VW at the Auto Expo 2010

ravikn · 5th January 2010, 22:55

Hi GTO, Great pics, Polo rocks in the silver color. Any clue on the pricing part of it. Heard in the news that they will reveal it only in Feb

theragingbull · 5th January 2010, 22:57

The Polo is really a hot hatch. Especially in red! I hope VW prices it correctly. IMO 6.5L for highline will be worth it. The interiors are very upmarket and of superior quality than any of it's competitors.
With the 1.2, is VW going to launch the 1.6, 105PS petrol engine too?

hrmanju1 · 5th January 2010, 22:58

In the Silver car, i do NOT see Beige interiors. Yeah, i like it. But the website doesnt mention the same. Hardluck.

GTO, when do you get to TD this? And of course provide the detailed report?

BTW, thanks for posting these lovely pictures.

McLaren Rulez · 5th January 2010, 23:00

Which alloys are we getting on the Polo? The silver car's or the red's or the ones that can be seen on the website?

theragingbull · 5th January 2010, 23:03

None of the Polo variants get steering mounted stereo buttons?

harishnair · 5th January 2010, 23:05

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.

Rehaan · 5th January 2010, 23:10

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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Originally Posted by ravikn

...Any clue on the pricing part of it....

5-7 is a realistic expectation from what we've heard.

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Originally Posted by McLaren Rulez

Which alloys are we getting on the Polo? The silver car's or the red's or the ones that can be seen on the website?

Not sure about the alloys, but i can guarantee wheelcaps as shown below

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Here are the sun-screens mentioned earlier in the thread. They snap onto little clips on the window-frame, not slide up and down like in some cars in the more luxurious segments.

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And a closer look at the totally kitted out silver polo :

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Deep Blue · 5th January 2010, 23:12

WOW! Such a beauty!..Such clean lines, clean cuts, no flab, everything neat and perfect. First the Linea, then the GP and now the polo. Europeans seem to have a thing for the design. The Japs seem to design cars like they do their cartoon characters(watching a lot of them with my 5yr old).
I only wish VW would widen their dealer network fast or maybe deal through Maruti network now that they have 20% stake in Suzuki.
This is for sure in Jazz, I20, Fabia category. I dont think Swift and Ritz will have to worry much

Sudan_NFS · 5th January 2010, 23:14

Nice pics GTO and Rehaan!!
I love the alloy wheels of all three cars, I wish they provide us option for alloy wheels.
The race polo engine compartment seems to be more complicated.

@Rehaan: where is the spare wheel is placed,because the place were the wheel is placed seems to be occupied by the tray they have.

theragingbull · 5th January 2010, 23:14

lol...Tata looking to buy Volkswagen? haha

akbaree · 5th January 2010, 23:17

Looks great.

With that engine, I am not sure if it is exciting. But then only few look at BHP figures. As far as the car has other characterstics like ride, handling, reliability and smoothness, it will sell.

Volt · 5th January 2010, 23:24

Brilliant pics, Rehaan and GTO. The one with Ratan Tata checking out the Polo was a superb catch, now only if someone would catch Dr. Martin Winterkorn checking out the Nano!!

xingamazon · 5th January 2010, 23:24

That is a funny looking gear model.

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.

Except for the price which is still not revealed dont think they can manage to make many heads turn for this model. Looks pretty simple one to me.

tushky · 5th January 2010, 23:28

though i love this car, but it is disappointing that there are no Clear lens taillights. they look fantastic at night.

navan49 · 5th January 2010, 23:28

Hi Rehaan,

Great special shot. The Motor Vehicles and steel magnet is visiting the other car. Your short timing is great. To day none other than Team Bhp gave as much as our members presented the Auto expo.Visual medias too did not cover well.

5th January 2010, 22:55	#16
ravikn BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 345 Thanked: 25 Times	Hi GTO, Great pics, Polo rocks in the silver color. Any clue on the pricing part of it. Heard in the news that they will reveal it only in Feb
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5th January 2010, 22:57	#17
theragingbull Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,601 Thanked: 651 Times View My Garage	The Polo is really a hot hatch. Especially in red! I hope VW prices it correctly. IMO 6.5L for highline will be worth it. The interiors are very upmarket and of superior quality than any of it's competitors. With the 1.2, is VW going to launch the 1.6, 105PS petrol engine too?
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5th January 2010, 22:58	#18
hrmanju1 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 186 Thanked: 0 Times	In the Silver car, i do NOT see Beige interiors. Yeah, i like it. But the website doesnt mention the same. Hardluck. GTO, when do you get to TD this? And of course provide the detailed report? BTW, thanks for posting these lovely pictures.
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5th January 2010, 23:00	#19
McLaren Rulez Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Mysore Posts: 3,467 Thanked: 5,547 Times	Which alloys are we getting on the Polo? The silver car's or the red's or the ones that can be seen on the website?
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5th January 2010, 23:03	#20
theragingbull Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,601 Thanked: 651 Times View My Garage	None of the Polo variants get steering mounted stereo buttons?
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5th January 2010, 23:05	#21
harishnair BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Quilon/ Sharjah Posts: 511 Thanked: 6 Times	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. Last edited by harishnair : 5th January 2010 at 23:07.
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5th January 2010, 23:12	#23
Deep Blue BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Udupi Posts: 767 Thanked: 745 Times	WOW! Such a beauty!..Such clean lines, clean cuts, no flab, everything neat and perfect. First the Linea, then the GP and now the polo. Europeans seem to have a thing for the design. The Japs seem to design cars like they do their cartoon characters(watching a lot of them with my 5yr old). I only wish VW would widen their dealer network fast or maybe deal through Maruti network now that they have 20% stake in Suzuki. This is for sure in Jazz, I20, Fabia category. I dont think Swift and Ritz will have to worry much
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5th January 2010, 23:14	#24
Sudan_NFS BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: chennai Posts: 759 Thanked: 16 Times	Nice pics GTO and Rehaan!! I love the alloy wheels of all three cars, I wish they provide us option for alloy wheels. The race polo engine compartment seems to be more complicated. @Rehaan: where is the spare wheel is placed,because the place were the wheel is placed seems to be occupied by the tray they have. Last edited by Sudan_NFS : 5th January 2010 at 23:19.
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5th January 2010, 23:17	#26
akbaree BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ahmedabad Posts: 613 Thanked: 109 Times View My Garage	Looks great. With that engine, I am not sure if it is exciting. But then only few look at BHP figures. As far as the car has other characterstics like ride, handling, reliability and smoothness, it will sell.
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5th January 2010, 23:24	#27
Volt BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 183 Thanked: 5 Times	Brilliant pics, Rehaan and GTO. The one with Ratan Tata checking out the Polo was a superb catch, now only if someone would catch Dr. Martin Winterkorn checking out the Nano!!
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5th January 2010, 23:24	#28
xingamazon Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,400 Thanked: 122 Times	That is a funny looking gear model. 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. Except for the price which is still not revealed dont think they can manage to make many heads turn for this model. Looks pretty simple one to me.
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5th January 2010, 23:28	#29
tushky Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 1,277 Thanked: 2,847 Times View My Garage	though i love this car, but it is disappointing that there are no Clear lens taillights. they look fantastic at night.
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5th January 2010, 23:28	#30
navan49 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: CHENNAI Posts: 1,000 Thanked: 73 Times View My Garage	Hi Rehaan, Great special shot. The Motor Vehicles and steel magnet is visiting the other car. Your short timing is great. To day none other than Team Bhp gave as much as our members presented the Auto expo.Visual medias too did not cover well.
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