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Volkswagen Polo Diesel Highline 1.2L Review

Posted on March 1st 2011

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Volkswagen Polo Diesel Highline 1.2L Front View

The Car

Indian small car industry is making a whopping progress. It occupies more than 70% of the car sales in the country and contributes in making the Indian automotive industry the second highest growing in the world. The Indian small car manufacturers know the trend and the demand in the market and have been consistently making changes in their strategies accordingly. Cute looking small car models have been a dream come true for many in recent years. Comfortable, compact and convenient interiors, easy to operate functions, excellent fuel efficiency and above all, highly affordable prices are the features that make a small car an irresistible temptation. This is the reason why automobile companies like Maruti, Chevrolet, Hyundai, Nissan, Volkswagen and Tata are indulging in a cut throat competition by launching small car models one after the other since 1991. As a result, Indian small car segment has got excellent prospects in the near future.

Volkswagen Polo Diesel Highline 1.2L is one such small car that won the hearts of the customers in no time. Like Volkswagen Polo Diesel Trendline, Polo Diesel Highline is powered by the diesel engine. You find some exciting additional features in this make which include 15inch Alloy Wheels, Livon Upholstery and Fabric Door Trim, Chrome Interior Trims, ABS, Front & Rear Fog Lamps, Dual Front Airbags, Rear Wiper and Defogger, Door Open Warning, Multifunctional Display and many more in addition to the features found in the base variant such as air conditioner, power steering, front power windows, central locking, chrome finished gear shift knob, halogen headlamps.

Polo Diesel Highline puts up a marvelous show through and through. The regal exteriors, royal interiors and excellent engine performance…. this is how you can count the attributes of the car. Let’s check out some of the main features of the make.

Exteriors

The all new Volkswagen Polo Diesel Highline 1.2L has been crafted out in an exceptionally beautiful exterior design. It is the exteriors of the car that become the first deciding factor for any car to succeed in the auto market and Indians are known to be just a little too fastidious in this regard. Impressive exteriors make this elegant compact hatchback outrun many others in the race only on the basis of the exteriors. The forceful front grille adorned with stylish headlamps and body colored bumpers make the front of Polo look extremely aggressive and hence appealing. The prestigious Volkswagen logo on the front grille reminds proclaims the great reputation of the German Carmakers in the Indian car market. The headlamp cluster of this model is attached to upper grille in a new catchy design. The headlamp integrates front turn indicators. The car has a rear spoiler that gives place to a high level brake light at the middle. The car is available in six beautiful shades of colors like Candy White, Reflex Silver, Deep Black, Emotion Blue, Flash Red and Pepper Grey.

Here follow the charismatic exterior features of Polo Diesel Highline 1.2L

  • Body colored door handles
  • Body colored Rear View Mirrors
  • Body Colored Bumpers
  • Chrome-plated interior trims
  • Body Colored Door mirrors
  • Chrome strip in front grille
  • Steel wheels with full wheel cover
  • Adjustable Headlights
  • Tinted Glass
  • Front and Rear Fog Lights
  • Rear Window Wiper
  • Rear Window Defogger

Interiors

Talking about just the exteriors will be just the half story told. The interiors of Polo Diesel Highline 1.2 L are equally impressive. The car has a dual tone interior with a dual tone dashboard equipped with advanced instrument cluster that makes the car all the more royal. You get ample head space and leg space in the compartment as do the boot space to keep your luggage. Check out some of the other important interior features of this car.

  • Ergonomically designed Instrument Panel
  • Front sports seats
  • Floor mats
  • Aluminum-look pedals
  • Blue instrument lighting
  • Chrome-plated instrument surrounds
  • Anthracite Fabric Livon Upholstery and Fabric Door Trim
  • Stylish Gear-Knob
  • Dual Tone Elegant Interior
  • Front Map Lamp
  • Glove Box
  • Air Conditioner
  • Heater
  • Adjustable Steering Column
  • Tachometer
  • Digital Clock
  • Outside Temperature Display
  • Digital Odometer
  • Electronic Multi Tripmeter
  • Chrome Interior Trims

Have a look at these comfort and safety features as well:

  • Dual Front Airbags for Driver and Front Passenger
  • Ventilated Front Disc Brakes
  • Central Locking
  • High mounted third Brake Light
  • Height Adjustable Front head restraints
  • Electronic anti-theft Immobilizer
  • Fuel lid with push style opening and central locking
  • Front and rear seat belts
  • Warning triangle with holder in trunk cover and first aid box
  • Fog lamps at front and rear
  • Power door locks
  • Power steering
  • Front Cup holders
  • CD Player
  • Radio
  • Front and Rear Speakers
  • Remote Trunk Opener
  • Remote Fuel Lid Opener
  • Accessory Power Outlet
  • Front and Rear Power Windows

Volkswagen Polo Diesel Highline 1.2L Side Angle View

Performance:

Volkswagen Polo Diesel Highline 1.2L comes with a 1.2L 75bhp 3-cyl. diesel engine that can produce the maximum power of 75PS @ 4,200rpm and 180Nm of maximum torque at 2000rpm. The engine comes with the 5 speed manual gearbox which gives a brisk acceleration. There is neither turbo charger nor the super charger inside. As regards the fuel economy of the car, Volkswagen Polo Diesel Highline 1.2L brings amazing stats for you. It gives a decent average of 15 kmpl on the urban roads whereas it offers awesome average of around 21 kmpl on the highways. This is a five door hatchback which can merrily accommodate five passengers. The car model complies with all the BS IV emission norms.

Overview:

All in all, Volkswagen Polo Petrol Highline 1.2L is a perfect choice for an everyday drive as well as for longer journeys on highways. Polo Diesel Highline 1.2L is indeed a productive and reliable make. This is a car with elegant exteriors, grand looking interiors, advanced safety features and excellent engine performance.
However, being a diesel engine make, high maintenance of the car can be mentioned as a flaw. Otherwise you get everything you would expect from a decent car. In the long run a diesel car proves to be a far better deal than a petrol one. It is more economical and delivers more average as well. The Ex showroom New Delhi price of the car is Rs.6,82,500/- and if all the features incorporated in the car are taken into consideration, we can say that on the whole Volkswagen Polo Diesel Highline 1.2L makes a great deal for an Indian family.

Technical Specifications of Volkswagen Polo Diesel Highline 1.2L

Volkswagen Polo Diesel Highline 1.2L Engine

  • Engine Type - In-Line Engine
  • Engine Description - 1.2L 75bhp 3-cyl.
  • Engine Displacement(cc) - 1199
  • No. of Cylinders - 3
  • Maximum Power - 75 @ 4,200 (PS@rpm)
  • Maximum Torque - 180 @ 2,000 (Nm@rpm)
  • Fuel Supply System - CRDI
  • Turbo Charger - No
  • Super Charger - No

Volkswagen Polo Diesel Highline 1.2L Transmission

  • Transmission Type - Manual
  • Gear box - 5 Speed
  • Drive Type - 2 WD
  • Overdrive - FWD

Volkswagen Polo Diesel Highline 1.2L Suspension System

  • Front Suspension - McPherson Strut with stabilizer bar
  • Rear Suspension - Semi-Independent trailing arm
  • Volkswagen Polo Diesel Highline 1.2L Steering
  • Steering Type - Power
  • Steering Column - Tilt & Telescopic
  • Turning Radius (wheel base 4.97 m

Volkswagen Polo Diesel Highline 1.2L Brake System

  • Front Brake Type - Disc
  • Rear Brake Type - Drum

Volkswagen Polo Diesel Highline 1.2L Performance

  • Top Speed - 164.1 kmph
  • Acceleration (0-100 kmph) 14.4 seconds

Volkswagen Polo Diesel Highline 1.2L Fuel

  • Mileage-City (kmpl) - 15.5
  • Mileage-Highway (kmpl) - 21.0
  • Fuel Type - Diesel
  • Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) 45
  • Emission Norm Compliance BS IV

Volkswagen Polo Diesel Highline 1.2L Tyres

  • Tyre Size - 185/60 R 15
  • Alloy Wheel Size - 15 inches

Volkswagen Polo Diesel Highline 1.2L Other Specifications

  • Seating Capacity - 5
  • No of Doors - 5

General Volkswagen Polo Diesel Highline 1.2L Car Details

  • Country of Assembly - India
  • Country of Manufacture - India
  • Discontinuation Date - 1/1/2025
  • Introduction Date - 1/5/2010

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8 Responses to “Volkswagen Polo Diesel Highline 1.2L Review”

  1. Gary responded on 04 Jun 2011 at 11:58 pm #

    VW Polo 1.2 Diesel Highline feels good while driving, but there is some amount of lag. i20 feels heaven and offers awesome pickup. Driver comfort and boot space is absolute nirvana in Polo as compared to i20 and it seems VW has given all of its thought on only driver comfort & boot space, and forgot/deliberated/missed to include essential features like a good 2-Din music system (with Aux & USB port), climate control in A/C, steering mounted controls, door lock system / central locking system / driver controlled child lock system, driver controlled front & rear power windows, good headlights, enough space for the rear seat passengers, and so on for the on road pricing offered by Polo which is priced as much as a topend i20 (loaded with awesome features and mind blowing looks). When you ask Polo reps a justification for the missing features, all they end up saying is that this is an executive car and hence does not include these fancy features. I was under the impression that the elite pay for value added features than otherwise, but VW reps changed my perception forever :)

    But as u know Germans are high-headed and hate it when they loose. Apologies if I sound a racist, but that is not my intention neither am I that type of person. I think waiting for the new gen Swift to launch would make more sense becoz after thats launched VW would have to put together the loose ends on Polo to be competitive for the elitist price tag of the car :)

    Clearly VW has to get their acts together and realize that Indian are not fools to purchase whatever is thrown at them. If u want to cater to the elite, u shud let ur prospective customers see so, and not virtualize the concept of elitism :)

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