VW at the Auto Expo 2010

McLaren Rulez · 5th January 2010, 23:30

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Originally Posted by xingamazon

Anyway coming to the point agreed the build looks solid, but it is no way modern build compared to the likes of Punto and the I20 is what I think.

Are you kidding? The Polo probably has better build than both the Punto and i20. Its a VW strength.

Gallant · 5th January 2010, 23:44

@ McLaren, may be better than i20 but not Punto. Punto is as solid as rock and most refreshing design.
Polo seems to be a plain jane with not so attracting engine options, lets see how Indian consumers respond to it.

KRf1 · 5th January 2010, 23:54

Looks great . The interiors look as if they would last a hundred years . Very solid and germanic . The lights look Audi like . This might trigger the decline of the already low selling cousin sister Fabia I guess .

The 3 pot petrol at 75 bhp is adequate at best . They should launch a more powerful petrol.

Kudos to VW for the PoloCup . At least some manufacturer is showing interest in Indian Motorsport . Tata and Suzuki should have been in INRC by now .

gomzi · 6th January 2010, 00:15

Nice pics of the Polo. Now to see how their dealer and A.S.S. network pans out. This along with pricing will make or break the car.

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Originally Posted by KRf1

The 3 pot petrol at 75 bhp is adequate at best . They should launch a more powerful petrol.

The brochure on the VW India - Polo website mentions a 1.6L. So pocket conscious buyers get the 75 bhp 1.2 and enthusiasts get the 105 bhp 1.6

anekho · 6th January 2010, 00:18

Show stopper! These polo's look fabulous, especially the silver and racing one! Also the website mentions a 1.6L version coming soon - I want one for sure

Thanks for the great pics!

carlosTHEjackal · 6th January 2010, 00:20

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Originally Posted by Rehaan

Here you go :
Volkswagen Polo Cup India

Thanks for the pictures.

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Originally Posted by Rehaan

Been dying to share this one!

Here is what happens when Ratan Tata visits the VW stall to check out the Polo.

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Did he visit any other stall ? GM's Chevy Beat stall?

Just curious, as to what is he looking at. May get some pointers for future Tata vehicles.

agspins · 6th January 2010, 00:35

There was a joke somewhere on the net today that "Polo looks good, lets go to Das auto and book one"

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AbhiJ · 6th January 2010, 00:45

Great looking car. The silver looks just perfect.

aparth · 6th January 2010, 01:15

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Originally Posted by Gallant

@ McLaren, may be better than i20 but not Punto. Punto is as solid as rock and most refreshing design.
Polo seems to be a plain jane with not so attracting engine options, lets see how Indian consumers respond to it.

The engine options seem to be more attractive than Punto.

Both the engines on Punto's are for the conservative drivers whereas VW is offering engines for the conservative drivers and for the enthusiasts too !

Parm · 6th January 2010, 01:30

240kmph on the speedometer!!

which engine is this>> 1.2 pertol, 1.2 diesel or 1.6 diesel?

aparth · 6th January 2010, 01:34

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Originally Posted by Parm

240kmph on the speedometer!!

which engine is this>> 1.2 pertol, 1.2 diesel or 1.6 diesel?

I thought the 1.6 was a petrol??

Or is this a typo?

Parm · 6th January 2010, 01:39

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Originally Posted by GTO

The Polo Cup edition. This is the track-tune Polo that will be used in the Polo Cup race series. Competition races will start in June 2010, presumably in South India. Power comes from a 1.6 Liter DIESEL (yup, its an oilburner) engine. Rehaan asked the VW guy chances of this engine being offered in the regular Polo? Fat chance! What we wouldn't give to drive the Polo Cup. Don't overlook the JK Tyre Slicks!

no typo from my side!

aparth · 6th January 2010, 01:48

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Originally Posted by harishnair

Great pics GTO.

Polo has lost some of its sportiness because of the clear headlamps, but never the less its a very beautiful car.
The red car seems to be the Highline variant and the silver one could be Comfortline variant with the optional accessories package.

The 1.6L petrol is coming to India as it is stated in their product brochure.

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Originally Posted by Parm

no typo from my side!

I'm really confused. So are we getting a 1.6l petrol or a 1.6l diesel?

Parm · 6th January 2010, 01:57

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Originally Posted by aparth

I'm really confused. So are we getting a 1.6l petrol or a 1.6l diesel?

i wrote what i read. you better visit the VW stall and find out for sure.

shuvc · 6th January 2010, 03:05

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Originally Posted by aparth

I'm really confused. So are we getting a 1.6l petrol or a 1.6l diesel?

What I understood from the posts is:
1.6L diesel is in the Polo Cup
1.6L petrol will be a high end version launched around mid 2010.

5th January 2010, 23:44	#32
Gallant BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 34 Thanked: Once	@ McLaren, may be better than i20 but not Punto. Punto is as solid as rock and most refreshing design. Polo seems to be a plain jane with not so attracting engine options, lets see how Indian consumers respond to it.
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5th January 2010, 23:54	#33
KRf1 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NCR / BLR Posts: 339 Thanked: 3 Times	Looks great . The interiors look as if they would last a hundred years . Very solid and germanic . The lights look Audi like . This might trigger the decline of the already low selling cousin sister Fabia I guess . The 3 pot petrol at 75 bhp is adequate at best . They should launch a more powerful petrol. Kudos to VW for the PoloCup . At least some manufacturer is showing interest in Indian Motorsport . Tata and Suzuki should have been in INRC by now .
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6th January 2010, 00:18	#35
anekho Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: . Posts: 1,995 Thanked: 684 Times	Show stopper! These polo's look fabulous, especially the silver and racing one! Also the website mentions a 1.6L version coming soon - I want one for sure Thanks for the great pics!
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6th January 2010, 00:35	#37
agspins Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: MH-31 Posts: 1,653 Thanked: 508 Times View My Garage	There was a joke somewhere on the net today that "Polo looks good, lets go to Das auto and book one".
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6th January 2010, 00:45	#38
AbhiJ Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Kolkata Posts: 1,476 Thanked: 1,207 Times	Great looking car. The silver looks just perfect.
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6th January 2010, 01:30	#40
Parm Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: in a Toyota! Posts: 2,753 Thanked: 890 Times	240kmph on the speedometer!! which engine is this>> 1.2 pertol, 1.2 diesel or 1.6 diesel?
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