Small size, great car.
The success story started in 1975 – today, the Polo is one of the most successful small cars worldwide with more than 18 million units built. With a length of slightly more than four metres and a progressive design, it stands confidently on the road and also impresses with its driving performance. The other strengths of the popular model include its digital operating concept, versatile connectivity and state-of-the-art assist systems. Its large engine range includes a number of efficient TSI engines. The sporty flagship of the product line is the Polo GTI with its powerful 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine with an output of 152 kW (207 PS).
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50 years of the Polo: Volkswagen celebrates anniversary with spectacular drift video
Three legends, plenty of action – and a look into the future: the Polo is celebrating its 50th anniversary in sporty aplomb with an impressive drifting video. In it, the Polo R WRC and Polo R Supercar in a Harlekin livery selected by fans, as well as the electric Polo RX1e, show off their drifting abilities. None other than Johan Kristoffersson himself goes full throttle at unusual locations around the Polo plant in South Africa. But even the World Rallycross Champion is outshone at the end by a surprise guest. -
The new Polo Edition 50: the special model for the 50th anniversary of the Polo
Five decades of the Polo – a real reason to celebrate! With the Polo Edition 50, a special model that Volkswagen is launching to mark the anniversary. The vehicle has an extensive standard equipment package and additionally impresses with specific small design details. Pre-sales of the Polo Edition 50 start tomorrow, Thursday, with prices starting at 28,200 euros in Germany. -
50 years of the Volkswagen Polo: small on the outside, big on the inside and successful worldwide
“Small on the outside. Big on the inside.” This was the slogan used by Volkswagen 50 years ago to advertise its latest product at the time, the Polo. When the small car came on the market in early May 1975, nobody expected that the extremely compact two-door vehicle would become a bestseller – nationally and internationally, over five decades, in six generations, with several prestigious awards, with more than 20 million units sold and as a pioneer in the compact car segment.
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The new Polo GTI Premiere
The new Polo GTI: This compact sports car rounds off the Polo product line with top-class performance and insignia typical for GTI models -
The new Polo - World premiere
Evolving to the next level: Polo is one of the first in its class to offer partly automated driving
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