VW launches Polo Sedan in Russia

crackingride · 3rd June 2010, 10:29

Volkswagen Launches Polo Sedan in Russia - Car and Driver Blog

Volkswagen has expanded the Polo line to include a sedan model it says was designed exclusively for the Russian market. Currently, the not-sold-in-the-U.S. Polo is available in three- or five-door hatchback configurations.
The Polo sedan comes with a 103-hp, 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine with a five-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission. The scaled-down Jetta styling isn’t hugely attractive—it frankly reminds us of the Nissan Versa. The car is affordable, though, at the equivalent of €10,000. The Polo hatchback starts at just over €12,000 in Germany.

VW says the car was specifically tailored for driving conditions in Russia: the Polo has suspension designed to handle crumbling roads as well as tougher, anti-rust paint coatings. Which means the car would also be perfect for the potholes and road salt of, say, Michigan. Speaking of which, Volkswagen’s U.S. plans may include bringing the Polo to America. If so, sedan and hatchback Polos would offer welcome competition to the Ford Fiesta once it arrives in U.S. dealerships.

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Goes with what we have been seeing in the Indian market by way of disguised testers. Nothing new here. Interesting that they claim it was designed exclusively for the Russians. They're saying the same thing in Brazil, India and China too!

jacksons · 3rd June 2010, 10:40

Side profile of Polo looks always good and sedan also looks very good, we need to see derriere because front will be the same.

ranjith.rajaram · 3rd June 2010, 11:37

Cool, looks great... more or like it looks like fiat linea for me

Pedal2Metal · 3rd June 2010, 12:43

Is it the picture's aspect ratio or is the car as long as it looks?

srishiva · 3rd June 2010, 14:00

For car advertisements, the pictures are just an indication. Got to see them in person.

FlyingSpur · 3rd June 2010, 14:29

@ Maruti, Tata etc...

THIS is how you make a hatch into a sedan. Watch, and learn.It won't hurt if you can make your functionally phenomenal but aesthetically crappy Manzas / Dzires a little more appealing to the eye.

arnabchak · 3rd June 2010, 15:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by ranjith.rajaram

Cool, looks great... more or like it looks like fiat linea for me

+1 to that.

I second your thoughts.

Felt the rear looks like a rip off from the Linea.

HammerHead · 3rd June 2010, 15:20

Looks great, but 85% of it looks exactly same as Polo.
IMO Punto to Linea is the best conversion I have seen in this segment.

Rear does look like Linea, may be a PS job?

Daewood · 3rd June 2010, 15:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by flyingspur

@ Maruti, Tata etc...

THIS is how you make a hatch into a sedan. Watch, and learn.It won't hurt if you can make your functionally phenomenal but aesthetically crappy Manzas / Dzires a little more appealing to the eye.

first let them learn how not to spoil a goodlooking hatch..

im referring to the Maruti designers who re-designed the updated Zen
and killed its jellybean characteristics.

3rd June 2010, 10:29	#1
crackingride BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: bangalore Posts: 270 Thanked: 19 Times	VW launches Polo Sedan in Russia Volkswagen Launches Polo Sedan in Russia - Car and Driver Blog Volkswagen has expanded the Polo line to include a sedan model it says was designed exclusively for the Russian market. Currently, the not-sold-in-the-U.S. Polo is available in three- or five-door hatchback configurations. The Polo sedan comes with a 103-hp, 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine with a five-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission. The scaled-down Jetta styling isn’t hugely attractive—it frankly reminds us of the Nissan Versa. The car is affordable, though, at the equivalent of €10,000. The Polo hatchback starts at just over €12,000 in Germany. VW says the car was specifically tailored for driving conditions in Russia: the Polo has suspension designed to handle crumbling roads as well as tougher, anti-rust paint coatings. Which means the car would also be perfect for the potholes and road salt of, say, Michigan. Speaking of which, Volkswagen’s U.S. plans may include bringing the Polo to America. If so, sedan and hatchback Polos would offer welcome competition to the Ford Fiesta once it arrives in U.S. dealerships. ******** Goes with what we have been seeing in the Indian market by way of disguised testers. Nothing new here. Interesting that they claim it was designed exclusively for the Russians. They're saying the same thing in Brazil, India and China too!
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jacksons BANNED Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 362 Thanked: 67 Times	Side profile of Polo looks always good and sedan also looks very good, we need to see derriere because front will be the same.
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3rd June 2010, 11:37	#3
ranjith.rajaram BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Pune >> Bangalore Posts: 356 Thanked: 9 Times View My Garage	Cool, looks great... more or like it looks like fiat linea for me
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Pedal2Metal BHPian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 73 Thanked: 2 Times	Is it the picture's aspect ratio or is the car as long as it looks?
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srishiva Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 4,375 Thanked: 2,256 Times	For car advertisements, the pictures are just an indication. Got to see them in person.
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FlyingSpur Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,934 Thanked: 1,422 Times View My Garage	@ Maruti, Tata etc... THIS is how you make a hatch into a sedan. Watch, and learn.It won't hurt if you can make your functionally phenomenal but aesthetically crappy Manzas / Dzires a little more appealing to the eye.
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HammerHead Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Goan in Pune Posts: 1,246 Thanked: 641 Times View My Garage	Looks great, but 85% of it looks exactly same as Polo. IMO Punto to Linea is the best conversion I have seen in this segment. Rear does look like Linea, may be a PS job? Last edited by HammerHead : 3rd June 2010 at 15:23.
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