Volkswagen Polo 1.0-litre petrol launched in India, prices remain the same as the 1.2-litre’s.
The Volkswagen Polo 1.0-litre petrol has been launched in India with prices unchanged. So, the Polo Trendline starts at Rs. 5.41 lakhs (ex-showroom, India). The 1.0-litre MPI petrol engine replaces the 1.2-litre MPI petrol motor in the Polo. The new engine produces 1 BHP more while the torque goes down by 15 Nm when compared to the 1.2-litre MPI engine.
The new 1.0-litre naturally-aspirated 3-cylinder MPI petrol powertrain makes 75 HP of power at 6200 RPM and 95 Nm of torque at 3000-4300 RPM. Like before, the powerplant comes mated to a 5-speed manual transmission. The 1.0-litre mill delivers a claimed mileage of 18.78 km/l (the 1.2 petrol claimed a fuel efficiency of 16.47 km/l). The German automaker intends to further enhance the appeal of the hatchback by offering more fuel-efficiency without much compromise on the performance.
The new powertrain is 18 kgs lighter and is also understood to be BS-6 emission norms ready. The 1.0-litre MPI motor will replace the 1.2 MPI mill across the product range, suggesting that it will be offered on the Ameo compact sedan as well. The Polo 1.0 MPI is priced at Rs. 5.41 lakhs for the Trendline, Rs. 6.1 lakhs for the Comfortline, Rs. 7.01 lakhs for the Highline and Rs. 7.24 lakhs for the Highline Plus trims (all prices, ex-showroom).
Volkswagen Polo 1-Litre Petrol
– Polo now draws power from a 1.0-litre MPI petrol engine
– The 1.0 unit makes 75 HP and 95 Nm
– Replaces the 1.2 MPI petrol
– Fuel efficiency of the 1.0-litre MPI rated at 18.48 km/l
