Volkswagen celebrates 12 years of the Polo in India with the "Legend Edition"

Venkatesh · 4th April 2022, 09:21

Volkswagen is celebrating the end of the Polo’s production with a special edition – the Polo Legend edition. Based on GT TSI it gets a legend badge on the flanks, some decals on the side and will be limited in number.

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fiat_tarun · 4th April 2022, 09:45

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Originally Posted by Venkatesh

Volkswagen is celebrating the end of the Polo’s production with a special edition – the Polo Legend edition. Based on GT TSI it gets a legend badge on the flanks, some decals on the side and will be limited in number.
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When I heard Ashish Gupta talk about a special edition Polo before EOP (powerdrift interview IIRC), I actually thought they were coming up with something special. All they could do was put a badge and re-use some old stickers

Since they are calling it the 'Legend' edition, some special treatment would have been nice - A unique colour, interior theme maybe ??, afterall it's the Polo that has kept them going for a decade !

VWAllstar · 4th April 2022, 09:52

What a disappointment, if there are only these 2 cosmetic changes. Polo was the reason why VW could survive in India for a decade.
My wishlist for the last batch would be:
1. 1.5TSI Manual (they have the combo)
2. GTI seats and steering wheel
3. Limited edition colour scheme - something like the Audi Cabriolet Vegas Yellow.

Pricing could be kept the same as there will be only limited number of cars. This would have appealed to VW loyalist especially those who are owning a Polo which is more than 8 years now.

volkman10 · 4th April 2022, 10:14

What a disappointing 'farewell ' to Volkswagen's legend in India.
The Polo was the only car that the group could survive and many a times it was the best seller for the group. Even today it will do wonders in volumes in the completive premium hatch segment.

Polo will be discontinued very soon as it will make way for the Taigun, Virtus and the upcoming sub compact SUV in India and no car will repeat the success the Polo had enjoyed.

Volkswagen Polo will not be receiving a generation upgrade in India, to be discontinued along with Vento this year.

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RavSam · 4th April 2022, 10:25

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Originally Posted by fiat_tarun

Since they are calling it the 'Legend' edition, some special treatment would have been nice - A unique colour, interior theme maybe ??, afterall it's the Polo that has kept them going for a decade !

They called it a "Legend" because they want you to just "wait for it" for 10 long years and then they would "Dary" (Dare) to launch the New Gen Polo - if they would want to at all that is.

umohan98 · 4th April 2022, 11:13

Where did they do an unveiling? Outside a shopping cum residential apartment block? They didn't even bother to hide the rain gutter piped in the photos for the "legend". Lame behaviour from the events and marketing teams at VW.

itwasntme · 4th April 2022, 11:29

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Originally Posted by umohan98

They didn't even bother to hide the rain gutter piped in the photos for the "legend".

, so true! I was staring aghast at it from the morning itself. Apart from the alloys, I was struggling to make out the difference between this and my humble 2012 Trendline in similar Flash Red. Even the Legend badge looks like a castaway from a HM Contessa Classic.

What an ignominious end to the 'Legend'.

Siddy_1998 · 4th April 2022, 11:30

This is sad. Particular for the enthusiasts. There is no direct competitor to the Polo in terms of what it offers.

Yes, we have the i20 N-Line, but I don't consider it to be a direct competitor to the Polo because it is way more expensive and doesn't even offer a proper manual with a clutch pedal.

I wish that the people who have already booked the Polo, and are waiting for theirs to be delivered, get their hands on their favorite hatchback at the right time.

As for this special edition, they say that this is aimed towards the enthusiasts, they could had given it the proper 6-speed manual at least, but I guess it is what it is.

joeva1706 · 4th April 2022, 11:41

Agreed!! A car with such a legacy should have been given a fitting farewell which it totally deserves. 12 years of this beauty needs a rousing applause. My father-in law had one of the Flash Red gem and driving that beast on the highways was impeccable.

Long live the Polo as it ruled the enthusiasts' hearts for a long time. VW is currently evaluating a direct CBU entry for the GTI version early next year and I am sure there will be takers for that one even though it will a pocket heavy purchase.

sunikkat · 4th April 2022, 11:48

Whatever they name or other updates, glad that there are last few ones available now. So a last opportunity (personally don’t think new Polo will make it our shores anytime sooner or later) for Polo fans to grab this. If this was available in December, I would have definitely bought this over i20 IVT - interior space be damned.
Even now, whenever I see a Polo I feel I made a wrong decision for not waiting for it.

sai_ace · 4th April 2022, 11:56

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Originally Posted by umohan98

Where did they do an unveiling? Outside a shopping cum residential apartment block? They didn't even bother to hide the rain gutter piped in the photos for the "legend". Lame behaviour from the events and marketing teams at VW.

Its the Pitlane at the MMRT.

fordfreak · 4th April 2022, 11:59

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Originally Posted by Venkatesh

Volkswagen is celebrating the end of the Polo’s production with a special edition – the Polo Legend edition. Based on GT TSI it gets a legend badge on the flanks, some decals on the side and will be limited in number.

This feels more like an 'April Fools' type announcement rather than a send off for a great product. Seems like Volkswagen had a few leftover decals lying around which they decided to use up in the last few production units.

Nevertheless, sad to see the Polo brand being killed off without any replacement in sight.

shancz · 4th April 2022, 12:00

Slightly OT but I don't think anything worth a legendary status would need a badging claiming it as a legend.
That's just not how it works and VW of all should know that.
The Golf is legendary not the Polo the Fortuner isn't a legend the LandCruiser (not the Prado) is.

All I see is another business-wise move to sell the existing model before the replacement arrives and I don't see any harm in this but the "legend" was uncalled for IMHO.

They could've launched a "Origins/Pure" edition or something like a limited edition "22" version and got better results.

Venkatesh · 4th April 2022, 12:09

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Originally Posted by Venkatesh

will be limited in number.

Limited to only 700 units, the Polo Legend Edition sees no price bump from the GT TSI variant, and is priced at Rs 10.25 lakh (ex-showroom, India).

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GrandTourer · 4th April 2022, 12:21

One of the laziest marketing and design teams have been recruited by VW for the longest time on the Polo.

What a shame that the icon, the quintessential hot hatch of the last decade has to go down this way. No pomp and show, no media event. Look like they just lined the cars at the back of the factory or some VW building for pictures.

For the Legend edition itself, they could have made it memorable as the last vestige of a special car that kept VW in the market. Some of the thing I would have loved to see on the car:
1. LED headlights from the Vento
2. Fancier Alloys
3. Body colour brake calipers
4. Slightly lowered suspension
5. Golf R's Deep Black Pearl colour

This "special" edition is a crime. No one should be able to get away with slapping 2 badges and a sticker and calling it a special edition.

Go well Polo... You'll be missed!

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Siddy_1998 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: Delhi Posts: 35 Thanked: 94 Times	re: Volkswagen celebrates 12 years of the Polo in India with the "Legend Edition" This is sad. Particular for the enthusiasts. There is no direct competitor to the Polo in terms of what it offers. Yes, we have the i20 N-Line, but I don't consider it to be a direct competitor to the Polo because it is way more expensive and doesn't even offer a proper manual with a clutch pedal. I wish that the people who have already booked the Polo, and are waiting for theirs to be delivered, get their hands on their favorite hatchback at the right time. As for this special edition, they say that this is aimed towards the enthusiasts, they could had given it the proper 6-speed manual at least, but I guess it is what it is.
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joeva1706 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Pune Posts: 40 Thanked: 127 Times	re: Volkswagen celebrates 12 years of the Polo in India with the "Legend Edition" Agreed!! A car with such a legacy should have been given a fitting farewell which it totally deserves. 12 years of this beauty needs a rousing applause. My father-in law had one of the Flash Red gem and driving that beast on the highways was impeccable. Long live the Polo as it ruled the enthusiasts' hearts for a long time. VW is currently evaluating a direct CBU entry for the GTI version early next year and I am sure there will be takers for that one even though it will a pocket heavy purchase.
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sunikkat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,238 Thanked: 3,334 Times	re: Volkswagen celebrates 12 years of the Polo in India with the "Legend Edition" Whatever they name or other updates, glad that there are last few ones available now. So a last opportunity (personally don’t think new Polo will make it our shores anytime sooner or later) for Polo fans to grab this. If this was available in December, I would have definitely bought this over i20 IVT - interior space be damned. Even now, whenever I see a Polo I feel I made a wrong decision for not waiting for it. Last edited by sunikkat : 4th April 2022 at 11:51.
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shancz Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Ranchi Posts: 1,943 Thanked: 5,322 Times	re: Volkswagen celebrates 12 years of the Polo in India with the "Legend Edition" Slightly OT but I don't think anything worth a legendary status would need a badging claiming it as a legend. That's just not how it works and VW of all should know that. The Golf is legendary not the Polo the Fortuner isn't a legend the LandCruiser (not the Prado) is. All I see is another business-wise move to sell the existing model before the replacement arrives and I don't see any harm in this but the "legend" was uncalled for IMHO. They could've launched a "Origins/Pure" edition or something like a limited edition "22" version and got better results. Last edited by shancz : 4th April 2022 at 12:00. Reason: correction
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GrandTourer BHPian Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Bangalore Posts: 428 Thanked: 1,422 Times	re: Volkswagen celebrates 12 years of the Polo in India with the "Legend Edition" One of the laziest marketing and design teams have been recruited by VW for the longest time on the Polo. What a shame that the icon, the quintessential hot hatch of the last decade has to go down this way. No pomp and show, no media event. Look like they just lined the cars at the back of the factory or some VW building for pictures. For the Legend edition itself, they could have made it memorable as the last vestige of a special car that kept VW in the market. Some of the thing I would have loved to see on the car: 1. LED headlights from the Vento 2. Fancier Alloys 3. Body colour brake calipers 4. Slightly lowered suspension 5. Golf R's Deep Black Pearl colour This "special" edition is a crime. No one should be able to get away with slapping 2 badges and a sticker and calling it a special edition. Go well Polo... You'll be missed!
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