VW is going to reveal the all-new sixth generation
of its Polo supermini at the Frankfurt Motor Show this September. The new Polo will be based on
the new MQB-A0 platform, powered by an updated range of engines and riding on a
revised suspension.
As for the size, the new VW Polo will grow longer
and wider but despite the bigger dimensions it will also be lighter than the
current model, as Autocar reports.
VW will opt for a more dynamic exterior design,
featuring a sloping roofline, redesigned headlights and a ‘more structured rear
end’ in order for the Polo to become more broadly accepted by customers. The new VW Polo will be
available in both three- and five-door bodystyles.
The interior will continue emphasizing on the
quality of the materials and the fit and finish, with VW also to throw in there
the latest tech gizmos as seen in the facelifted Golf. These will include a
digital instrument display, the latest infotainment systems and a wide range of
active safety systems.
The new Polo is expected to
replace the old 1.4-litre TSI with the new 1.5-litre TSI petrol, offered in
128 hp and 148 hp versions. Entry-level models will get the three-cylinder
1.0-litre petrol, offered in 64 hp, 74 hp, 94 hp and 113 hp versions. Diesel models
will be powered by different power versions of the updated 1.6-litre TDI.
As for the range-topping Polo GTI, rumors suggest
it’s going to be powered by the 2.0-litre TSI unit with more than 200 hp.
