Newly developed front and rear axles. The newly developed chassis was also adapted to the ID. Polo’s new front-wheel drive. Here, too, the aim was to design an optimal solution characteristic for Volkswagen with a high level of cost, space and weight efficiency. Against this background, a combination of a MacPherson front axle and a particularly compact torsion beam rear axle was created. The interplay between these two new axles is characterised by the highest degree of precision linearity – vehicle handling that conveys maximum feedback to the driver and thus ensures noticeably more safety. In addition, the new ID. Polo offers particularly good ride comfort, which is among the best in the segment and significantly improves on 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 perfected the controllability of the brakes and the pedal feel. The new brake system of the ID. Polo is also particularly lightweight and offers very efficient energy recuperation.
New MacPherson front axle. The ID. Polo uses MacPherson suspension struts at the front. The axle has a very compact design. The sophisticated shock absorbers with their generously dimensioned pistons and innovative control of the compression stage forces have a positive effect on comfort and handling. At the same time, specifically designed suspension strut mountings optimise ride comfort and spring response. The handling is also optimised by the comparatively rigid connection of the stabiliser. All in all, the front axle results in very precise steering and handling properties.
New torsion beam rear axle. The ID. Polo’s new and lightweight rear axle was specifically designed for combination with an electric front-wheel drive. Comfort and handling are optimised by a wide range of different measures. For example, bonded rubber pads on the coil springs improve comfort and acoustics, while a passive vibration damper significantly reduces low-frequency rolling noise in the interior. Inclined axle guide bearings with innovative two-component technology reduce noise and vibrations and ensure improved axle guidance, thus increasing driving safety. Last but not least, the torsion beam rear axle is very compact and thus enables a large load capacity.
A typical Volkswagen. All parameters combine in the suspension of the new ID. Polo to offer a harmonious balance of comfort and driving dynamics. The steering response is linear; in combination with the well-defined centre point of the steering, this compact car is therefore intuitive to feel. The ID. Polo’s clear, reliable handling create a special sense of safety and security – which is just as it should be in a Volkswagen.