VW Polo, the real big thing

[creativebala 178]

@Ravi sir,

did you check out any other VW Golf Pacific

[CYRUS43 0]

Most modern cars have one reversing and one Fog light at the back. Even the indica has this!!

[creativebala 178]

Will the lighting be sufficient then? or we need to run to the local electrician to make both the lights as reverse lights?

[dr_nishu 198]

I've seen most of this type of rear/tail-lamp configuration in European or Euro-specced cars even the Indian VW Jetta & Passat have this.

Other Examples being the Maruti Suzuki SX4,Fiat Punto,Skoda Fabia,Honda City ZX-Vtec,etc.......

 

[nim12esh 0]

Volkswagen India to start production of VW Polo at the Chakan Plant, Pune on 12th December.

[creativebala 178]

Volkswagen India to start production of VW Polo at the Chakan Plant' date=' Pune on 12th December. [/quote']

Thats NEWs man. So in 2 months time, Polo will hit the roads.

[hrmanju1 0]

Volkswagen India to start production of VW Polo at the Chakan Plant' date=' Pune on 12th December.

[/quote']

Great news. But any real insider information on the Engine specs. Also, in any of the models coming out - is there a Auto Transmission provided in the Jan end release?

[Anand Sivaraj 0]

the Engine specs of the Indian version polo is still a mystery, all we need to do is wait till Jan Auto Expo. 

[bluesapphire 1]

I just hope that it isnt like Fabia, brilliant package let down by puny engines. I hope they have powerful & refined petrol and diesel engines.

[J.Ravi 0]

@Ravi sir' date=' did you check out any other VW Golf Pacific? Will the lighting be sufficient then?   [/quote']  

No.  I didn't check anyother VW Golf Pacific.  When I reversed it, the lighting was not at all sufficient.  That's when, I started quizzing my daughter and s-i-l. 

Most modern cars have one reversing and one Fog light at the back. Even the indica has this!!

  

Thanks a lot' date=' CYRUS43, for enlightening me!  My daughter's VW Pacific Edition has all other premium gadgets like AT, MID, rain sensors, light sensors, automatic headlight switching on feature, etc., but only one lamp for reversing and fog lamps!  VW Pacific Edition being a premium brand hatchback in Oz, they should have provided a pair of lamps for each, I feel. 

I've seen most of this type of rear/tail-lamp configuration in European or Euro-specced cars even the Indian VW Jetta & Passat have this. Other Examples being the Maruti Suzuki SX4,Fiat Punto,Skoda Fabia,Honda City ZX-Vtec,etc. 

  

Thanks, dr_nishu:  So, what the dealer informed my s-i-l was true.  In my Fiat Linea, a pair of lamps has been provided at the rear for each reversing and fog lamps.  I get sufficient illumination at the rear, thank god! 

J.Ravi2009-12-03 07:35:21

[hrmanju1 0]

Couldn't resist. Called up Elite Motors,Bangalore. Initially, sales person started reading the email he received from VW. Then when queried, he said 2 Models will be released.

1. Petrol 1.2L TSI

2. Diesel 1.4L TDI

Colors - Standard Colors

Transmission - He has no clue on it.

Well, Auto Expo - cars will be displayed definitely it seems. Bookings are open as mentioned in the email.Bookings are open and 50,000 INR is the suggested amount.

I tried calling the other dealer of VW in Bangalore. He has no clue on this. He did not receive the notification? No idea.

Well, i will be taking the words of the dealer with a bag of salt. Especially on the TSI model front. Things hotting up now.

[Anand Sivaraj 0]

Wow  are you sure its 1.2 Tsi i couldn't believe this then the price will be above around 7 lakh then  but earlier VW has announced for a target price of around 5 lakh but its quite confusing, I've been waiting for polo if its true then I'll be the one booking first in Chennai.

[hrmanju1 0]

Wow? are you sure its 1.2 Tsi i couldn't believe this then the price will be above around 7 lakh then? but earlier VW has announced for a target price of around 5 lakh but its quite confusing' date=' I've been waiting for polo if its true then I'll be the one booking first in Chennai.

[/quote']

Anand, conflicting reports man. I called another dealer in Bangalore and he said Bookings are not open. No idea about Models and prices. But he says car will be released by Jan end itself. Can you call your dealer and let us know please?

[hrmanju1 0]

Internationally (UK) website

The engines available are

1) 1.2L 60PS

2) 1.2L 70PS

3) 1.2L TSI 105PS

4) 1.4L 85PS

5) 1.4L 85PS + DSG

6) 1.6L TDI 75PS

7) 1.6L TDI 90PS

Are we going to get only these? or just 1,2 and 6?

And looking at the prices on the UK website and with stripping of certain items and localization.

Am i hearing another JAZZZZZZZZZZZZ pricing?

[creativebala 178]

6) 1.6L TDI 75PS
7) 1.6L TDI 90PS

Not possible in India' date=' Diesel Engine should be 1.5L max

 

Am i hearing another JAZZZZZZZZZZZZ pricing?

Spot On

[hrmanju1 0]

So what is the Diesel Engine we will be getting? Is there a 1.4 L TDI? Haven't seen or read about it.

[hrmanju1 0]

Been reading not so good reviews on the 1.4 TDI. Anything sunny on this topic before i stop dreaming about Polo.

[sarabjeet 3]

with i20 automatic and jazz automatic around the corner i think VW can bet on the DSG , it can surely be the first automatic diesel hatch

[hrmanju1 0]

@sarabjeet. I wish VW reads forums like this. I am not much into Automobile industry. How do auto companies R&D work? Since this industry interacts directly with the end consumer, do they do some sort of survey? Do they have Product Managers talking to end consumers and feeding it into R&D? I was reading one thread on Beetle where people were really offended with 2 doors in it. Paying 20 lacs for 2 doors was not acceptable to few. So things like these. Are there anyone who works in the auto industry especially in this domain. Can you throw some light on this topic.

[dcarlover 0]

when is polo coming

[hrmanju1 0]

dcarlover - Thats the million dollar question. When and what. Or rather 4.35 Lacs INR question.

ACI and other magazines have said March,2010 as a probable launch date. It will be however shown in the AutoExpo in Delhi which starts from Jan 5th, 2010

[sarabjeet 3]

@hrmanju

 

sadly in india companies are least bothered about customer feedback but , but there have been cases where company officials do visit autoblog for feedbacks but its still not clear how seriously they take the advise/appeal

sarabjeet2009-12-07 13:21:34

[dcarlover 0]

dcarlover - Thats the million dollar question. When and what. Or rather 4.35 Lacs INR question.

ACI and other magazines have said March' date='2010 as a probable launch date. It will be however shown in the AutoExpo in Delhi which starts from Jan 5th, 2010[/quote'] thanks for reply

[hrmanju1 0]

Anyone interested in Bangalore for buying Polo? (i.e. if released in the right engine) PM me. Maybe we can chalk out a group deal if possible. I doubt this happening because if its a good car, there will be a mad rush and no way will we get discounts. But just trying my luck.

[hrmanju1 0]

Nice news. So Polo buyers can get their cars serviced in all Suzuki places? <read Maruti> Can we expect some good things coming or there will be a fallout?

http://www.autocarindia.com/new/Information.asp?id=3856