Bright, brash, and relaxed 18 POLO HARLEKIN A colourful, fun car 20 DERIVATIVES The Polo, but different 22 POLO IV 2001–2009 With a happy face 26 POLO V 2009–2017 More dynamic than ever 30 POLO VI 2017–2021 Reimagined once 36 DESIGN DEVELOPMENT “A likeable car” 38 FUNCTIONAL DESIGN Interview with Head of Design Andreas Mindt 40 POLO VI SINCE 2021 Digital and innovative SPORT & SUCCESSES 10 SPORTY POLO Proving that you don’t have to be big to be sporty 12 MOTORSPORT Racing! Rally! Rallycross! 24 GTI SPORTS CAR Showing just how fast a Polo can be 28 WORLD RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP Consecutive victories PRODUCTION & FACTS 32 AT HOME EVERYWHERE A global success model 34 PRODUCTION Made in South Africa 42 FACTS & FIGURES Wow, that really made a splash! “Ever since its first generation, the Polo has stood for affordable mobility – a car for everyone.” THOMAS SCHÄFER Member of the Board of Management of Volkswagen AG, Brand Group Core, CEO Volkswagen Brand Dear Readers, Your first car, your first trip