Australian specifications and pricing have been released for the 2018 Volkswagen Polo, the all-new generation of the light hatch will open at $17,990 plus on-road costs.
As the sixth-generation, the new version has been dubbed the Polo 6. This new model has effectively grown out of its class being larger in every important measurement.
Initially, the Polo 6 comes in Trendline, Comfortline or launch Edition specification all packing a 1.0-litre three-cylinder turbo petrol engine in various states of tune mated to either a six-speed manual or seven-speed DSG automatic.
The range opens with the Polo Trendline 70TSI in which the 1.0-litre engine is tuned to produce 70kW of power and 175Nm of torque. Performance is adequate with Volkswagen claiming a 0-100km/h sprint time of 10.8 seconds regardless of the transmission option.
The claimed fuel consumption figure of the 70TSI is a frugal 4.8L/100km for the manual and only 5.0L/100km for the DSG.
Moving up to the Polo Comfortline 85TSI sees the engine upgraded to deliver 85kW and 200Nm. It’s 1.3 seconds faster to 100km/h being rated at 9.5 seconds. The extra performance doesn’t come at the cost of efficiency. The 85TSI sips 5.1L/100km with a manual box and 5.0L/100km with the DSG.
The special Polo Launch Edition will feature the same 85kW/200Nm engine from the 85TSI.
The Polo GTI (with a 147kW/320Nm turbo four) and the Polo beats will arrive later this year.
Polo 70TSI Trendline equipment highlights
15-inch steel wheels
Front Assist with City EB and pedestrian monitoring
Driver Fatigue Detection
Low tyre pressure indicator
Multi-Function Display (MFD Plus)
Leather multi-function steering wheel
8-inch infotainment system
Apple Carplay and Android Auto
Bluetooth phone connectivity
2 x USB ports
Rear View Camera (RVC)
Cruise control
Air conditioning
Height adjustment for front seats
Power windows
Electrically heated and adjustable exterior mirrors
Split/folding rear seat
Polo 85TSI Comfortline adds
15-inch alloy wheels
Automatic headlight function
Rain sensing wipers
Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
Front centre armrest
Comfort cloth upholstery
Polo Launch Edition adds
16-inch alloy wheels
Inductive wireless charging
Dark tinted rear window glass
Front fog lights
Dark tinted LED tail lights
2018 Volkswagen Polo pricing (excludes on-road costs):
Polo 70TSI Trendline – $17,990/$20,490 (6MT/7DSG)
Polo 85TSI Comfortline – $19,490/$21,990 (6MT/7DSG)
Polo Launch Edition – $20,490/$22,990 (6MT/7DSG)
Options
Driver Assistance package - $1,400 (Comfortline and Launch Edition)
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
Blind Spot Monitor with rear traffic alert
Park Assist
Power folding door mirrors
Proactive occupant protection system
Metallic/Pearl Effect paint - $500 (all models)
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