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Volkswagen Polo Petrol Highline 1.6L Review

Posted on March 1st 2011

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Volkswagen Polo Petrol Highline 1.6L Front Angle View

The Car

If you are a young blood always looking for advanced technology, novel innovations, power, comfort, grace and style Volkswagen Polo is a must buy for you. As you see the car, you are amazed for sure. The classy, sporty, muscular and elegant looks of this car spell the magic on you and make it an irresistible temptation for the lovers of speed.

Volkswagen Polo Petrol Highline 1.6L is a sports version coming from the stable of German automakers Volkswagen. The car is equipped with high capacity engine and loaded with exciting exterior and interior features. Volkswagen has crafted out this exquisite beauty in an outstanding design. The car is said to have been the upshot of a long research. The car rode the wave of popularity in no time because of the uncompromising quality and an awesome engine performance. The make has got a trend setting design and amazing dynamism and provides you with ample luxury.

You find some exciting additional features in this version which were missing in the base variant. These features 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 in the base variant like air conditioner, power steering, front power windows, central locking, chrome finished gear shift knob, halogen headlamps and a lot more. It is indeed an attribute for any hatchback car to incorporate such an array of features in a single package.

The matchless exteriors, regal interiors and amazing car performance marvel the potential car buyers and they get the satisfaction of buying a regal deal when Polo becomes theirs. Let’s have a quick look at the exciting features of the car right here.

Exteriors

The team of highly experienced and competent engineers is said to have worked on the design of the all new Volkswagen Polo Petrol Highline 1.6L.This is the reason why this stylish compact hatchback outwits many others in the race only on the basis of the exteriors. The forceful front grille equipped with stylish headlamps and body colored bumpers make the front of Polo look extremely aggressive, dynamic and hence appealing. The prestigious Volkswagen logo on the front grille reminds you of their famous tagline ‘Das Auto’! The headlamp cluster of this model is joined to upper grille which really is a new design altogether. 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 colorshades: Candy White, Reflex Silver, Deep Black, Emotion Blue, Flash Red and Pepper Grey.

Here follow the charismatic exterior features of Polo Petrol 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

If the exteriors of the all new Volkswagen Polo Petrol Highline 1.6L are appealing, the interiors are captivating. 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. The basic expectation of the customer about a car is that he should get enough head space and leg space in the compartment and Polo stands up to this expectation. As regards the boot space where you can keep your luggage and other stuff, Polo Petrol Highline 1.6L is quite impressive. 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

Volkswagen Polo Petrol Highline 1.6L Interior

How about these luxury and safety features?

  • 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 and rear power windows
  • Cup holders
  • CD Player
  • Radio
  • Front and Rear Speakers
  • Remote Trunk Opener
  • Remote Fuel Lid Opener
  • Low Fuel Warning Light
  • Trunk Light
  • Vanity Mirror
  • Rear Reading Lamp
  • Rear Seat Headrest

Performance:

Volkswagen Polo Petrol Highline 1.6L comes with a 1.6L 105 bhp, in line engine with the displacement of 1598 cc. The engine can deliver the maximum power of 105PS at 5250rpm and 15.5 kgm of maximum torque at 3750rpm. The engine comes with the 5 speed manual gearbox which gives a brisk acceleration. As regards the fuel economy of the car, Volkswagen Polo Petrol Highline 1.6L brings amazing stats for you. It gives an average of 10 kmpl on the urban roads whereas it offers a pretty good average of around 15 kmpl on the highways. This is a five door hatchback which can merrily accommodate five passengers. The car model complies all the BS IV emission norms.

Overview:

All in all, Volkswagen Polo Petrol Highline 1.6L is a perfect choice for an everyday drive. Because of the 1.6L engine the power the car delivers is just matchless to the contemporary hatchbacks. As a consequence, the mileage of the make is a bit on the lower side as compared to the others in the race. So the buyers should take into consideration both the factors and choose their option: power or economy. On the whole Polo Petrol Highline 1.6L is indeed a productive and reliable make. This is a car with regal exteriors, royal interiors, advanced safety features and excellent engine performance.

However, high maintenance of the car can be mentioned as a con. Otherwise you get everything you expect from a decent car. The Ex showroom New Delhi price of the car is Rs.6,16,000/- and if all the features incorporated in the car are taken into consideration, we can say that on the whole Volkswagen Polo Petrol Highline 1.6L makes a great deal for an Indian family.

Technical Specifications of Volkswagen Polo Petrol Highline 1.6L

Volkswagen Polo Petrol Highline 1.6L Engine

  • Engine Type - In-Line Engine
  • Engine Description - 1.6L 105bhp 4-cyl.
  • Engine Displacement(cc) - 1598
  • No. of Cylinders - 4
  • Maximum Power - 105 @ 5,250 (PS@rpm)
  • Maximum Torque - 15.5 @ 3,750 (kgm@rpm)
  • Valves Per Cylinder - 4
  • Fuel Supply System - MPFI
  • Turbo Charger - No
  • Super Charger - No

Volkswagen Polo Petrol Highline 1.6L Transmission

  • Transmission Type - Manual
  • Gear box - 5 Speed

Volkswagen Polo Petrol Highline 1.6L Suspension System

  • Front Suspension - McPherson Strut with stabilizer bar
  • Rear Suspension - Semi-Independent trailing arm

Volkswagen Polo Petrol Highline 1.6L Steering

  • Steering Type - Power
  • Steering Column - Tilt & Telescopic
  • Turning Radius (wheel base) - 4.97 m

Volkswagen Polo Petrol Highline 1.6L Brake System

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

Volkswagen Polo Petrol Highline 1.6L Performance

  • Acceleration (0-100 kmph) - 11.1 seconds

Volkswagen Polo Petrol Highline 1.6L Fuel

  • Mileage-City (kmpl) - 10.5
  • Mileage-Highway (kmpl) - 15.0
  • Fuel Type - Petrol
  • Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) - 45

Volkswagen Polo Petrol Highline 1.6L Tyres

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

Volkswagen Polo Petrol Highline 1.6L Other Specifications

  • Seating Capacity - 5
  • No of Doors - 5

General Volkswagen Polo Petrol Highline 1.6L Car Details

  • Discontinuation Date - 1/1/2025
  • Introduction Date - 1/5/2010

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3 Responses to “Volkswagen Polo Petrol Highline 1.6L Review”

  1. FK responded on 23 Jun 2011 at 2:52 am #

    All these spec’s are great but I’m trying to find the size of the speakers cause i want to pimp out my polo 1.6 with a nice sound system.

    Any help or advice where i can find it would highly be appreciated.

    Greetings
    FKNoES

  2. moore responded on 16 Dec 2011 at 2:22 am #

    Polo featuring highest possibility in compact car segment. This innovative brand uses many ideas to deliver powerful vehicle in affordable price to its customers. Its superb outlook, wonderful interior and powerful engine dominating other brands in its compact car segment

  3. 模具 responded on 19 Mar 2012 at 4:53 am #

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