VW at the Auto Expo 2010

.sushilkumar · 6th January 2010, 17:01

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Originally Posted by jaykc78

1.2 Diesel - Featuring Volkswagen’s latest common rail technology

Any Ideas , of how much BHP for 1.2 Diesel, FE etc , what about Pricing ?
I have postponed my punto purchase waiting for POLO and it seems i made a wrong decision here.

9thsphinx · 6th January 2010, 17:15

Looks are just right. Engine specs are fine for city driving. But, NO Climate Control on the top end variant?! WHY

jaykc78 · 6th January 2010, 17:27

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Originally Posted by .sushilkumar

Any Ideas , of how much BHP for 1.2 Diesel, FE etc , what about Pricing ?
I have postponed my punto purchase waiting for POLO and it seems i made a wrong decision here.

75 BHP for 1.2 diesel.
4.5 lakhs - 7 Lakhs not sure about this.

crackingride · 6th January 2010, 18:15

Can someone who is spending some time in and around the Polo on display get us some basic information:
Is there a dead pedal?
Is there a MID (USB/Aux) interface?
Is there a remote fuel/ boot release?
Is there EBD along with the ABS?

I keep going back to GTO's thread opening post where he says "move over, Fabia, your time has come and gone".
I for one am extremely disappointed the Fabia did not do well.
For the kind of kit one got in the top line Elegance version, the Polo even in Highline spec is a poor comparison.

FlyingSpur · 6th January 2010, 19:51

Is it that difficult for VW to launch the Passat CC here? Just see what (relatively) good looks did to the Superb's fortunes. I'm sure there's massive potential for the CC here. Anyone at VW listening?

theragingbull · 6th January 2010, 20:36

Wasn't the VW Scirroco supposed to be displayed here along with the Passat CC? I haven't found any pics of these cars here.

-NUT-case · 6th January 2010, 21:08

@ GTO , phenomenal looks ? Are you sure you were not wearing rose tinted coolers.

I would say the car looks handsome at best what with all the glam bits like headlight , tail assembly gone
And if the car is solidly built , it has to be heavy and the weight to power ratio would suffer with a 1.2 L engine.
They only major difference between trendline and comfortile is 4door power windows and height adjustable drivers seat, which should have been standard if this is a premium hatchback.
It all depends very much on the pricing now.
We don't want this to go the Jazz way. At the premium hatchback segment, people will be looking for something more than, adequate looks and a solid interior build.
The i 20 looks classier on the inside and outside .

damodar · 7th January 2010, 00:26

Cramped compared to Fabia!

JackSparrow · 7th January 2010, 00:48

Really loved the simple, classy and well proportioned looks of the VW Polo. Rear seating looks cramped but I guess its OK. If VW could price it in 4L - 6L range then it's going to be their bread and butter in INDIA. Hope the higher end version comes with more powerful engine and all the fancy features.
TATA deisgners are going to run for cover if Ratan Tata pays them a visit soon. Hope they don't screw up with the Safari(if they go for an all new design).

brakehorsepower · 7th January 2010, 07:28

is there a white color polo showcased guys if so i would like to see the pics of the same(i dont mean the cup car).

navan49 · 7th January 2010, 09:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaykc78

According to the VW india website , the Polo comes in three versions -

1.2 Petrol - 75PS, 1.6 Petrol - 105 PS
1.2 Diesel - Featuring Volkswagen’s latest common rail technology

All in 5 speed manual transmission. There will be three variants namely -
Trendline,Comfortline,Highline

http://www.volkswagen.co.in/media/co...o_brochure.pdf

Hi Jay,

You have done a good home work. I got all the details of the Polo from the website you gave. I would like to see the car physically and jump to Polo. Thanks for the information.Let me check Chennai dealer and post.

Hi Suhilkumar,

It is worth waiting for a couple of months for Polo rather than hurrying for Punto.

SKODA_RS · 7th January 2010, 09:55

Neat looks,classy interiors.Polo will compete the fabia.

But i personally would like the Honda Jazz with a 1.5 litre vtech engine of the city.That would be some car to drive.

arnabchak · 7th January 2010, 11:22

Somehow felt the storage is cramped.

The interiors of the i 20 looks a class apart.
Why did VW decide to go for such basic interiors?

Is it the cost cutting effect?

scooby05 · 7th January 2010, 13:12

Is the Phaeton displayed? Read today that its being launched finally here? Its a fantastic car, any idea on actual pricing on road and engine options?

Caramelo · 7th January 2010, 13:22

IMO, VW have tried to keep prices lower, and at the same time they have kept the quality and standards of VW brand intact. so we don't get 6 airbags and climate control. but what you get is fantastic mileage from the diesel (30kmpl) yeah ground breaking is the word they used. and petrol will also really give 15+ with 3 pot engine. i am quite sure of it. and thats what works in india.

1) mileage
2) space
3)quality
4)reliability
5)looks
6)brand
7)resale

and the biggest swing factor is the price. and they will surprise everyone i think.

6th January 2010, 17:15	#77
9thsphinx Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ahmedabad Posts: 1,118 Thanked: 542 Times View My Garage	Looks are just right. Engine specs are fine for city driving. But, NO Climate Control on the top end variant?! WHY
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6th January 2010, 18:15	#79
crackingride BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: bangalore Posts: 270 Thanked: 19 Times	Can someone who is spending some time in and around the Polo on display get us some basic information: Is there a dead pedal? Is there a MID (USB/Aux) interface? Is there a remote fuel/ boot release? Is there EBD along with the ABS? I keep going back to GTO's thread opening post where he says "move over, Fabia, your time has come and gone". I for one am extremely disappointed the Fabia did not do well. For the kind of kit one got in the top line Elegance version, the Polo even in Highline spec is a poor comparison.
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6th January 2010, 19:51	#80
FlyingSpur Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,934 Thanked: 1,422 Times View My Garage	Is it that difficult for VW to launch the Passat CC here? Just see what (relatively) good looks did to the Superb's fortunes. I'm sure there's massive potential for the CC here. Anyone at VW listening?
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6th January 2010, 20:36	#81
theragingbull Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,601 Thanked: 646 Times View My Garage	Wasn't the VW Scirroco supposed to be displayed here along with the Passat CC? I haven't found any pics of these cars here.
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6th January 2010, 21:08	#82
-NUT-case BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 263 Thanked: 12 Times	@ GTO , phenomenal looks ? Are you sure you were not wearing rose tinted coolers. I would say the car looks handsome at best what with all the glam bits like headlight , tail assembly gone And if the car is solidly built , it has to be heavy and the weight to power ratio would suffer with a 1.2 L engine. They only major difference between trendline and comfortile is 4door power windows and height adjustable drivers seat, which should have been standard if this is a premium hatchback. It all depends very much on the pricing now. We don't want this to go the Jazz way. At the premium hatchback segment, people will be looking for something more than, adequate looks and a solid interior build. The i 20 looks classier on the inside and outside .
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7th January 2010, 00:26	#83
damodar BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: VGA<->BLR Posts: 628 Thanked: 1,837 Times View My Garage	Polo interiors Cramped compared to Fabia! Attached Thumbnails
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7th January 2010, 00:48	#84
JackSparrow BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 96 Thanked: 4 Times View My Garage	Really loved the simple, classy and well proportioned looks of the VW Polo. Rear seating looks cramped but I guess its OK. If VW could price it in 4L - 6L range then it's going to be their bread and butter in INDIA. Hope the higher end version comes with more powerful engine and all the fancy features. TATA deisgners are going to run for cover if Ratan Tata pays them a visit soon. Hope they don't screw up with the Safari(if they go for an all new design). Last edited by JackSparrow : 7th January 2010 at 00:49.
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7th January 2010, 07:28	#85
brakehorsepower BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: chennai Posts: 111 Thanked: Once	is there a white color polo showcased guys if so i would like to see the pics of the same(i dont mean the cup car).
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7th January 2010, 09:55	#87
SKODA_RS BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 33 Thanked: Once	Good1 Neat looks,classy interiors.Polo will compete the fabia. But i personally would like the Honda Jazz with a 1.5 litre vtech engine of the city.That would be some car to drive.
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7th January 2010, 11:22	#88
arnabchak Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MH-04 Posts: 1,346 Thanked: 1,162 Times	Somehow felt the storage is cramped. The interiors of the i 20 looks a class apart. Why did VW decide to go for such basic interiors? Is it the cost cutting effect?
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7th January 2010, 13:12	#89
scooby05 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,145 Thanked: 192 Times	Is the Phaeton displayed? Read today that its being launched finally here? Its a fantastic car, any idea on actual pricing on road and engine options?
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7th January 2010, 13:22	#90
Caramelo BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: ahmedabad Posts: 769 Thanked: 16 Times	IMO, VW have tried to keep prices lower, and at the same time they have kept the quality and standards of VW brand intact. so we don't get 6 airbags and climate control. but what you get is fantastic mileage from the diesel (30kmpl) yeah ground breaking is the word they used. and petrol will also really give 15+ with 3 pot engine. i am quite sure of it. and thats what works in india. 1) mileage 2) space 3)quality 4)reliability 5)looks 6)brand 7)resale and the biggest swing factor is the price. and they will surprise everyone i think. Last edited by Caramelo : 7th January 2010 at 13:29.
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