Volkswagen launches the 1.6 l Polo at Rs 6.16 lakhs
Volkswagen, Europe's largest car manufacturer launched its powerful 1.6 l Polo variant today after the successful entry of 1.2 l Volkswagen Polo in the Indian subcontinent early this year. This beauty has been shelved at Rs. 6.16 lakhs, ex showroom New Delhi. It would be available in an highline petrol version in India.
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Mr. Neeraj Garg, Member of Board and Director Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Volkswagen Group Sales India Pvt. Ltd. seemed elated on the occasion and said that with the introduction of this variant the Polo becomes even more exciting for the customers as it becomes more powerful and fun to drive while continuing to maintain all the features available in the 1.2 l Polo variant.
The new Polo variant sports a 1.6 litre 4 cylinder petrol engine with an output of 105PS @ 5250 rpm delivering a torque of 153NM @ 3750 rpm. It is paired with a 5-speed manual gear box and has a fuel efficiency of 15.96 km/litre. On the exteriors, the Polo continues to sport the body coloured bumpers, chrome strip in front grille, body coloured outside door handles & mirrors, a galvanized body with 6 years anti-corrosion warranty and 15 inch alloy wheels. The interior of this car comes with attractive gear shift knobs, interior door handles finished in chrome, chrome interior trims, storage compartments for 1 litre bottles, 60/40 split folding rear seats and a superior ‘livon’ upholstery. With full regards to passenger safety, it is equipped with front disc brakes, ABS, front airbags for driver/co-driver and an electronic anti theft immobilizer. When it comes to the Volkswagen stable comfort always gets a high priority as the new Polo offers multi function information display including door opening warning, height adjustable driving seats, adjustable power steering that improves drive comfort, rear de fogger and power locks with remote transmitters. The car is manufactured at the Volkswagen plant in Chakan, Pune and is available to customers on immediate bookings. Volkswagen, an established brand in the automobile sector sells its broad model range from the Fox to the Phaeton in more than 150 countries worldwide. The company currently offers the Jetta and Passat, assembled in Aurangabad for the Indian consumers. Also available is the iconic New Beetle, the powerful SUV Touareg, the luxurious Phaeton, the Polo and now the Vento.
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