Volkswagen Polo
Expected in January 2010
Estimated price: Rs 4.5- 6 lakh
After launching the Jettas, the Passats and the Touaregs; the first VW hatchback will hit the Indian roads. The Polo is a premium hatchback that will be manufactured from the recently inaugurated Volkswagen plant in Chakan.
Currently the Skoda Fabia is being manufactured at the Chakan plant, so it could be possible that the Polo could have a share a similar platform with the Fabia.
Engine:
We predict the VW Polo to be equipped with a 3-cylinder 1.4 litre TDI engine and the 1.2-litre and 1.6 litre petrol engine.
Competitors:
The Polo will compete with the Hyundai i10, i20; Maruti Suzuki Swift, Ritz; Honda Jazz; Skoda Fabia; Fiat Grande Punto; Chevrolet Aveo UV-A. With the current market dominated by Swift, the Polo could be the change people are looking for, if VW is available to promise a good service network across the country.
Specs (Speculated)
Engine Displacement: 1.4 litre TDI; 1.2-litre and 1.6 litre petrol