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  • The Seventh Volkswagen Golf is Out

    Volkswagen-Golf-VII-thumbVolkswagen-Golf-VII-mediumTime to get excited since the seventh chapter of a 38-year-old legend is at our doorstep. The Volkswagen Golf VII made its debut in Berlin. More spunk and less fat for this one. Back to the primitive then!

    Well, not really. The latest incarnation of the best seller will be still as complicated as a car can be – a new Modular Transverse Matrix body (which is supposedly roomier), a new information and entertainment system and even more interfering assistance software. Nevertheless, the Wolfsburg boffins have managed to trim off 100 kg of weight.

    The 140 PS petrol engine is also now 23 percent more fuel efficient thanks to an already developed and tested cylinder deactivation system (remember the Polo Blue GT?). Additionaly, throughout the engine range, a stop/start system comes and standard and battery regeneration as well. Subsequently, we get figures that feel more at home with today’s diesel engines – 4.8 l / 100 km. Speaking of diesels, the 105 PS TDI in the Golf VII happens to sip just 3.8 l per 100 km. Add to that a BlueMotion trim and you get 3.2 l and less than 86 g/km of CO2 emissions.

    Do not for a minute think however, that the seventh Golf will slip through without newly installed plants. There are two entirely new generations of engines, designed to offer power from 85 PS to 150 PS.

    Be on the lookout for a full specification list.

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    Volkswagen Golf VII
    Volkswagen Golf VII

    Source: Volkswagen

  • 2013 Volkswagen Polo BlueGT: dynamic and efficient

    Volkswagen-Polo-BlueGT-thumb2013 Volkswagen Polo BlueGT has the potential to set new benchmarks. It combines the aspects of “dynamics” and “fuel efficiency” and hence creates unheard levels of fuel efficiency.

    The most important highlight in the new Polo is that it benefits from its TSI engine with active cylinder management (ACT). What it does is to basically shut off two of the engine’s four cylinders.

    The torque-friendly 1.4-litre TSI engine produces power output of 103 kW / 140 PS. However it still is able to deliver fuel consumption of just 4.6* l/100 km and has 107 g/km CO2 emissions. When the Polo BlueGT is equipped (optionally) with the optional 7-speed DSG transmission, then the fuel consumption is further reduced to the number of 4.5 l/100 km and 105 g/km CO2, respectively.

    Nevertheless, the BlueGT is so powerful that it has a top speed of 210 km/h, and can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 7.9 seconds.

    The coexistence of efficiency and dynamic in one car is enabled by the systematic interplay of ACT, downsizing (reduced engine displacement plus direct injection and charging) and BlueMotion Technologies (Stop/Start system, battery regeneration, aerodynamic components).

    2013 Volkswagen Polo BlueGT
    2013 Volkswagen Polo BlueGT

    In addition, the new Volkswagen model is distinctive in terms of exterior and interior as well. Externally, the BlueGT is characterised by such features as new 17-inch aluminium wheels, a roof edge spoiler, modified bumpers (with diffuser on rear bumper), distinctive side sills and a 15 mm lower ride height.

    The interior of the car includes extended functional range of standard feature: multifunctional display, cruise control system, sport seats in front, ESP, front airbags, head/thorax airbags and electrohydraulic steering.

    2013 Volkswagen Polo BlueGT will be available at dealerships by the end of the year with a starting price of 19 650 euro.

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    Volkswagen Polo BlueGT
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    Volkswagen Polo BlueGT

    Source: Volkswagen

  • Volkswagen Polo GTI 6R Synergetic Effects – A Joint Venture Project

    Volkswagen-Polo-GTI-6R-Synergetic-Effects-THUMBVolkswagen Polo GTI 6R Synergetic Effects is very interesting result of the work of collaboration of CFC® in Weilheim with CFC® StylingStation® Neuss, the firms MK-SoundStyle Neuss, AIV in Heilbronn and ASA-Wheels from Kaiserslautern. They all have established a sort of a joint venture which has an effect this one-of-a-kind Polo.

    The CFC® StylingStation® Neuss has done all the work concerning the exterior. What it has done basically is to entirely foil the Volkswagen in a princess-style camouflage design. As you can see this camouflage creates a delicate mixture of the two pink tints of different intensity and the two relatively colorless primary hues.

    The vehicle how ever is not girlish at all! The Polo 6R comes with screw-threaded AP chassis with improved dynamics and is equipped with the most exquisite combination of wheels and tires: TEC by ASA AS2 Max.-Pink wheel rims in 8×18 inches are equipped with the package of tires by Falken, in the dimensions of 215/35-18.

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    Volkswagen Polo GTI 6R Synergetic Effects

    There are also included some carbon parts for which is responsible blackGold designs. Eventually, the rear bumper makes Polo GTI 6R a true “piece of art”.

    The interior of the Polo was made by MK-SoundStyle and AI, which have taken care for the acoustic system. In the Polo is included full audio system Rainbow DL-C6.2 with 20-mm silk tweeters and a neodymium speaker driver.

    The Rainbow Intelli Sub 8 AFE, a very flat 200-mm active subwoofer in the body equipped with High Level In and the auto-start function, is also featured. Under the driver’s seat one can find a stable aluminum die-cast body, as well as the woofer with 2 x 2 Ohm dual oscillating coil and a remote control.

    Volkswagen Polo GTI 6R Synergetic Effects
    Volkswagen Polo GTI 6R Synergetic Effects
    Volkswagen Polo GTI 6R Synergetic Effects
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    Volkswagen Polo GTI 6R Synergetic Effects

    Source: Miranda Media

  • 2012 Volkswagen Polo R-Line – Price £15 815

    Volkswagen Polo R-Line is based on the Match model and adds a lot of nice upgrades to make the small city car even more exclusive.

    The unique styling packa includes new front and rear bumpers, a black gloss radiator grille with R Line badging, deeper side sills and 16-inch ‘Mallory’ alloy wheels.  From the B-pillars back, the glass is dark-tinted and 65%  light-absorbing, while the standard front foglights also include a static cornering function.

    There are also scuff plates with R Line logos, sports seats with ‘Kyalami’ cloth upholstery and an R Line logo on the headrests, along with a leather-trimmed three-spoke steering wheel with R Line logo and aluminium-capped pedals, while the roof lining is finished in black cloth.

    The Polo R-Line is powered by a 1.2 liter 105HP TSI petrol mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox. 0-100 km/h in 9.7 seconds and a top speed of 190 km/h (118 mph). Fuel consumption is 53.3 mpg on the combined cycle, and CO2emissions are 124 g/km.

    The standard equipment includes an RCD 310 radio/CD player with six speakers and multi-device interface, for plugging in an iPod or other compatible device, ‘Climatic’ semi-automatic air conditioning, a multifunction trip computer, electric windows (including in the rear on five-door models), height-adjustable front seats, a split-folding rear-seat backrest, electrically operated and heated door mirrors, illuminated vanity mirrors, front and rear reading lights, a tyre pressure monitor and, of course, remote central locking.

    2012 Volkswagen Polo R-Line is priced at £15 815.

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    2012 Volkswagen Polo R-Line

    Source: Volkswagen

  • Superchips ECU Volkswagen Polo GTI 1.4 TSI Twincharge

    Superchips-ECU-Volkswagen-Polo-GTi-1-4-TSI-THUMBYou might be not familiar with the fact that Superchips is the official Volkswagen Racing Tuning Partner in the United Kingdom for more than ten years now. For this reason the company has upgraded a model from the Polo Line-up, boosting its performance with ECU remap.

    The result is the Superchips ECU Volkswagen Polo GTI 1.4 TSI Twincharge.

    Being a standard Polo model, this VW delivers an excellent combination of light weight, small size and an economical, 1.4-litre, direct injection, petrol turbo / supercharged twincharge engine. More importantly this engine delivers the 180 hp (132 kW).

    However, now this clasic Volkswagen Polo GTI 180PS 1.4 TSI Twincharge has better performance due to the exceptional tuning from the Superchips specialists.

    In particular, the Buckingham based electronics experts have named this tuning package “ECU remap”. In general, the Superchips ECU remap gives the Volkswagen Polo GTI 1.4 TSI twincharge a healthy torque boosted from 2400 rpm upwards, which in addition now offers a maximum gain of 35Nm at 4315 rpm.

    Hence, the performance of the tuned car is now sportier, considerably livelier than the standard model, and significantly more responsive to the throttle.

    Superchips ECU Volkswagen Polo GTI 1.4 TSI Twincharge
    Superchips ECU Volkswagen Polo GTI 1.4 TSI Twincharge

    Source: Superchips

  • VW Polo BlueGT

    Volkswagen-Polo-BlueGT-thumbWhat happens when you cross mad lunacy with refinement and sensibility? Obviously and epic lovechild that has the best of both worlds. In our case that’s the VW Polo BlueGT (no, it’s not a sad GTI). It’s a super fun 140 PS Polo that has the looks and feel of a GTI and the metabolism of a BlueMotion. Today, on a stand at the Geneva Motor Show and within months, on to the European roads.

    A system described as “ACT cylinder deactivation” is at the core of the BlueGT ideology. The second and third cylinders are automatically shut down within the 1,250 and 4,000 rpm. range and when torque output is between 25 and 100 Nm. If the driver decides to give it the beans, reactivation of the cylinders happens seamlessly in a matter of milliseconds but the dashboard will tell you nevertheless. That gives the 1.4 turbocharged, 140 PS engine the upper edge in fuel economy. Its combined cycle of fuel consumption amounts to 4.7 litres per 100 km (around 60 mpg). CO2 emissions equal to 108 g/km. Opt for the DSG transmission and you’ll get even more frugality. At the same time the top speed is at 210 kmh (130 mph) and zero to 62 mph takes 7.9 seconds.

    For the styling of the BlueGT, Volkswagen have gone the “Frankinstain’s monster” way – GTI strains account for the front and rear bumpers, the rear spoiler, the instruments inside, the sports seasts and the leather steering wheel. The BlueGT is also 15 mm closer to the ground and sits on 17-inch multi-spoked alloys. The side sills and front windscreen rain channels, on the other hand, are from a Polo BlueMotion. This particular model is also the typical BlueMotion shade and the badges are all blue. Unlike the Frankinstain story however, the BlueGT might turn out to be a success rather than a tragedy. In fact, the BlueGT carries the first of Volkswagen‘s EA211 series of engines – a line that will underpin most of the models in the company’s production future.

    Hopefully, shipments are going to start in July within mainland Europe. Whether there’s going to be a production for the UK, is still not announced.

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    Source: Volkswagen

  • 2012 Volkswagen Polo R-Line

    Volkswagen has introduced the new 2012 Polo R-Line. Polo R-Line will be offered in two different packages – the R-Line Exterior and the R-Line Plus.

    The R-Line Exterior includes a complete exterior body kit including new R-line front and rear bumpers, fog lights, R-line side skirts, rear diffuser, chrome exhaust tips, R-line roof spoiler and LED license plate illumination. There are also 16” light alloy “Mallory” wheels as the 17” are  optional and a black high-gloss grille.

    The R-Line Exterior costs additional €1 450, if you have Polo Comfortline and €1 010, if you opted for Polo Highline.

    The R-Line Plus comes with sport seats wrapped in leather and Alcantara. There are also leather steering wheel, R-line logo, sill plates with R-Line logo and aluminum pedals. The R-Line Plus package is priced at €855 on the Comfortline and €450 on the Highline model.

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    2012 Volkswagen Polo R-Line
    2012 Volkswagen Polo R-Line
    2012 Volkswagen Polo R-Line

    Source: Volkswagen

  • Volkswagen Polo BlueMotion at 2011 EcoVelocity

    Volkswagen will exhibit several vehicles from the BlueMotion range at the 2011 EcoVelocity held from 8 to 11 September. The visitors will be encouraged by Volkswagen to “Think Blue”, as they get up close and personal with some of the company’s latest BlueMotion products, both on the stand and on the track.

    The BlueMotion range includes Touareg Hybrid and Scirocco BlueMotion as well as the small Polo BlueMotion. Golf VI BlueMotion will also be at the event.

    2012 Volkswagen Scirocco BlueMotion is powered by a 2.0-litre TDI 140 PS diesel engine. It comes with a Stop/Start system to save fuel when the vehicle is stationary, along with battery regeneration, which recovers energy which would otherwise be lost to recharge the battery.

    The Touareg Hybrid combines a 3.0-litre V6 TSI engine and 47PS (34.3 kW) electric motor and can travel on electric drive alone at speeds of up to 50 km/h (31mph).

    Golf BlueMotion can return up to 74.3 mpg on the combined cycle and emits just 99 g/km of CO2.

    The new Polo BlueMotion comes with an advanced 1.2-litre TDI three-cylinder common rail diesel engine developing 75 PS (55 kW) and 180 Nm (133 lb-ft). 0 to 100 km/h in 13.9 seconds and a top speed of 171 km/h (107 mph). It achieves an impressive 80.7 mpg on the combined cycle.  This grants the new Polo BlueMotion a theoretical range of over 800 miles on one tank of diesel.

    2011 Volkswagen Polo BlueMotion is priced at £14 445 RRP on the road for the three-door, and £15 045 for the five-door model.

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    Volkswagen Polo BlueMotion

    “We’re delighted to have Volkswagen at EcoVelocity as it is one of the game-changing brands that really started the movement towards no-compromise ultra-low carbon motoring. Its BlueMotion range set the industry benchmark and we look forward to getting a further insight into their ground-breaking technology at EcoVelocity in September.”, commented Giles Brown, EcoVelocity Director.

    Source: Volkswagen

  • 2011 Volkswagen Polo Match

    2011 Volkswagen Polo Match joins the model’s range and offers perfect value for money. The new Match model replaces the existing SE and Moda trim levels and also provides £650 worth of equipment.

    2011 Polo Match is priced at £11 300 for the 1.2-litre 60 PS manual

    The exterior boasts 15” “Castille” alloy wheels, front fog lights and heat-insulating tinted rear windows. Inside, there are air conditioning, an RCD 310 radio / CD player, multifunction computer and MDI (Multi Device Interface) with iPod connectivity. The model is also fitted with electric windows and a comfort pack, incorporating remote central locking and electrically adjustable exterior mirrors.

    The safety is granted by four airbags, ABS and ESP (Electronic Stabilisation Programme).

    The engine range includes two petrol units – a 1.2-litre three-cylinder with 60 PS and a 1.4-litre 85 PS. The diesel is a 1.2-litre 75 PS. All engines come with a 5-speed manual transmission as standard.  A 7-speed DSG option is also available with the 1.4-litre petrol engine.

    2011 Volkswagen Polo Match
    2011 Volkswagen Polo Match

    Check out the pricelist, below.

    2011 Polo Match pricelist:

    Model CO2 emissions,
    g/km    		 RRP
    ‘on the road’, £
    1.2-litre 60 PS 3-door 5 spd manual 128 £11,300
    1.2-litre 60 PS 5-door 5 spd manual 128 £11,920
    1.4-litre 85 PS 3-door 5 spd manual 139 £12,605
    1.4-litre 85 PS 5-door 5 spd manual 139 £13,225
    1.4-litre 85 PS 3-door 7 spd DSG 135 £13,865
    1.4-litre 85 PS 5-door 7 spd DSG 135 £14,485
    1.2-litre TDI 75 PS 3-door 5 spd manual 102 £13,520
    1.2-litre TDI 75 PS 5-door 5 spd manual 102 £14,140

    Source: Volkswagen

  • Volkswagen Polo and Golf Style by Karl Lagerfeld

    Volkswagen now offers special options package for the Polo, Golf and Golf Plus, which can save you money. The STYLE editions features light-alloy wheels, fog lamps, tinted side and rear windows and STYLE badging. A Style-Plus package adds a sunroof or panorama roof as well as new set of alloys.

    Karl Lagerfeld is a fashion designer and very famous photographer, who represents the campaign. (more…)

  • The Russian-built 2011 Volkswagen Polo Saloon debuts

    At the forthcoming Moscow International Automobile Salon 2010, Volkswagen has announced a number of exclusive premieres, including the all-new Russian-built Polo sedan. (more…)

  • 2010 VW Polo BlueMotion – the most efficient one

    The new Polo BlueMotion is available to order from Volkswagen Retailers today, with prices starting at £14,445 RRP on the road for the three-door, and £15,045 for the five-door model.

    The new Polo BlueMotion adopts an all-new highly advanced 1.2-litre TDI three-cylinder common rail diesel engine developing 75 PS, and 133 lbs ft (180 Nm) of torque available from just 2,000 rpm.  This new engine, combined with longer gearing through the five-speed manual gearbox, regenerative braking and an automatic Start/Stop system, help the new Polo BlueMotion emit just 91 g/km of CO2 while returning an impressive 80.7 mpg on the combined cycle.  This grants the new Polo BlueMotion a theoretical range of over 800 miles on one tank of diesel.

    These technological enhancements are accompanied by several cosmetic changes designed to maximise efficiency.  Comprising bespoke bumpers, side skirts and an extended roof spoiler along with 15-inch ‘Greenland’ alloy wheels fitted with low rolling resistance tyres, they contribute towards making the new Polo BlueMotion among the most efficient vehicles currently available in the UK.

    The Polo BlueMotion accelerates from a standstill to 62 mph in 13.9 seconds and on to a top speed of 107 mph.

    Comfort levels remain high with manual air conditioning, cruise control and leather steering wheel fitted as standard.  As with all models in the Polo range, a number of safety features are also fitted, including four airbags, ABS and ESP (Electronic Stabilisation Programme).

    2010 Volkswagen Polo BlueMotion