Volkswagen Polo
Volkswagen starts to sell its car in 2014 in UAE with a vengeance. The brand presents the new generation of one of its most successful models, the Polo, which has revamped its design and is now more efficient and dynamic, thanks to a range of completely new engines. In addition, the Polo also adopts the latest driver assistance systems and infotainment, offering levels of comfort and services of a superior security segment.
Engines restarted
The range of engines for the new Polo has been completely renovated. Now, the model offers four petrol engines: 1.0 MPI 60 and 75 hp 1.2 TSI and 110 hp of 90. The deal includes three diesel engines of 1.4 TDI 75, 90 and 105 hp. With this new generation of engines, Volkswagen has achieved a reduction in fuel consumption of up to 21%. In this sense, the role model is, once again, the Polo Blue Motion TDI 75 CV, getting even lower consumption to 3.2 l/100 km and offers CO2 emissions of just 82 g / km.
Throughout the year, it is also planning to launch the BlueGT version equipped with the System of Active Management Cylinders (ACT), with a TSI 150 hp engine and the new Polo GTI, which increases its power to 180-192 CV. All new engines meet the emission standard EU6 force. Furthermore, in Dubai all the variants are equipped as standard Start / Stop system and recovery system of braking energy achieving high levels of savings and efficiency.
But the new Polo is not only technologically evolving level engines, as Volkswagen has introduced new safety and comfort that are unique in this segment. The new H7 headlamps with electro-mechanical steering technology and multiple collision avoidance braking system come standard with the new Polo. Optionally, drivers can choose the new chassis “Sport Select”, which incorporates electronic shock absorbers adapted to a sportier driving mode when desired. Also optionally, you can add the control system environment “Front Assist” with brake assist automatic emergency in town, the automatic distance control “ACC” the rear view camera “Rear Assist” and the detector fatigue.
To all this, radio systems and radio navigation of the second generation of Modular Infotainment System (MIB) are added. According to the chosen version offers features such as Bluetooth -Audio- Streaming, proximity sensors, zoom maps in navigation mode with the movement of two fingers and mobile phone connection to the outside antenna. The four systems can also be equipped with DAB + Digital Radio and Mirror Link function, which offer the possibility to use special applications for Smartphone via the touch screen.
A slightly renewed look
The new Polo offers a new face. Volkswagen designers have not only improved the design of the front and rear of the new model, but also polished and perfected the sidelines, now you give the new model a very special charisma. The front now offers a more three-dimensional, sporty look, while the tail lights have been redesigned. The six new alloy wheels and eight-color new design also give the Polo a more dynamic and modern image. Inside, the new Polo offers numerous ergonomic and visual improvements. Features like new three-spoke steering wheels of the Golf range, the new dashboard and the new design of the controls is in the center.
Volkswagen launched the new Polo 2014 in UAE in May, and will expand from two to three lines of equipment available: Edition, Advance and Sport, following the same strategy used in the Golf. Later, it will reach the Arab market with the new version as BlueGT Polo, the Polo GTI and the Polo Blue Motion.
