Volkswagen Polo specs. EDIT : 11,111,111th Polo rolls off in Pune (Pg. 18)

dipen · 7th January 2010, 16:45

zaks,
VW has not even annouced the exact launch date. And there are no ex-showroom prices leaked. All is speculative right now.

tj123 · 7th January 2010, 19:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by zaks

Anyone got to know OTR prices of these polo models?

Well I heard one of the VW executive directors saying that the POLO will compete in the premium Hatch segment that is we can assume that the prices will be some where in 5 lacs + segment.

If the pricing is on the higher side then I don't foresee huge volumes as the swift

navan49 · 7th January 2010, 23:20

VW Polo's clearance seems o.k like our Marutis 165 and 170 range. What about the Fuel Economy? Any body has some idea on this.

xingamazon · 8th January 2010, 09:57

Somehow I still dont seem to take this vehicle seriously, the looks are too old school to attract a buyer, I am guessing the VW would be seeing the fate of Fiat with thier Palio venture..
I recall such a good car, got boots just because contemporary guys thought it was a 800 look-a-like vehicle for a higher price.

SPARKled · 8th January 2010, 12:19

Well I for one think that the new Polo design is typically German, muscular, under stated and perfect proportions something that VW is know for. Surely no way are they going to price it anywhere close to what Swift sells for. Even if it was priced near or above the i20 it should do well considering how well the i20 is doing.

pacman2881 · 8th January 2010, 18:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPARKled

Well I for one think that the new Polo design is typically German, muscular, under stated and perfect proportions something that VW is know for. Surely no way are they going to price it anywhere close to what Swift sells for. Even if it was priced near or above the i20 it should do well considering how well the i20 is doing.

i20 sells partly because of the Hyundai brand in India. For an average Indian Hyundai is a trusted brand compared to VW (atleast in the hatch market). I don't think the car will do well if it is priced above i20. Even Jazz under Honda badge isn't doing great due to it's pricing. Fabia didn't do well either. Skoda service accentuated the effect but service was not the only factor for Fabia not selling in huge numbers (there are too many people still out there who don't know about service issues with Skoda but not go for Fabia)

Besides, the understated German looks are great for us car lovers. We will have to wait to see how the public responds.

1-Testosterone · 8th January 2010, 19:08

i20 is a perfect hatch in India. Diesel, fully loaded and value for money. There are handful of manufacturers I see challenging or even eclipsing i20 - TATA, GM or Suzuki.

mvaidy · 8th January 2010, 19:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by dipen

zaks,
VW has not even annouced the exact launch date. And there are no ex-showroom prices leaked. All is speculative right now.

Hi Dipen,

Below are the estimated costs.

Source: Motoroids

Launch: March 2010

Expected Price:

1.2 Petrol - 6.15 lakh Onwards
1.2 Diesel - 6.65 lakh Onwards

joshdrive · 8th January 2010, 19:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by xingamazon

Somehow I still dont seem to take this vehicle seriously, the looks are too old school to attract a buyer, I am guessing the VW would be seeing the fate of Fiat with thier Palio venture..
I recall such a good car, got boots just because contemporary guys thought it was a 800 look-a-like vehicle for a higher price.

If Polo is not a looker, the what about Swift, Dzire, Ritz?

Polo looks elegant with proportionate design.There will be good number of people who will like it.

channelv · 8th January 2010, 19:40

I really don't understand the logic of bringing a hatch in B+ segment with an underpowered engine and call it a Premium Hatch! The only thing Premium in most of these cars is the Price!

Most of these cars are built to perform with more powerful engines. But in India, most manufactures bring smaller sized engines, enjoy tax exemption and milk poor customers who think more cost = better vehicle.

harishnair · 8th January 2010, 21:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by mvaidy

Expected Price:

1.2 Petrol - 6.15 lakh Onwards
1.2 Diesel - 6.65 lakh Onwards

At those prices I seriously doubt the Polo's success. The asking price is too much for the features it offers.

WindRide · 8th January 2010, 23:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by mvaidy

Hi Dipen,

Below are the estimated costs.

Source: Motoroids

Launch: March 2010

Expected Price:

1.2 Petrol - 6.15 lakh Onwards
1.2 Diesel - 6.65 lakh Onwards

If true, Polo is DOA - dead on arrival.

SunilM · 8th January 2010, 23:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by mvaidy

Hi Dipen,

Below are the estimated costs.

Source: Motoroids

Launch: March 2010

Expected Price:

1.2 Petrol - 6.15 lakh Onwards
1.2 Diesel - 6.65 lakh Onwards

Well, at this price, its almost 2Lacs above Swift and 1.3L above i20!

Polo looks, IMO, are quite graceful. It seems like a good executive grade premium hatch and VW is trying to price it accordingly. Nothing appalling in the looks and interior department, a step forward from the old Zen I would say.

But it was obvious that VW was going to charge a premium for its brand and I am sure it will find quite a few takers even if this price range is accurate. If priced 50k or so less, it will be a hit.

Daewood · 9th January 2010, 11:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by joshdrive

If Polo is not a looker, the what about Swift, Dzire, Ritz?

Polo looks elegant with proportionate design.There will be good number of people who will like it.

Yes Polo has a elegant design, but it resembles the outgoing Hyundai getz
which is a 5 year old design.

Dzire and Ritz are really an eyesore but Swift is a very good looking car even after 5 years. It still hasn't aged.

dipen · 9th January 2010, 12:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by mvaidy

Hi Dipen,

Below are the estimated costs.

Source: Motoroids

Launch: March 2010

Expected Price:

1.2 Petrol - 6.15 lakh Onwards
1.2 Diesel - 6.65 lakh Onwards

I barely trust thesein the air speculative pricing. These are not worth even a pinch of salt.
I assume onwards means ex-showroom (which is always Ex-Delhi)
6.15 ex-Delhi for the base model translates to 8.5-9 laks on road in Banglore, Mumbai for the top end models. At this price, Jazz would sound VFM.

Quote:

Originally Posted by harishnair

At those prices I seriously doubt the Polo's success. The asking price is too much for the features it offers.

Quote:

Originally Posted by WindRide

If true, Polo is DOA - dead on arrival.

Dead before arrival

Quote:

Originally Posted by SunilM

Well, at this price, its almost 2Lacs above Swift and 1.3L above i20!

Technically, the Polo cant be priced above i20. It cant hold a candle above it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SunilM

Polo looks, IMO, are quite graceful. It seems like a good executive grade premium hatch and VW is trying to price it accordingly. Nothing appalling in the looks and interior department, a step forward from the old Zen I would say.

But it was obvious that VW was going to charge a premium for its brand and I am sure it will find quite a few takers even if this price range is accurate. If priced 50k or so less, it will be a hit.

No doubt that the Polo is elegant on the outside, I still feel the first Indian Palio is more proportionate and beatiful from the sides and rear.

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dipen Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: mumbai Posts: 2,270 Thanked: 828 Times	zaks, VW has not even annouced the exact launch date. And there are no ex-showroom prices leaked. All is speculative right now.
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navan49 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: CHENNAI Posts: 1,001 Thanked: 73 Times View My Garage	VW Polo's clearance seems o.k like our Marutis 165 and 170 range. What about the Fuel Economy? Any body has some idea on this.
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xingamazon Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,400 Thanked: 122 Times	Somehow I still dont seem to take this vehicle seriously, the looks are too old school to attract a buyer, I am guessing the VW would be seeing the fate of Fiat with thier Palio venture.. I recall such a good car, got boots just because contemporary guys thought it was a 800 look-a-like vehicle for a higher price.
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SPARKled Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Navi Mumbai Posts: 1,110 Thanked: 660 Times	Well I for one think that the new Polo design is typically German, muscular, under stated and perfect proportions something that VW is know for. Surely no way are they going to price it anywhere close to what Swift sells for. Even if it was priced near or above the i20 it should do well considering how well the i20 is doing. Last edited by SPARKled : 8th January 2010 at 12:21.
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1-Testosterone BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Amritsar Posts: 388 Thanked: 43 Times View My Garage	i20 is a perfect hatch in India. Diesel, fully loaded and value for money. There are handful of manufacturers I see challenging or even eclipsing i20 - TATA, GM or Suzuki.
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channelv BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Kochi Posts: 174 Thanked: 67 Times	I really don't understand the logic of bringing a hatch in B+ segment with an underpowered engine and call it a Premium Hatch! The only thing Premium in most of these cars is the Price! Most of these cars are built to perform with more powerful engines. But in India, most manufactures bring smaller sized engines, enjoy tax exemption and milk poor customers who think more cost = better vehicle.
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