Newly developed front and rear axles. The newly developed chassis has been tailored to the new front-wheel drive of the ID. Polo. Here, too, the aim was to design the ideal solution with a high level of cost, space and weight efficiency and Volkswagen’s hallmark ingenuity. With this in mind, our engineers combined a MacPherson front axle and a particularly compact torsion beam rear axle. The interaction between these two new axles is characterised by maximum-precision linearity – creating a level of drivability that conveys maximum feedback to the driver. In addition, the ID. Polo is characterised by particularly good ride comfort, which is among the best in the segment and is significantly superior to that of its predecessor. Compared with the MQB Polo, for example, the natural frequencies of the front and rear axles have been reduced by 5 per cent, which significantly improves vibration comfort. A new one-box brake system with disc brakes on the front and rear axles has also perfected the controllability of the brakes and the pedal feel. The new brake system of the ID. Polo is also particularly light and offers very efficient recuperation.
New MacPherson front axle. At the front, the ID. Polo uses MacPherson suspension struts. The axle has a very compact design. The premium shock absorbers with their generously dimensioned pistons and innovative control of compression stage forces have a positive effect on comfort and handling characteristics. Specific suspension strut mounts optimise the ride comfort and spring response at the same time. The handling characteristics are also refined thanks to a comparatively rigid connection of the stabiliser. Overall, the front axle produces very precise steering and handling characteristics.
New torsion beam rear axle. The new and lightweight rear axle of the ID. Polo has been specifically adapted to the combination with an electric front-wheel drive. Various measures optimise comfort and ride characteristics. For example, bonded rubber pads on the coil springs improve comfort and acoustics. However, a passive vibration damper significantly reduces low-frequency rolling noise in the interior. Inclined axle locating mounts with innovative two-component technology also reduce noise and vibrations and ensure improved axle guidance and can thus increase safety. Last but not least, the torsion beam axle is very compact, creating a high load capacity.
A characteristic Volkswagen. The new ID. Polo drives like you would expect a Volkswagen to drive: its chassis offers a balanced blend of comfort and agility. The steering responds smoothly and precisely; thanks to the well-matched centre point, the car feels intuitive and easy to control. The clear and reliable handling characteristics convey a pronounced feeling of confidence on board – a characteristic feature for Volkswagen.