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Originally Posted by theragingbull i20's is slightly larger at 295L |
Correct. I was comparing the Polo more to the Figo, Swift, Ritz, i10 and Vista.
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Originally Posted by sidindica valve configuration
Valves per cylinder for both motors-2 or 4? |
I believe the Petrol is a 12V DOHC. Will have to check on the diesel and revert.
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Originally Posted by cyqed Hi GTO, I heard the 1.6 is a sedan and not a hatchback. |
The sedan's launch is not too far away (look up comments in my review). While the 1.6L engines primary purpose will be the sedan, I'm pretty sure the Polo will benefit from that engine too. As Rehaan commented, right now may not have been the best time to bring that engine considering:
a) Impact on its FE reputation
b) Impact on its VFM reputation
We've seen Fiat take the same route with the Punto (avoiding a 1.6 petrol), Ford with the Figo and now VW with the Polo. I think everyone remembers just what the Palio 1.6 did to the car's reputation. That is, built one amongst the enthusiasts (0.01% of buying population) and killed amongst the mass market (the other 99.99%). Who would you target if you were a car maker?
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Originally Posted by nkrishnap If a review has comparison of the cars in the segment would take it even higher for team-bhp. |
Will consider, thanks.
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Originally Posted by extreme_torque Talking about interiors, I think Punto's look a far more classier (not talking about quality jus pure looks here). VW is too plane jane. |
The Polo's interiors are superior overall. The fit & finish are top grade, colours more pleasing to the eyes and the width is substantially more (packaging).
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Originally Posted by crackingride you keep mentioning the Highline and all I can see ( apart from a couple of pics of the car obviously at the plant) was what looks like a comfortline. |
As mentioned in my review, and in later posts, the pool of test drive cars was a mixed bag of variants. We got our hands on the highline only at the plant for some quick pictures.
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being saddled with what is essentially a generation old engine for the next 3-5 years makes no sense when the manufacturer itself has a cutting edge, excise-friendly, fuel- sipping 1.2 TSI that makes the same power and is available right now!
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I agree. VW, in line with its brand equity, should have released the TSI engines. Those would have been game-changers.
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Originally Posted by hiren959 I seriously doubt that the ultimate winner will be the Swift with our national engine!!(considering the overall package) |
You think a giant like Maruti will be sitting idle? The all-new generation Swift has been spotted testing. India is the largest market for that car, and you can bet it will be tailor-made to our requirements. One of the reasons that the Swift is being outclassed by these newer hatchbacks is that, well, its SIX years old!
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Originally Posted by vrrraju I think the market rules the engine options and common people won't mind when power comes as far as they are satisfied with the drive quality and FE. |
So true. The market wants FE + cheap, that's just what they get. The man on the street couldn't care less whether its 3 or 4 cylinders. As long as he gets adequate power with (again) good FE and at a lower price, he's happy. I wish though, that us enthusiasts were also taken care of. Hope the 1.6 comes sooner rather than later.
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Originally Posted by CARDEEP The interiors seem in the pictures to be of good taste, the hard plastics will always be an issue. But, aren't we expecting too much in the price band that we are offerred. |
As mentioned, they are par for the price band & market segment.
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How is the i20 diesel compared to diesels from VW, Ford & Fiat? Could you please rank these in order of car superiority? Please exclude anything from Maruti, for the time being.
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i20 diesel is from another price segment. Amongst the 5.5 lakh rupee hatchbacks, its the Ford 1.4 TDCi > 1.3 MJD National engine > Polo 1.2 D