When the Polo was launched on the market in 1975, it was the third Volkswagen of a new era after the Passat (1973) and the Golf (1974). Like them, it also became a world bestseller. The Polo has been shaping the small car segment for 50 years now, with more than 20 million units sold. It stands for affordable entry-level mobility from Volkswagen with a coherent overall concept comprising a fair price-performance ratio, high utility value and pioneering technology for the small car class. Furthermore, it impresses with its appealing design, which is still popular today and made the model a bestseller. In every generation, the Polo has offered more space and comfort, more efficient engines and innovative safety features. Today also, the small car boasts assist and convenience systems that are otherwise available only in higher vehicle classes. The success story is ongoing – the Polo still enjoys great popularity to this day: with more than 500,000 units delivered, it was also one of the Volkswagen Group’s most successful models worldwide in 2024. This makes it a small Volkswagen with a big history. The 50 years of the Polo exhibition shows the many facets of the model – perfected over five decades and producing many derivatives: in six generations, a variety of body shapes, sporty, particularly efficient, colourful, with an off-road look or an even highly dynamic one. Extraordinary concept vehicles complete the selection. Some models can also be driven – such as the original Polo from 1975, the Polo II G40 (1992) or the Polo V R WRC Street all-wheel drive (2013). Have fun at this special exhibition. Yours Volkswagen Classic Communications Model overview Six generations 01. Polo I L (1977) 02. Polo II CL Formula E (1983) 03. Polo III Open Air (1997) 04. Cross Polo IV (2006) 05. Polo V R WRC Street (2013) 06. Polo VI Style (2024) Small and fast 07. Polo I Hill Climb Race Car (1977) 08. Polo II Coupé G40 Cup (1986) 09. Polo IV Cup prototype (2004) 10.