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Originally Posted by diffsoft On Polo
VW says entry price for Polo will be $ 8375 or about Rs 4.20 lakhs. Further it appears VW is worried about the success of the Polo hatch because of "tepid response to Fabia". It expects to sell 25,000 units of Polo hatch and an equal number of sedan.
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I just received an e-mailer and brochure on the UK spec Polo this morning.
Given these figures above and what we hear coming out of the auto channels and magazines, I am very very concerned about the quality and spec of the final product we will be asked to pay for.
Talk of the 1.6 diesel (90PS) coming to India as a launch engine implies a 11,91,000 rupee onroad price in SEL spec( UK price converted). And this is before one begins tacking on extras like upsized alloys, navigation, auto headlights and wipers, washers, reversing sensors, leather integrated steering wheel, etc. etc. The base 1.2 S version (cheapest on the block) is priced at 7,91,500 ( again converted from pound sterling)
How do we reconcile this?
Are we going to get anything other than a body shell and four seats with an engine plonked in front?
For the prices above, this is what you get if you buy this in the UK:
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Standard items of equipment S
Function
–Air vents with ‘High Gloss Black’ trim
–Bag hooks in luggage compartment x 2
–Central locking
–Centre console with open storage compartment
and 12V socket with cover
–Cup holders, front x 2
–Driver’s and front passenger’s sun visors with vanity mirrors
–Driver’s seat height adjustment
–Dust and pollen filter
–Electric windows, front
–Electronic engine immobiliser
–Folding rear seat backrest
–Front wash/wipe with 4 speeds including interval delay
–Gear lever gaiter in ‘High Gloss Black’ trim surround
–Glovebox
–Grab handles, front x 2, rear x 2 with integrated coat hooks
–Handbrake grip button in ‘High Gloss Black’ effect
–Heated rear windscreen, automatically switches off
–Heating and ventilation with 4 speed fan and air recirculation
–Height and reach adjustable steering wheel
–Interior lighting with delay
–Instrument lighting, white adjustable panel illumination
–Internally adjustable driver’s door mirror
–Load lip protective shield
–Luggage compartment light
–Luggage compartment cover, removable
–Manually dimmable interior rear-view mirror
–Note pad holder, pen holder and coin holder in glovebox
–Power-assisted steering, speed-sensitive
–RCD 210 radio/MP3 compatible CD player with 4 speakers, front
–Rear wash/wipe with interval delay
–Steel space saver spare wheel
–Speedo and rev counter, electronic odometer, trip,
service interval display, digital clock and fuel gauge
–Storage compartments in front doors
–Storage compartment in rear doors
–Three-spoke steering wheel
–Warning ‘lights on’ buzzer
–12V socket in luggage compartment
Volkswagen service
–3-year/60,000 miles warranty (whichever is soonest)
–3-year paintwork warranty
–12-year body protection warranty
–Volkswagen Roadside Assistance
Exterior
–Black door mirrors with integrated indicators
–Black radiator grille
–Body-coloured bumpers and side sills
–Door handles, black
–Full size wheel trims
–Galvanised body
–Halogen clear headlights, range adjustable with daytime
running lights
–Heat insulating green tinted glass
–White turn signal lights at rear
–5J x 14 steel wheels with 175/70 R14 tyres
Interior
–‘High Gloss Black’ decorative inserts
–Upholstery – ‘Cirrus’ cloth
Safety
–ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) with
HBA (Hydraulic Brake Assist)
–Driver’s and front passenger’s airbags
–Driver’s and front passenger’s whiplash-optimised
head restraints
–ESP (Electronic Stabilisation Programme) including EDL
(Electronic Differential Lock) and ASR (Traction Control)
–Height-adjustable front three-point seat belts
with tensioners
–High level 3rd brake light
–Isofix preparation (for 2 rear child seats)
–Rear head restraints x 3
–Rear three-point seat belts x 3
–Side head/thorax airbag system, for front passengers
– Warning buzzer and light for front seat belts if unfastened
Additional items of equipment S A/C
–Air conditioning, ‘Climatic’ semi-automatic control
Exterior
–Alloy wheels, four 6J x 15 ‘Cadiz’ with 195/55 R15 tyres
and anti-theft wheel bolts
–Body-coloured door handles
–Body-coloured door mirrors with integrated indicators
–Chrome trimmed radiator grille louvre
–Rear tinted windows from B pillar back
Interior
–‘Matt chrome’ air vent surround
–‘Matt chrome’ gear lever gaiter surround
–‘Matt chrome’ handbrake button
–‘Matt chrome’ internal door handles
–Upholstery – ‘Strata’ cloth
Function
–Driver’s and front passenger’s under seat drawer
–Electric windows, rear
–Electrically heated and adjustable door mirrors
–Front fog lights
–Front seat back storage pockets
–Luggage compartment with variable load floor
–Multi Device Interface (MDI), glovebox mounted
with USB and iPod connection cables
–Front passenger seat height adjustment
–RCD 310 radio/MP3 compatible CD player with 6 speakers,
4 front, 2 rear and AUX-in socket for connection to an
external multimedia source (e.g. iPod and MP3 player)
–Reading lights, front x 2, rear x 1
–Remote central locking with 2 remote folding keys
–Split folding rear seat backrest 60:40
–Two-tone horn
–Vanity mirrors, illuminated
Additional items of equipment Moda (over S)
Function
–Air conditioning, ‘Climatic’ semi-automatic control
Additional items of equipment Moda A/C (over Moda)
Function
Additional items of equipment SE (over S)
Exterior
–Alloy wheels, four 6J x 15 ‘Castille’ with 185/60 R15 tyres
and anti-theft wheel bolts
–Body-coloured door handles
–Body-coloured door mirrors with integrated indicators
–Chrome trimmed radiator grille louvre
Interior
–‘Matt chrome’ air vent surround
–‘Matt chrome’ gear lever gaiter surround
–‘Matt chrome’ handbrake button
–‘Matt chrome’ internal door handles
–Upholstery – ‘Strata’ cloth
Function
–Air conditioning, ‘Climatic’ semi-automatic control
–Driver’s and front passenger’s under seat drawer
–Electric windows, rear
–Electrically heated and adjustable door mirrors
–Front seat back storage pockets
–Front passenger seat height adjustment
–Luggage compartment with variable load floor
–RCD 310 radio/MP3 compatible CD player with 6 speakers,
4 front, 2 rear and AUX-in socket for connection to an
external multimedia source (e.g. iPod and MP3 player)
–Reading lights, front x 2, rear x 1
–Remote central locking with 2 remote folding keys
–Split folding rear seat backrest 60:40
–Two-tone horn
–Vanity mirrors, illuminated
Additional items of equipment SEL (over SE)
Exterior
–Alloy wheels, four 7J x 16 ‘Navarre’ with 215/45 R16 tyres
and anti-theft wheel bolts
–Chrome trimmed front air intake surround
Function
–Alarm with interior protection
–Carpet mats, front and rear
–Front centre armrest with storage compartment
–Front fog lights
–Front footwell illumination
–Leather trimmed three-spoke steering wheel with
chrome insert, gear knob and handbrake grip
–Luggage compartment with variable load floor
–MDI (Multi Device Interface) with USB and iPod
connection cables
–Multifunction computer (Midline)
–Tyre pressure indicator, displays loss in tyre pressure
NOW WILL VW GIVE ME THE SAME HERE FOR MY MONEY?