Volkswagen has launched the United special
editions for the Polo, T-Cross and T-Roc in the UK that add more gear over the
regular models, while keeping the price point below that of the trim levels on which
they are based.
Priced at £ 17,350 (US$ 22,084), the Polo
United is based on the Match grade and features exclusive ‘UNITED’ badging and
door sill protectors, ‘Dublin’ alloy wheels, the Winter Pack, the Light and
Sight Pack, an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, grey and blue fabric
upholstery, stainless steel pedals, decorative inserts and front and rear
carpet mats.
Power comes from a 1.0-liter
three-cylinder engine that puts out 79 HP and is paired to a
five-speed manual gearbox. The 94 HP gasoline unit is also
available for the subcompact hatchback, and it is also mated to a five-speed
manual gearbox, but this variant can also be ordered with the seven-speed DSG
dual-clutch transmission as an option.
The T-Cross United and T-Roc United can be
had from £ 20,410 (US$ 25,979) and £ 23,550 (US$ 29,975) respectively and are based on
the SE trim level. They too feature exclusive badging, door sill protectors,
special alloy wheels and bespoke upholstery inside, joined by the decorative
trim and stainless steel pedals. On top of these, they add heated windscreen
washer jets and rear privacy glass, while the T-Cross United brings front and
rear parking sensors and the T-Roc United gains puddle lights that display the
‘UNITED’ logo onto the ground when the door is open.
The 1.0-liter three-pot, with either 94 HPor 113 HP is offered with the T-Cross United,
with the former getting a five-speed manual gearbox and the latter a six-speed
manual or a seven-speed DSG. The T-Roc United is available with the 113 HP
three-banger and a six-speed manual transmission, or the four-pot with 148 HP and a six-speed manual or a seven-speed DSG.
