:05 PM
posted by:
MY Si
MARCO!!!!
12/18, 2:11 PM
posted by:
jackjimturkey
POLO!!!!!!
12/18, 2:39 PM
posted by:
meanpants555
My God, you ARE children. What is it next Sharks and Minnows?
12/18, 2:41 PM
posted by:
meanpants555
VW is now as boring, design-wise, as Toyota used to be. However, the upcoming iQ and Supra vault Toyota to the top.
12/18, 2:58 PM
posted by:
jackjimturkey
Meanpants: How do you play Sharks and Minnows?
12/18, 3:32 PM
posted by:
GBilbo070
MARCO!!
12/18, 3:35 PM
posted by:
meanpants555
One person is the shark and is on the opposite end of the pool/lake of the minnows. The minnows try to reach the opposing side without getting eaten by the shark.
12/18, 4:26 PM
posted by:
CA36GTP
Looks even more hideous than the other VW crapboxes. They can keep it overseas.
12/18, 4:59 PM
posted by:
jackjimturkey
POLO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
12/18, 5:11 PM
posted by:
CA36GTP
Aw hell, why not..
MARCO!
12/18, 7:41 PM
posted by:
MY Si
POLO!!!!!
12/18, 9:21 PM
posted by:
global_lightning
MARCO!!!
12/18, 10:48 PM
posted by:
CA36GTP
POLO!
12/19, 1:46 PM
posted by:
jackjimturkey
MARCO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
12/19, 2:21 PM
posted by:
MY Si
WHEE!!!! POLO!!!!!!!
12/19, 2:21 PM
posted by:
MY Si
(i do say i may have started something contagious)
12/19, 4:29 PM
posted by:
jackjimturkey
MARCO!!!!!!!!!!!
12/20, 12:48 AM
posted by:
C6Racer
*Shoots Marco in the head with an M16 and Polo with a Desert Eagle* Now what?
12/20, 1:35 PM
posted by:
jackjimturkey
C6 racer: You’ve been reading to many Mack Bolans. But he carries an MP-5 now.