It also borrows climate controls from Arteon and Tiguan.
Volkswagen had planned to host a livestream tomorrow to celebrate the 2021 Polo. However, the Wolfsburg peeps have decided to change their minds and the supermini is now officially available. The changes, which are a mid-cycle refresh only, are significant. They start at the front, where the subcompact hatchback gets an LED light bar. This mirrors other VW products such as the Tiguan facelift.
The headlights have been upgraded to a modern appearance and include LEDs. VW will offer a new matrix LED system for higher trim levels. The Polo has wider LED taillights that extend onto the hatch. This is a more obvious change. Golf It is more mature-looking than a typical fashion.
The car’s name is now prominently displayed at the tailgate, as seen on larger VW models as well as Skodas or SEATs. Unfortunately, the R-Line model gets faux quad exhaust tips that we couldn’t live without. But this seems to be the current trend. The trim is available with 16-inch alloys, while the less sporty models will need to use a set of 15-inch.
The largest touchscreen in the car’s interior measures 9.2 inches. This is a result of a major overhaul by VW. A notable addition is the adoption fancier touch climate controls, which were borrowed from the Arteon and Tiguan. The Polo’s facelifted version now includes a fully digital driver’s screen. This means that analog dials are no longer an option. It is eight inches taller than the lower versions, and can grow to 10.25 inches depending upon the trim.
There are many engines on the list, starting with a naturally-aspirated 1.0-liter that produces a meagre 80 horsepower (59 kilowatts) as well as 69 pound-feet of torque through a five speed manual. The 1.0 TSI is available with 95 hp and 110 hp. It can be paired with a seven speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, which is standard for both the former and the latter.
There is no TDI, but buyers who are budget conscious can choose a 1.0 TGI powertrain that produces 90 hp (66 kW) and 118 lb (160 Nm). It is powered by compressed natural gas (CNG), and promises diesel-like efficiency, while greatly reducing emissions.
The Polo GTI is the flagship model, but the official debut will be in the summer. VW will launch the facelifted supermini with a new trim structure: Polo and Life and R-Line. This effectively retires the long-running Trendline and Comfortline trio.