What kind of car is the Volkswagen Polo?
Although the Polo did seem very new at the time of its launch, much of the technology was borrowed either from other Volkswagen model or, in the case of the chassis, from the Skoda Fabia, a model which got the so-called Polo chassis a good year before the Polo itself.
Are there any parts of a polo for sale?
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Is the Volkswagen Polo a cult car in the UK?
The Volkswagen Polo has never enjoyed the cult status of the Golf, but has nonetheless been a major seller in the UK for over twenty years. Following the trend set by the Golf, it evolved from very simple beginnings to become one of the most sophisticated offerings in its class.
When did the VW Polo GT get a facelift?
The GT was short-lived, however, because a facelift in the summer of 2005 saw it renamed rather uninspiring as the TDI 130 Sport. At the same time, the SDi diesel engine and the Dune faux 4×4 were axed. The facelifted cars sport a V-shaped grille and angular single-lens headlamps in place of the cute round ones on the old car.
When did the VW Polo 4 door come out?
The fourth generation of Volkswagen Polo was officially launched in 2001 when Volkswagen rolled out a new model of the car which was then available in three body styles, a 3- and a 5-door hatchback and a 4-door sedan.
When did the VW Polo Dune come out?
In summer 2004 Volkswagen unveiled the Polo Dune, a standard model with extended ride height, good equipment levels and various 4×4 styling accessories but no four-wheel-drive. This was quickly followed by the sporty GT version powered by a 130bhp TDI diesel engine.
When did the VW Polo GTI come out?
In early 2006, a 148bhp GTI was added to the range with a 1.8-litre turbo engine as was a mock-4×4 Dune model. As evidence that the platform-sharing antics of the Volkswagen Group have truly turned the way we look at motoring on its head, take the latest Volkswagen Polo.