Previously available with a 1.6l naturally aspirated motor delivering 81kW, Volkswagen has now endowed its Polo Sedan with an alternative powertrain; the 85kW TSI. Here are the details and pricing.
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Volkswagen South Africa has announced the expansion of its Polo Sedan range with the introduction of a new 85kW 1.0 TSI engine. The new engine is available with both the Life and Style trim levels, offering a variety of standard features and enhanced comfort.
Volkswagen Polo Sedan Pricing
- Polo sedan 1.6 manual – R360 500
- Polo sedan 1.6 Life manual – R 391 800
- Polo Sedan Life 1.0 TSI 85kW 6-Speed Tiptronic – R421 100
- Polo Sedan Style 1.0 TSI 85kW 6-Speed Tiptronic – R454 900
The Polo Sedan comes standard with a three-year/120 000km warranty, a three-year/ 45 000km EasyDrive Service Plan and a 12-year anti-corrosion warranty.
The Polo Sedan Life features niceties such as keyless entry and start, a rearview camera, a 10-inch touchscreen infotainment system, wireless mobile charging, wireless App-Connect, power-adjustable and folding exterior mirrors, and climatronic air conditioning. The Life trim also boasts ambient lighting, a leather-wrapped multi-function steering wheel, front fog lamps with cornering lights, a chrome package, and 16-inch Scimitar alloy wheels. Safety features such as Hill Start Assist are also included.
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For those seeking additional premium touches, the Polo Sedan Style offers even more features on top of the standard Life equipment. The top-spec sedan features an eight-inch digital cockpit, a rain sensor, a tilt-and-slide sunroof, and leatherette seats in black with a two-piece folding rear seat bench. The Style trim also features side and curtain airbags, front and rear centre airbags, and sportier 17-inch Tritz alloy wheels.
The new 85kW 1.0 TSI engine provides 178N.m of torque between 1750 and 4500r/min. This translates to a 0-100km/h sprint time of 11.5 seconds and a top speed of 190km/h while managing a claimed fuel consumption of 6.3L/100km.
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The Polo Sedan is available in five exterior colours: Candy White (solid paint) and four metallic options—Wild Cherry Red, Carbon Steel Grey, Reflex Silver, and Rising Blue.
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