A Team-BHP reader has snapped the European-spec VW
Polo Bluemotion RHD in India. While reported that it carries a 1.4L TSI motor,
the interior shot reveals a 5-speed manual gearbox, unavailable for any Polo
equipped with the 1.4 TSI motor.
It’s likely that the motor under the hood is a 1.0
TSI offered in the Bluemotion RHD variant in the U.K and South Africa. It
produces 105 Hp and 160 Nm sent to the front wheels via a 5-speed manual
gearbox. VW’s
Bluemotion includes auto start stop, gear change indicator, and battery
regeneration through brake energy recuperation to improve fuel efficiency.
Adding such hardware will have a significant impact on the price of the car if
VW intends to market it in the country.
The model spied has an interesting mix of features,
although it still is a test mule. It has LED headlamps and taillamps but lacks
fog lamps and parking sensors. Inside, a basic steering wheel with no buttons
sits in the company of fabric upholstery, but an 8-inch Composition Media
touchscreen system and automatic climate control enrich the dashboard.
Given that the all-new VW Polo Mk6 is not in the
Indian business plan, VW India will regularly update the current version with
new variants, features and editions to keep it relevant in the highly
competitive segment.
