Volkswagen's challenger to the likes of the
Opel/Vauxhall Corsa, Ford Fiesta, and Renault Clio, among others, the new-gen
Polo, has been detailed in a new image gallery.
The German supermini
adopts an evolutionary design, though it does come with a larger footprint than
the car it replaces, which translates into a more spacious cabin and additional
space in the boot.
Under the skin, the 2018 Volkswagen Polo uses the
MQB A0 architecture, shared with the latest Seat Ibiza. The platform allows it
access to a variety of gasoline and diesel burners, with outputs ranging
between 65 PS and 200 PS, including a natural gas unit, for the first
time ever. The latter is a 1.0-liter lump that feeds 90 PS to the wheels.
Moreover, the manufacturer claims that by the end of the year, six additional
engine options will complete the family.
Customers can also choose between three trim levels,
called Trendline, Comfortline, and Highline, and the Beats special edition.
However, if you can wait until the end of 2017, then you could also go for the
GTI flavor.
Volkswagen has no plans of offering the new Polo
in the United States, but the car can already be had in several European
countries, including Germany, where it starts from € 12,975 (US$ 15,500).
