VW is still wondering on whether or not a Polo R is actually coming to the market but the recent news showing that a Polo R WRC was headed for a rally debut in 2013 makes the likelihood that Volkswagen to produce a road-going variant way bigger.
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Volkswagen is back to the WRC: In 2013 Volkswagen will start contesting the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) with the Polo R WRC. After three consecutive victories at the Dakar Rally, Volkswagen has set itself new aims. By 2013 Volkswagen will develop a near-300-hp rally vehicle with a 1.6-litre TSI engine and four-wheel drive based on the Polo.
Efforts of the FIA to reduce the costs of the teams participating in various championships, began to show results. After Mini, a second brand decided to return to the WRC. The English company already made its debut in Rally Sardinia where just before the start, VW presnted its plans to participate in WRC 2013.
Volkswagen recently shown the new CrossPolo, which model filled the entire family of Polo.
New CrossPolo will be marketed in Europe with three petrol and three diesel engines. Power of the car will vary from 70 to 105 hp.
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Today in Moscow Volkswagen presented the model Polo Sedan, designed especially for the Russian market.
The price of the compact sedan in Trendline equipment starts at 399,000 rubles (about 20,500 euro). Version Comfortline (with rich equipment, including ABS, heated seats, 15 inch wheels, etc., at a price of 468,000 rubles (about 24,000 euro).
Volkswagen is likely to release a “hot” Polo indexed R which will be faster and more powerful than recently shown Polo GTI.
According to data published in the German edition of Auto Motor und Sport, Polo R will be with a petrol turbo engine with 1.6 liters volume with the system of direct fuel injection.
New Volkswagen CrossGolf and Volkswagen CrossPolo pictures at 2010 Geneva Motor Show.
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Volkswagen published first photos of the new generation Cross Polo.
The world premiere of the little Polo with SUV signs will be in Geneva in March. Cross Polo will be available only in version with five doors.
There will be a typical for the SUV model protective bumpers and arches over the wheels, new thresholds, the roof rails and a greater ground clearance by 15 mm. Wheels are 17 inches in size while tires are 215/40.
Volkswagen officially introduced the “hot” version of the hatchback Polo which received the traditional marking GTI. The car has a petrol turbo engine with TSI volume of 1.4 liters and 180 hp power. In addition to the turbine the engine has a mechanical compressor.
Maximum torque is 250 Nm and it is available from 2000 to 4500 rpm. The engine will be combined with a gearbox with 7 gears and two clutches.
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