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).
Polo
Volkswagen Polo and Polo GTI
Press releases
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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. -
Volkswagen at the Bremen Classic Motorshow: Celebrating 50 Years of the Polo
A versatile small car for everyone: the Polo has been delighting people for 50 years. With more than 20 million units sold worldwide, it is a true success model. To kick off the 2025 anniversary year, Volkswagen is presenting a duo from the first generation at the Bremen Classic Motorshow: a Polo L from 1975 and a hill climb Polo from 1977.
Basic Infos
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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
Media contact
Christian Tinney
Spokesperson Sprecher Polo | T-Cross | Taigo | Tiguan | Conventional drive systems | Alternative drive systems | Transmission
Tel. +49 (0) 151 29263119