While it is accelerating the deployment of its range of 100% electric ID vehicles, Volkswagen is not forgetting its family of models with thermal engines.
This is how his Polo has just gone through the restyling box.
Already produced in more than 18 million units since its appearance in 1975, the VW city car slips a little more in the footsteps of its big sister Golf.
For once, the aesthetic evolution is obvious.
It adopts new bumpers and a grille highlighted with an LED strip that doubles at the headlights which adopt ID Light technology.
The evolution is more striking at the rear with bulky headlights inspired by the Golf and which extend widely over the tailgate.
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A very Golf atmosphere
The interior is modeled on that of the Golf with digital instrumentation that can be personalized as desired - Digital cockpit - and a large touch screen (from 6.5 to 9.2 inches depending on the version).
In terms of technology, the Polo wants to set new benchmarks in the city car category.
For the benefit of safety and driving comfort, it takes a further step towards autonomous driving.
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Among the new driver assistance equipment, we should mention the standard presence of the IQ Drive Travel Assist system which couples the adaptive cruise control to lane keeping.
The Polo can also be fitted with Park Assist automatic parking, Front Assist and City emergency braking.
In the field of engines, the Volkswagen city car remains very classic.
While diesel disappeared from the catalog last year, the range is based on the 3-cylinder 1 liter.
The entry-level version 1.0 MPI atmospheric 80 hp is renewed but the 1.0 TSI doped with turbo is available in two powers, 95 or 110 hp.
The latter will only be associated with a 7-speed dual-clutch DSG gearbox.
The launch of the restyled Polo will take place during the month of May.
