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05-11-2009, 03:11 PM
http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/2/European_Union_Flag.jpg Safer, more fuel efficient and more comfortable. What is not to like :) (cleanmpg.com/forums/showthread.php?p=207208)
http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/501/2009_VW_Polo_TDI.jpgWayne Gerdes – CleanMPG (cleanmpg.com) – May 11, 2009
2009 VW Polo – From 42 to 65 mpgUS combined on the NEDC.
Wolfsburg, Germany -- The new VW Polo brings new dimension of safety including ESP plus Hill Hold Control standard, quality and choice including five new engines; TSI and a Common Rail TDI. With up to 65 mpgUS combined on the NEDC, the Polo 1.2L TDI is a worldwide class leader for five-seat automobiles.
At the Geneva Motor Show at the beginning of March, the Polo debuted with a completely new look and new technology. After its celebrated world premiere, this latest Volkswagen is now entering the market.
"The new Polo fulfills the highest standards of the automotive present and goes a step further. Its extremely efficient drive technologies, best possible active and passive safety systems, a level of quality never before attained in this car class and impressive design all set new benchmarks in the fifth generation of this bestseller that has sold over 10.6 million units," said Prof. Dr. Martin Winterkorn, Chairman of the Board of Management of the Volkswagen Group. "The Polo is clearly the right car at the right time, and that is born out by the latest advance sales figures. Here we have created a Volkswagen that takes the unparalleled success of the Golf concept and effectively transfers it to an independent segment – the Polo class."
"It is already clear that the Polo will redefine the benchmarks in its class, especially when it comes to preserving natural resources," says Dr. Ulrich Hackenberg, Member of the Board of Management, responsible for technical development. Dr. Hackenberg continues: "As an 89 HP TDI with a BlueMotionTechnology package, the new Polo moves with a high 65 mpgUS fuel economy. Even our new 104 HP TSI achieves 42 mpgUS. We have succeeded in improving fuel economy between 8 and 20 percent over the entire gasoline engine lineup, and between 5 and 15 percent among the diesels. This is really good."
No other car in its class has such a mature and high-end image as the new Polo. Comfort, quality and safety have all taken a considerable leap forward. The Polo was also specifically designed to attain the recently established, stricter and more comprehensive, 5-star EuroNCAP crash test rating. The greater structural rigidity of the Polo’s body contributes to these results. In the foot well area alone, intrusion was lowered by 50 percent! In the case of a side impact, the intrusion value was reduced by 20 percent.
Safety comes standard
The European version of the Polo is now equipped with standard ESP electronic stabilization program with Hill Hold Control. Additionally, the new Polo includes front and combined head-thorax airbags (integrated in the front seatbacks), belt tensioners and belt force limiters, seatbelt warning indicator, active head restraints that counteract the risk of whiplash injury (both front seats), three rear head restraints and Isofix preparation for child seats.
Trims
Volkswagen will make available three trims, the "Trendline" representing the entry-level variant, "Comfortline" a mid level trim and an all-new top end variant called "Highline". Convenience features with all trims include electro-hydraulic power steering, power front windows, central locking, cargo area lighting and tie-down points, warning buzzer if lights are left on, height adjustment for driver’s seat, illuminated make-up mirrors in the sun visors and green tinted windows.
Options
Polo drivers will be able to order on their new Volkswagen with static turning lights integrated in the front fog lights, daytime running lights (from "Comfortline" up), side curtain airbags (head airbag system for front and rear passengers), radio and radio-navigation systems and an integrated hands-free telephone system. A panorama sunroof and bi-xenon headlights will follow at a later time.
Weight down, fuel economy up
The new Polo’s body weight has been reduced by 7.5 percent. Introduction of new TDI and TSI engines, and the 7-speed dual clutch transmission (DSG), has resulted in a considerable improvement in fuel economy and reduced emissions over a wide range of engine power outputs.
Five new engines
In total, seven different engines will be offered on the new Polo in its first year – four gasoline and three diesel. The new engines include all three TDIs (turbo-diesel direct-injection); thanks to common rail technology implemented for the first time in the Polo, these engines are both efficient and refined. The "BlueMotion Technology package" includes the 89 HP 1.6L TDI and can be ordered with the "Comfortline" and "Highline".
Production of the five-door Polo started at the end of March. This will be followed by the market launch of the visually and technically advanced new edition of the million unit bestseller in Germany. Just two weeks later, Volkswagen will begin selling the car across mainland Europe, and soon Polo engines will be revving up across all continents.
Engines offered at sales launch in June 2009
1.2L MPI with 59 HP
1.2L MPI with 69 HP
1.4L MPI with 84 HP
1.6L TDI with 74 HP
1.6L TDI with 89 HP
1.6L TDI with 103 HP
Gasoline engine-transmission combinations and trims
1.2 L MPI with 5-speed MT in the Trendline
1.2 L MPI with 5-speed MT in the Trendline and Comfortline
1.4 L MPI with 5-speed MT and 7-speed DSG in the Comfortline and Highline
1.2 L TSI with a 6-speed MT and 7-speed DSG in the Comfortline and Highline
Diesel engine-transmission combinations and trims
1.6L TDI with 5-speed MT in the Trendline
1.6L TDI with 5-speed MT and 7-speed DSG in the Comfortline and Highline
1.6L TDI with a 5-speed MT and the BlueMotionTechnology package in the Comfortline, Highline
1.6L TDI with a 5-speed MT in the Comfortline and Highline
Dimensions
Length: 13 ft.
Width: 5.5 ft.
Height: 4.75 ft.
Wheel base: 8.1 ft.
Track width front/rear: 4.8 ft./4.8 ft.
http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/501/2009_VW_Polo_TDI.jpgWayne Gerdes – CleanMPG (cleanmpg.com) – May 11, 2009
2009 VW Polo – From 42 to 65 mpgUS combined on the NEDC.
Wolfsburg, Germany -- The new VW Polo brings new dimension of safety including ESP plus Hill Hold Control standard, quality and choice including five new engines; TSI and a Common Rail TDI. With up to 65 mpgUS combined on the NEDC, the Polo 1.2L TDI is a worldwide class leader for five-seat automobiles.
At the Geneva Motor Show at the beginning of March, the Polo debuted with a completely new look and new technology. After its celebrated world premiere, this latest Volkswagen is now entering the market.
"The new Polo fulfills the highest standards of the automotive present and goes a step further. Its extremely efficient drive technologies, best possible active and passive safety systems, a level of quality never before attained in this car class and impressive design all set new benchmarks in the fifth generation of this bestseller that has sold over 10.6 million units," said Prof. Dr. Martin Winterkorn, Chairman of the Board of Management of the Volkswagen Group. "The Polo is clearly the right car at the right time, and that is born out by the latest advance sales figures. Here we have created a Volkswagen that takes the unparalleled success of the Golf concept and effectively transfers it to an independent segment – the Polo class."
"It is already clear that the Polo will redefine the benchmarks in its class, especially when it comes to preserving natural resources," says Dr. Ulrich Hackenberg, Member of the Board of Management, responsible for technical development. Dr. Hackenberg continues: "As an 89 HP TDI with a BlueMotionTechnology package, the new Polo moves with a high 65 mpgUS fuel economy. Even our new 104 HP TSI achieves 42 mpgUS. We have succeeded in improving fuel economy between 8 and 20 percent over the entire gasoline engine lineup, and between 5 and 15 percent among the diesels. This is really good."
No other car in its class has such a mature and high-end image as the new Polo. Comfort, quality and safety have all taken a considerable leap forward. The Polo was also specifically designed to attain the recently established, stricter and more comprehensive, 5-star EuroNCAP crash test rating. The greater structural rigidity of the Polo’s body contributes to these results. In the foot well area alone, intrusion was lowered by 50 percent! In the case of a side impact, the intrusion value was reduced by 20 percent.
Safety comes standard
The European version of the Polo is now equipped with standard ESP electronic stabilization program with Hill Hold Control. Additionally, the new Polo includes front and combined head-thorax airbags (integrated in the front seatbacks), belt tensioners and belt force limiters, seatbelt warning indicator, active head restraints that counteract the risk of whiplash injury (both front seats), three rear head restraints and Isofix preparation for child seats.
Trims
Volkswagen will make available three trims, the "Trendline" representing the entry-level variant, "Comfortline" a mid level trim and an all-new top end variant called "Highline". Convenience features with all trims include electro-hydraulic power steering, power front windows, central locking, cargo area lighting and tie-down points, warning buzzer if lights are left on, height adjustment for driver’s seat, illuminated make-up mirrors in the sun visors and green tinted windows.
Options
Polo drivers will be able to order on their new Volkswagen with static turning lights integrated in the front fog lights, daytime running lights (from "Comfortline" up), side curtain airbags (head airbag system for front and rear passengers), radio and radio-navigation systems and an integrated hands-free telephone system. A panorama sunroof and bi-xenon headlights will follow at a later time.
Weight down, fuel economy up
The new Polo’s body weight has been reduced by 7.5 percent. Introduction of new TDI and TSI engines, and the 7-speed dual clutch transmission (DSG), has resulted in a considerable improvement in fuel economy and reduced emissions over a wide range of engine power outputs.
Five new engines
In total, seven different engines will be offered on the new Polo in its first year – four gasoline and three diesel. The new engines include all three TDIs (turbo-diesel direct-injection); thanks to common rail technology implemented for the first time in the Polo, these engines are both efficient and refined. The "BlueMotion Technology package" includes the 89 HP 1.6L TDI and can be ordered with the "Comfortline" and "Highline".
Production of the five-door Polo started at the end of March. This will be followed by the market launch of the visually and technically advanced new edition of the million unit bestseller in Germany. Just two weeks later, Volkswagen will begin selling the car across mainland Europe, and soon Polo engines will be revving up across all continents.
Engines offered at sales launch in June 2009
1.2L MPI with 59 HP
1.2L MPI with 69 HP
1.4L MPI with 84 HP
1.6L TDI with 74 HP
1.6L TDI with 89 HP
1.6L TDI with 103 HP
Gasoline engine-transmission combinations and trims
1.2 L MPI with 5-speed MT in the Trendline
1.2 L MPI with 5-speed MT in the Trendline and Comfortline
1.4 L MPI with 5-speed MT and 7-speed DSG in the Comfortline and Highline
1.2 L TSI with a 6-speed MT and 7-speed DSG in the Comfortline and Highline
Diesel engine-transmission combinations and trims
1.6L TDI with 5-speed MT in the Trendline
1.6L TDI with 5-speed MT and 7-speed DSG in the Comfortline and Highline
1.6L TDI with a 5-speed MT and the BlueMotionTechnology package in the Comfortline, Highline
1.6L TDI with a 5-speed MT in the Comfortline and Highline
Dimensions
Length: 13 ft.
Width: 5.5 ft.
Height: 4.75 ft.
Wheel base: 8.1 ft.
Track width front/rear: 4.8 ft./4.8 ft.