VW Drops New Photos of 217HP Polo R WRC Limited Production Version

In order to homologate the Polo WRC rally car, the FIA requires Volkswagen to build 2,500 road-going models. The production version of the Polo R WRC was shown late last year when VW began taking orders for the car, and now, the German company has just released a big photo gallery of the most powerful production Polo ever made, ahead of the start of deliveries scheduled for September 2013. Read more »

VW May Offer Next Polo Subcompact and Sub-Tiguan Crossover in the U.S., Says Report

Ever since Ford deemed it productive to start selling what is basically the same Fiesta that the Europeans get in the US, it created a moderately big Polo-sized gap in VW’s Stateside lineup. Now, according to a MotorTrend report, the Wolfsburg giant has taken notice of this, and may offer the next-gen Polo, alongside its familiar range of models, as well as a new sub-Tiguan crossover. Read more »

Scoop: Is VW Working on a Facelift for the Polo or is it Testing Something Else?

It’s no secret that German carmakers usually update their cars around the four year-mark after launch, so when our spies nabbed a Volkswagen Polo Mk5 (released in 2009) fitted with testing equipment in Europe, a facelift was the first thing that crossed their minds.

The prototype featured no camouflage whatsoever with the only cosmetic change said to be the styling of the front apron. So, what does that mean?

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This is How an Irish Comedian Sells His Old 1990 VW Polo

We guess there are many ways to sell your used car, but we will admit that creating a music video clip and sharing it on an automotive classified website hadn’t crossed our mind – then again, we're not comedians…

Meet the funny lads over at Nostril Shorts who came up with the idea of promoting the sale of member Garry's 1990 VW Polo Mk2 C Squareback (a.k.a. Breadvan) on the popular classified ads site DoneDeal with a video.

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VW Adds Extra Equipment and New R-Line Style Trim to Polo Range in the UK

When automakers present new models, more often than not, the cars sell themselves, but as the years go by and the initial enthusiasm wears down, they have two basic options to boost sales: perform a facelift or make changes to equipment and trim levels.

For the VW Polo Mk5 that has been in the market in its current form since 2009, it’s about time for a refresh, but for now, VW is opting for the second approach with the addition of extra equipment and the introduction of a new R-Line Style model in the UK.

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New VW Polo R WRC Takes Second Place in its First Competitive Outing at Monte Carlo

Multiple world champion Sebastian Loeb of Citroen may have grabbed another win at the opening round of the 2013 FIA World Rally Championship at Monte Carlo, but it was Sébastien Ogier and the all-new VW Polo WRC that made the biggest impression.

The 29-year-old French rally driver managed to lead the Polo R WRC in its first competitive outing to second place. The third place on the podium went to Dani Sordo, who returned to Citroen after two seasons with MINI, which pulled out of the championship at the end of last year.

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VW's Polo R WRC is a 220HP, €33,900 Celebration of its Entry into World Rallying [106 Photos]

Like every year, the 2013 World Rally Championship’s first race will be the Monte Carlo Rally. Even though the event won’t start until January 15, VW chose the Principality to host the launch of both its 2013 WRC racer and the road-going version that will make its motor show debut at next year’s Geneva Salon.

The Polo R WRC, which was displayed last March as a concept during the Wörthersee Tour festival, is a limited edition based on VW’s supermini that will be produced in just 2,500 units priced at US$33,900 (US$43,800) a pop. The order books open on Tuesday, December 11, though the first customers won’t receive their cars until September 2013.

A white paint job with blue and grey stripes, an aggressive front bumper with large intakes that’s supposed to echo that of the racer’s, 18-inch “Cagliari” wheels with 215/35 tires and a rear roof spoiler and diffuser make this limited edition Polo stand out from lesser versions.

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In Russia, You Need to be Careful of Boats Hovering Over the Road…

Adding to the long list of hazardous objects one needs to be prepared to address while driving on Russian roads is boats - yes, you read that correctly.

Following a video with a boat on a trailer passing a car, which hit the interwebs earlier in the summer, we now have a second related incident that was captured on film.

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Volkswagen UK Prices New Polo BlueGT with Cylinder Deactivation System

The Polo BlueGT is the first Volkswagen model equipped with the company's new 1.4-liter TSI engine featuring the ACT cylinder deactivation system to be offered in Britain. Available to order from today, it costs £17,400 on the road with deliveries expected in mid-December.

At the heart of the car is VW's new 1.4-liter TSI EA211 turbocharged petrol engine that delivers 138hp (140PS) and 250 Nm (185 lb-ft) of torque.

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Volkswagen's Scorching Hot Polo R with 2.0-liter Turbo Confirmed for a Geneva Show Premiere

The people at Volkswagen see Renault's and Peugeot's bet with their new Clio RS and 208 GTi respectively, both of which are powered by a 1.6-liter turbocharged four with 197hp, and raise them by another 20-horsepower for a grand total of 217hp with the brand's upcoming Polo R.

VW had previewed the car with the Polo R WRC Street concept at this year's Wörthersee Tour in Austria back in May, confirming the launch of a production model in late 2013.

Now, the automaker's R&D chief Ulrich Hackenberg has told Autocar magazine that the Polo R will make its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show in March of 2013.

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VW Opens Up New Plant in China with an Annual Capacity of 300,000 Vehicles

As the Volkswagen Group's largest market, the Germans want to maintain the momentum in China by opening a new plant for Shanghai Volkswagen (SVW) in Yizheng, situated in the eastern part of the country.

Construction of the new manufacturing facility that has an annual production capacity of 300,000 vehicles began in July of 2010 and was completed earlier this month ahead of schedule.

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Volkswagen Polo WRC Jumps, Pounces and Roars Through Finnish Forest

There are far too many reasons to list why so many people are addicted to the World Rally Championship, but if you insist, then maybe this video of Sebastien Ogier test driving the new Volkswagen Polo WRC in Finland will provide some answers. Read more »

CFC's Vividly Colorful Volkswagen Polo Tune

While the auto industry utilizes various types of camouflage patterns on their prototypes to hide or confuse casual and professional spy photographers, German vinyl wrap specialist Car Film Components (CFC) is using similar forms to make the Volkswagen Polo stand out like a...nudist in a black suit convention. Read more »

New Volkswagen Polo R WRC Street with 217-Horses to Enter Production in 2013

Volkswagen surprised its fans at this week's Wörthersee festival in Austria with the presentation of the new Polo R WRC Street concept car.

What makes this study special - aside from the fact that it promises to be faster than the Golf GTI, is that the German company confirmed that it previews a production model due for launch in late 2013.

As you have probably already guessed by know, the Polo R WRC Street is inspired by the company's entry in the World Rally Championship starting from 2013.

Whereas the racing Polo R WRC sports a 1.6-liter TSI engine with 295hp (300PS), the road-going prototype makes use of the VW Group's tried and tested 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine rated at 217-horsepower (220PS), or 10-horsepower more than the Golf GTI.

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Volkswagen UK Adds Standard Digital Radios Across the Range

Volkswagen is preparing for UK’s switch to digital radio by fitting DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) radios as standard on all 2013-model year cars from the Polo to the Phaeton.

As one would expect, all of the brand's new DAB audio systems will still be able to pick up conventional FM or AM analogue radio signals, as well as play audio CDs (including MP3 files).

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New Volkswagen CrossPolo Urban White Special Edition is Only for Germany

Volkswagen is expanding its CrossPolo offerings in Germany with the introduction of a new special edition model named "Ubran White" that features bespoke content.

The new edition of the crossover version of the Polo combines a white paint for the body with a matte black finish for the protective moldings and gloss black for the mirror housings and roof rails.

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Volkswagen to Develop Two Crossover Models Based on the Polo and the Up!, Says Report

Two more crossover models could soon join the ranks of the compact Tiguan and the mid-size Touareg in Volkswagen's lineup, according to a report from German business publication, Handelsblatt.

Citing unnamed company sources, the newspaper wrote that a subcompact crossover built on the underpinnings of the Polo, which would potentially go up against the Nissan Juke and Opel Mokka, as well as an even smaller model based on the Up! city car, are "certain".

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Volkswagen Adds R-Line Editions to UK Market Polo Hatchback

Volkswagen is bringing some sportiness to its Polo hatchback with the introduction of a new R-Line model in the UK that is available for order now with first deliveries expected in July.

The R-Line is based on the specification of the Polo Match and is available in Britain in both three- and five-door body styles but only one engine, the 1.2-litre 105 PS TSI petrol unit linked to a six-speed manual gearbox.

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Superchips Gives Volkswagen Polo GTI an Electronic Boost

European owners of the Volkswagen Polo GTI looking for a relatively inexpensive solution to improve the performance of their cars will be interested to know that Superchips has released a new ECU tune for the German hatchback.

The Polo GTI is powered by a direct injection 1.4-liter gasoline four-pot featuring both a supercharger, which boosts the engine until 3,000prm, and a turbocharger that kicks in afterwards, for a maximum output of 180PS (177.53bhp) and peak torque of 250Nm (185 lb-ft).

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