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Encyclopedia > Volkswagen Polo
Volkswagen Polo
Mark IF Polo
Mark IVF Polo
Manufacturer Volkswagen
Production 1975–present
Class Supermini
Volkswagen Derby
Volkswagen Derby

The Volkswagen Polo is a supermini manufactured by Volkswagen of Germany. It is sold mainly in Europe, but available in most export markets. It is most widely seen as a hatchback but there have also been saloon and so-called coupé and estate variants. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1024x768, 539 KB) Beschreibung Beschreibung: VW Polo 1 Quelle: selbst fotografiert Fotograf: Sven Storbeck Licensing File links The following pages link to this file: Volkswagen Polo Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital camera or scanner used... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1024x768, 741 KB) Volkswagen Polo 9N3/Facelift/GP - (Aufgenommen: September 2005) Fotograf: Florian Kletz (Florian. ... Automakers, also known as carmakers, automobile manufacturers, motor manufacturers, or the automobile industry are companies that design and manufacture automobiles. ... Volkswagen AG (ISIN: DE0007664005), or VW, is an automobile manufacturer based in Wolfsburg, Germany. ... Car classification is subjective since many vehicles fall into multiple categories. ... 1996 Volkswagen Polo, a popular modern European supermini A supermini is a European hatchback car category. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1024x768, 510 KB) Beschreibung Beschreibung: VW Derby Quelle: selbst fotografiert Fotograf: Sven Storbeck Licensing File links The following pages link to this file: Volkswagen Polo Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital camera or scanner used to... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1024x768, 510 KB) Beschreibung Beschreibung: VW Derby Quelle: selbst fotografiert Fotograf: Sven Storbeck Licensing File links The following pages link to this file: Volkswagen Polo Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital camera or scanner used to... 1996 Volkswagen Polo, a popular modern European supermini A supermini is a European hatchback car category. ... Volkswagen AG (ISIN: DE0007664005), or VW, is an automobile manufacturer based in Wolfsburg, Germany. ... World map showing the location of Europe. ... Peugeot 306 hatchback, with the hatch lifted and the parcel shelf tilted for access Not a hatchback: a fastback shape like this 2004 Bentley Continental GT can be confused with a true hatchback Hatchback is a term describing an automobile design, consisting of a passenger cabin with an integrated cargo... A notchback full-size luxury sedan. ... The Peugeot 406 Coupé, designed by Pininfarina 1990 Mercedes-Benz 560SEC coupé, noted for its large, angular design 1980s Volvo 480 two-box coupé 1997 Rover Vitesse Coupe, club coupe Mercedes CLS, a modern four-door coupé Gala-Coupé of Leopold II, Brussels 1970s Sunbeam Alpine fastback coupé A coup... Estate car body style (Saab 95) A station wagon (United States usage), wagon (Australian usage, though station wagon is widely used) or estate car (United Kingdom usage) is a car body style similar to a sedan car but with an extended rear cargo area. ...

Contents

History

There have been four separate series of the Polo, designated Mark I to Mark IV. Each generation was facelifted mid way through its production, with the updated versions known by an addition of the letter F to the model number, e.g. Mark IIF. A facelift is the revival of a product through cosmetic means, for example by changing its appearance while leaving its underlying engineering or design intact. ...


The body style has been varied through the life of the car, but the most widely available form has always been a hatchback; indeed the Mark I saloon was branded as a Volkswagen Derby. Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. ...


Volkswagen's products are not the same in all territories and a number of different models have been sold under the Polo name. For example the Volkswagen Polo Playa hatchback sold in Southern Africa in the late 1990s was a rebadged SEAT Ibiza which was quite different to the Mk III Polo sold in Europe at the same time. The current saloon is only available in China, Latin America and South Africa and other Southern Africa countries. Categories: Africa geography stubs | Southern Africa ... The SEAT Ibiza is a supermini manufactured by the Volkswagen Group and sold under the SEAT brand. ... Latin America consists of the countries of South America and some of North America (including Central America and some the islands of the Caribbean) whose inhabitants mostly speak Romance languages, although Native American languages are also spoken. ... Categories: Africa geography stubs | Southern Africa ...


Position in the Volkswagen range

On its introduction in 1975, the Polo was Volkswagen's second front wheel drive hatchback model, fitting into the range beneath the Golf, which had been launched the previous year. It remained the smallest model in the Vokswagen range until 1998, when the Volkswagen Lupo was introduced. The Polo is still Volkswagen's second smallest model, larger than the Fox and smaller than the Golf. (In North America, the Golf – now sold there as the Rabbit – is the smallest Volkswagen available, the Polo never having been sold in this territory.) The Volkswagen Golf (Mark 1 and Mark 5 badged as Volkswagen Rabbit in North America) is a compact car / small family car that Volkswagen manufactures. ... The Volkswagen Lupo was a city car manufactured by German automaker Volkswagen from 1998 to 2005. ... The Volkswagen Fox is a supermini produced and designed by Volkswagen do Brasil and sold in Latin America and Europe. ...


Over the generations, as with many other long-lived car brands, the Polo's size has increased, and the latest incarnation of the Polo is actually larger than the original Golf Mark I.


The current version is mechanically very similar to the SEAT Ibiza and Škoda Fabia, being based on a standard VW Group chassis used for a large number of models. The SEAT Ibiza is a supermini manufactured by the Volkswagen Group and sold under the SEAT brand. ... 2006 Å koda Fabia. ... Volkswagen Group (ISIN: DE0007664005, TYO: 7659 ) is a German automobile manufacturer and one of the largest automotive companies worldwide. ...


Performance versions and motorsport

Volkswagen pioneered the so-called hot hatch genre of high performance hatchbacks with the Golf GTI in 1975, and has produced a number of performance versions of the Polo. The first of these was the Polo GT version of the Mark IF. It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Sport compact. ... The Volkswagen Golf is an automobile manufactured by Volkswagen. ...


The Mark II and IIF were available as supercharged G40 models. The GT G40 with its 1.3-litre 85 kW (115 bhp) could reach 100 km/h (62 mph) in 8.1 s from standstill and had maximum speed of 196 km/h (122 mph) it was used by Volkswagen to set a number of world endurance speed records, such as the 1.3-litre class records for speed over 24 hours and speed over a distance of 5000 km. A supercharger (also known as a blower) is an air compressor used to force more air (and hence more oxygen) into the combustion chamber(s) of an internal combustion engine than can be achieved at ambient atmospheric pressure (natural aspiration). ... 1987 European Polo GT G40 1990-1994 Polo G40 The European MK3 Polo GTI 1994-2000 Polo GTI 2000-2002 Polo GTI 2000-2002 interior Polo GT 2002-2005 New Polo GTI 2005-present Polo GTI Cup Edition 2006-present The Volkswagen Polo GTI is a hot hatch version of...


The fastest version of the Mark III on the UK market was the 16-valve h 100 PS model. A 120 PS (88 kW) GTI model was also produced, but only in a limited edition in Germany, and this was the first time the GTI label had been used for a Polo. A GTI version of the Mark IIIF Polo, with a 125 bhp (92 kW) 1.6-litre gasoline engine was also produced. The Volkswagen Polo Mk III is the third generation of the Volkswagen Polo supermini, produced from 1994 until 2000. ... 1987 European Polo GT G40 1990-1994 Polo G40 The European MK3 Polo GTI 1994-2000 Polo GTI 2000-2002 Polo GTI 2000-2002 interior Polo GT 2002-2005 New Polo GTI 2005-present Polo GTI Cup Edition 2006-present The Volkswagen Polo GTI is a hot hatch version of...


In 2004 Volkswagen Individual, a specialist division of Volkswagen, produced a limited number of (Mark IV Polo) Club Sports with a 1.8T 180 hp/132 kW engine. Available only in Germany, this was based on the one-make racing series Polo Cup Racer hatchback. The Club Sport came with a roll cage inside the vehicle and Recaro racing seats as standard. The Volkswagen Polo Mk IV is the fourth generation of the Volkswagen Polo supermini, production started in 2001 and is ongoing. ... Recaro is a German company based in Kirchheim unter Teck in the vicinity of Stuttgart, well known for their bucket seats and commonly contracted to produce upgraded racing style seats for all the sporty cars built by the Volkswagen Group as well as many other manufacturers. ...


A GTI version of the current Polo Mk IVF was launched in 2006. This features styling similar to that of the contemporary Golf GTI and a turbocharged 20-valve 150 bhp 1.8-litre petrol engine. It has a 0-60 mph time of 8.2 s and a top speed of 134 mph. Turbocharger Cut-away A turbocharger is a device used in internal-combustion engines to increase the power output of the engine by increasing the mass of oxygen and fuel entering the engine. ...


Volkswagen Individual have also engineered an even faster Polo called the Polo GTI Cup Edition, available with the same 1.8T engine albeit with 180 bhp (130 kW) its claimed 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) is 7.5 s and a claimed top speed of 225 km/h.


Volkswagen Racing in South Africa rallyed a four-wheel drive Mark IVF Polo which shared some components with its sister World Rally Championship (WRC) Skoda Fabia; the S2000 has a 2.0 L 191 kW (260 bhp) engine. Petter Solberg driving on gravel at the 2006 Cyprus Rally, a World Rally Championship event. ... This article is missing citation of sources. ... The World Rally Championship (WRC) is a rallying series organised by the FIA, culminating with a champion driver and manufacturer. ... Škoda Fabia. ...


Mark IV Polos have been entered into the Junior World Rally Championship (JWRC). The Junior World Rally Championship (JWRC) is a complementary series to the World Rally Championship (WRC) as is the World Rally Production Car Championship (WRPCC). ...


There have been a number of one make race series for the Polo, starting with the Volkswagen Polo G40 Cup for MkII and MkIIF G60 versions. The current Polo Cup championship for 105 bhp cars is a support race at rounds of the Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters. The Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters (DTM, German Touringcar Masters) is a motorsport series based in Germany, but also with rounds elsewhere in Europe. ...


Related models

The first Polo was effectively a rebadged version of the Audi 50, which was discontinued in 1978 as Audi concentrated on larger luxury models. The Mark I and Mark II versions of the Polo were then standalone models in the Volkswagen range. Badge engineering is a term that describes the rebadging of one model of car as another. ... The Audi 50, a design penned by Giorgetto Giugiaro, was a three-door supermini hatchback launched by Audi in 1974 and sold only on continental Europe. ...


With the expansion of the Volkswagen Group in the 1990s SEAT and Škoda were aqquired, and the platform used for the Polo was shared with other models. Volkswagen Group (ISIN: DE0007664005, TYO: 7659 ) is a German automobile manufacturer and one of the largest automotive companies worldwide. ... Image:Seat 600 spain. ... Å koda can refer to: Å koda Auto - the leading automobile manufacturer in the Czech Republic, now part of the Volkswagen Group Å koda Works - the biggest industrial enterprise in Austria-Hungary, then Czechoslovakia and now Czech Republic Pity As an interesting aside, Å koda (i. ... The word platform is used in several different contexts including various topics: In rail transport, a railway platform is an area at a train station to alight from/embark on trains or trams. ...


The Mark III Polo shared its platform with the Mark 2 SEAT Ibiza. The Ibiza was actually launched before the Polo, and shared essentially all its mechanicals, the dashboard and other interior components, although there were no body panels shared between the two cars. The saloon and estate versions of the Mark III Polo were actually re-badged SEAT Córdoba models, and had no body panels in common with the Polo hatchback. The SEAT Inca and Volkswagen Caddy vans were also based on this model. The Volkswagen Lupo and SEAT Arosa were also based on a shortened version of the Mark III Polo platform. The SEAT Ibiza is a supermini manufactured by the Volkswagen Group and sold under the SEAT brand. ... The last generation of Seat Cordoba The SEAT Córdoba is a supermini sedan built by Spanish car maker SEAT. It is the 4-door version of the SEAT Ibiza. ... SEAT Inca 1995-2003 The SEAT Inca was a panel van designed and assembled in Spain and based upon the SEAT Ibiza Mk. ... The name Volkswagen Caddy has been used by the Volkswagen Group to describe four different Caddy models: Type 14 was derived from the Golf Mk. ... The Volkswagen Lupo was a city car manufactured by German automaker Volkswagen from 1998 to 2005. ... SEAT Arosa The SEAT Arosa is a city car built by the Spanish car manufacturer SEAT between 1997 and 2005. ...


The Mk IV Polo continued this trend of platform sharing, with the Škoda Fabia and SEAT Ibiza Mk III both being developed on the same platform and featuring several of the same engines. 2006 Å koda Fabia. ... The SEAT Ibiza is a supermini manufactured by the Volkswagen Group and sold under the SEAT brand. ...


Bodystyles

Mark II Polo "Wagon" shape
Mark II Polo "Wagon" shape

The first Polos were hatchbacks, with the saloon being marketed as the Volkswagen Derby. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1024x768, 565 KB) Beschreibung: VW Polo 2 Quelle: selbst fotografiert Fotograf: Sven Storbeck File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Volkswagen Polo User talk:Randroide/Trastero de Randroide... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1024x768, 565 KB) Beschreibung: VW Polo 2 Quelle: selbst fotografiert Fotograf: Sven Storbeck File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Volkswagen Polo User talk:Randroide/Trastero de Randroide... Peugeot 306 hatchback, with the hatch lifted and the parcel shelf tilted for access Not a hatchback: a fastback shape like this 2004 Bentley Continental GT can be confused with a true hatchback Hatchback is a term describing an automobile design, consisting of a passenger cabin with an integrated cargo... A notchback full-size luxury sedan. ...


On the arrival of the Mark II model the saloon was renamed the Volkswagen Polo Classic and the hatchback style was renamed as a coupé, the Volkswagen Polo Coupé. A new estate shape became, unusually for an estate, the commonest model of the range in European markets. In some markets it was referred to as the Volkswagen Polo Wagon, but some reviewers at the time considered it to be shaped "like a van". The Peugeot 406 Coupé, designed by Pininfarina 1990 Mercedes-Benz 560SEC coupé, noted for its large, angular design 1980s Volvo 480 two-box coupé 1997 Rover Vitesse Coupe, club coupe Mercedes CLS, a modern four-door coupé Gala-Coupé of Leopold II, Brussels 1970s Sunbeam Alpine fastback coupé A coup... Estate car body style (Saab 95) A station wagon (United States usage), wagon (Australian usage, though station wagon is widely used) or estate car (United Kingdom usage) is a car body style similar to a sedan car but with an extended rear cargo area. ...


From the Mark III onwards, the range was more straightforwardly conventional, including unambiguous saloon, hatchback, and estate models.


Bodystyle summary

  • Three door hatchback (all versions) - the Mark II and Mark IIF were available in two separate 3-door hatchback styles, one of which was badged as a coupé
  • Two door saloon (Mark I, Mark IF, Mark II, Mark IIF)
  • Four door saloon (Mark III, Mark IIIF)
  • Five door hatchback (Mark III, Mark IIIF, MarkIV, Mark IVF)
  • Five door estate (Mark III, Mark IIIF)
  • Five door crossover SUV-style (2WD) hatchback (Mark IV, Mark IVF)

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Mechanical layout

The Polo is a compact car, with a traditional transversely mounted engine and front wheel drive. Mark I Polos only came with four-cylinder petrol engines, but for the Mark II a diesel engine was offered for the first time, although only in certain markets, others having to wait until the launch of the Mark III. The current range includes a variety of three- and four-cylinder petrol and diesel engines. A transverse engine is an engine in which the crankshaft is oriented side-to-side relative to the wheels of the vehicle. ... Front wheel drive is the most common form of engine/transmission layout used in modern passenger cars, where the engine drives the front wheels. ... Gasoline, as it is known in North America, or petrol, in many Commonwealth countries (sometimes also called motor spirit) is a petroleum-derived liquid mixture consisting primarily of hydrocarbons, used as fuel in internal combustion engines. ... Diesel or diesel fuel is a specific fractional distillate of fuel oil (mostly petroleum) that is used as fuel in a diesel engine invented by German engineer Rudolf Diesel. ...


Early versions used four speed manual transmission, whilst the current car is available with either five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission. The suspension system on all models uses a fully independent MacPherson strut front suspension, and a Twist-beam rear suspension. Most models use disc brakes at the front and rear drum brakes, although some recent models have all round disc brakes. A manual transmission (also known as a stick shift, straight drive, or standard transmission) is a type of transmission used in automotive applications. ... The automatic gear selector in a Ford Five Hundred vehicle An automatic transmission is an automobile gearbox that can change gear ratios automatically as the vehicle moves, thus freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually (similar but larger devices are also used for railroad locomotives). ... A simple MacPherson strut suspension on the left front wheel of a rear-wheel drive vehicle. ... The Twist-beam rear suspension is a type of suspension based on a large H shaped member. ... On automobiles, disc brakes are located within the wheel The disc brake is a device for slowing or stopping the rotation of a wheel. ... A drum brake is a brake in which the friction is caused by a set of shoes or pads that press against the inner surface of a rotating drum. ...


Mark I (1975-79)

Main article: Volkswagen Polo Mk I
Mark I and Mark IF
Volkswagen Polo Mark I
Also called Volkswagen Derby
Production 1975–79 (Mark I)
1979–81 (Mark IF)
Body style(s) 3-door hatchback
2-door saloon

The first Polo, a rebadged version of the Audi 50, was introduced in 1975 and was produced until October 1981 with over 500,000 Polos sold worldwide. The Volkswagen Polo Mk I is the first generation of the Volkswagen Polo supermini, it was produced from 1975 until 1981. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1024x768, 559 KB) Beschreibung Beschreibung: VW Polo 1 Quelle: selbst fotografiert Fotograf: Sven Storbeck Licensing File links The following pages link to this file: Volkswagen Polo Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital camera or scanner used... Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. ... Peugeot 306 hatchback, with the hatch lifted and the parcel shelf tilted for access Not a hatchback: a fastback shape like this 2004 Bentley Continental GT can be confused with a true hatchback Hatchback is a term describing an automobile design, consisting of a passenger cabin with an integrated cargo... A notchback full-size luxury sedan. ... Badge engineering is a term that describes the rebadging of one model of car as another. ... The Audi 50, a design penned by Giorgetto Giugiaro, was a three-door supermini hatchback launched by Audi in 1974 and sold only on continental Europe. ...


The differences between the Audi and Volkswagen models were minor, with the Polo being cheaper and much more basic. The two cars were initially sold along side each other, but the Audi 50 never sold as well, and was withdrawn in 1978. The Polo was manufactured at the Volkswagen plant in Wolfsburg. Wolfsburg is a city in Lower Saxony, Germany. ...


In 1977, the Derby saloon was released, which was simply a Polo, identical to the hatchback from the C-pillar forward, with a large boot attached (an Audi proposal, but which was never sold by them). An SUV with four pillars A Barracuda fastback has only two pillars A stretch limo with five pillars When looking at the side of a vehicle, the A-pillar is the pillar that attaches to the windshield and supports the roof. ... {{Infobox Company | company_slogan = Vorsprung durch Technik (Advancement Through Technique) | Never Follow | company_name = Audi AG | company_logo = | company_type = Public (Xetra: NSU) | | foundation = 1909 | location_city = Ingolstadt | location_country = Germany | key_people = August Horch, Founder Rupert Stadler, Chairman | industry = Automotive | products = Luxury Automobiles, Engines | revenue = € 28. ...


The Mark I Polo was available with the following engines:

  • 895 cc, straight-4 petrol (hatchback only)
  • 1093 cc straight-4 petrol, 50 PS (37 kW)
  • 1272 cc, streaight-4 petrol, (Polo GT, Derby sedan models, Audi 50 only)

Different levels of compression were used on each size to achieve different power outputs, and the variations are numerous, often differing depending on the country of sale, ranging from 35 to 60 PS (26 to 44 kW). The Audi 50, a design penned by Giorgetto Giugiaro, was a three-door supermini hatchback launched by Audi in 1974 and sold only on continental Europe. ...


Mark IF (1979-81)

The Mark I Polo and Derby were facelifted in 1979 (to Mark IF) with plastic bumpers, a different front grille and a revised dashboard. The round headlights of the Derby were replaced with square ones, bringing it in to line with the similar (but larger) Golf-based Jetta saloon. The Volkswagen Jetta is an automobile manufactured by Volkswagen. ...


Mark II (1981-90)

Main article: Volkswagen Polo Mk II
Mark II and Mark IIF (86C)
Volkswagen Polo Mark II hatchback
1992 Volkswagen Polo Mark IIF
Also called Volkswagen Derby
Production 1981–90 (Mark II)
1990–94 (Mark IIF)
Body style(s) 2-door estate
3-door hatchback
2-door saloon

A revised model (Mark II) was introduced in October 1981, with the major change being the introduction of a third body style with a steep (almost vertical) rear window, in addition to a version resembling the original Mark I shape with a diagonal rear window. These two body styles were called the Wagon (in some markets) and Coupé respectively, although in fact both were three-door hatchbacks, and in some markets the Wagon designation was not used, with that car being simply the "Volkswagen Polo" without a suffix. The sedan version was now called the Polo Classic, and the Derby name became extinct. Production was expanded to Spain in the mid-1980s following Volkswagen's takeover of SEAT. Mk II Polo hatchback Mk II Derby sedan The Volkswagen Polo Mk II is the second generation of the Volkswagen Polo supermini, it was produced from 1981 until 1994. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1024x768, 590 KB) Beschreibung Beschreibung: VW Polo 2 Quelle: selbst fotografiert Fotograf: Sven Storbeck Licensing File links The following pages link to this file: Volkswagen Polo Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital camera or scanner used... Image File history File linksMetadata Vw_polo_coupe92. ... Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. ... Estate car body style (Saab 95) A station wagon (United States usage), wagon (Australian usage, though station wagon is widely used) or estate car (United Kingdom usage) is a car body style similar to a sedan car but with an extended rear cargo area. ... Peugeot 306 hatchback, with the hatch lifted and the parcel shelf tilted for access Not a hatchback: a fastback shape like this 2004 Bentley Continental GT can be confused with a true hatchback Hatchback is a term describing an automobile design, consisting of a passenger cabin with an integrated cargo... A notchback full-size luxury sedan. ...


Although it was still marketed as a supermini to compete with the likes of the Austin Metro, Ford Fiesta and Renault 5, the Polo was larger than most - if not all - of its competitors, and was almost as large as small family cars like the Ford Escort and Vauxhall Astra/Opel Kadett. Its price, comfort and specification were also more comparable with these larger cars. 1989 MG Metro Turbo The Rover Metro was a hatchback automobile of supermini size, originally launched in 1980 as the Austin Mini Metro (miniMETRO to give the official badging), intended to replace the Mini. ... The Ford Fiesta is a mid-class supermini car designed and built by the Ford Motor Company in Europe, and also manufactured in Brazil, Mexico, Venezuela, China, India and South Africa. ... The Renault 5 was a supermini produced by the French manufacturer Renault in two generations between 1972 and 1996. ... The Ford Escort was a compact car manufactured by the Ford Motor Company from 1967 through 2003. ... Vauxhall Astra is a model-name which has been used by Vauxhall, the British subsidiary of General Motors (GM), on their small family car ranges since 1979. ...


The Mark II Polo was used extensively by Volkswagen to develop future innovations, for example supercharging in the GT G40 version. A G-supercharger would later be used on the larger and more technically challenging G60 engine used in the Golf and Corrado. A supercharger (also known as a blower, a positive displacement pump or a centrifugal pumper) is a gas compressor used to pump air into the cylinders of an internal combustion engine. ... 1987 European Polo GT G40 1990-1994 Polo G40 The European MK3 Polo GTI 1994-2000 Polo GTI 2000-2002 Polo GTI 2000-2002 interior Polo GT 2002-2005 New Polo GTI 2005-present Polo GTI Cup Edition 2006-present The Volkswagen Polo GTI is a hot hatch version of... The G60 was a supercharged four-cylinder engine manufactured by Volkswagen in the early 1990s. ... The Volkswagen Corrado is a sport compact developed by German automaker Volkswagen and built by Karmann in Osnabrück, Germany between 1988 and 1995. ...


A fuel efficient two-cylinder diesel was prototyped in the mid 1980s with a G40 supercharger to overcome its small capacity, although this did not make it to production. A high fuel efficiency model which did make production was the Formel E (E for Economy), introduced in 1983. This used a high compression 1272 cc engine, taller gear ratios and an early stop-start ignition system (called "SSA") which would cut the engine when idle for more than two seconds to save fuel whilst temporarily stopped in traffic, and re-start the engine on moving the gear lever to the left in neutral. Similar systems were later used on the Golf Mk III and various systems from other car manufacturers. 1987 European Polo GT G40 1990-1994 Polo G40 The European MK3 Polo GTI 1994-2000 Polo GTI 2000-2002 Polo GTI 2000-2002 interior Polo GT 2002-2005 New Polo GTI 2005-present Polo GTI Cup Edition 2006-present The Volkswagen Polo GTI is a hot hatch version of... The Volkswagen Golf (Mark 1 and Mark 5 badged as Volkswagen Rabbit in North America) is a compact car / small family car that Volkswagen manufactures. ...


The Mark II was available with the following engines:

  • 1093 cc straight-4 petrol (1981-83)
  • 1272 cc straight-4 petrol (1981-)
  • 1043 cc straight-4 petrol (1983-)
  • 1272 cc straight-4 petrol with fuel injection and equipped with a catalytic converter. (1983-)
  • 1272 cc straight-4 supercharged petrol with 113 PS (83 kW) (GT G40 version 1987 only)
  • 1.3 L straight-4 diesel (1986-)
  • 1.4 L 4straight-4 diesel (1990-)

// Fuel injection is a means of metering fuel into an internal combustion engine. ... Catalytic converter on a Dodge Ram Van. ... A supercharger (also known as a blower) is an air compressor used to force more air (and hence more oxygen) into the combustion chamber(s) of an internal combustion engine than can be achieved at ambient atmospheric pressure (natural aspiration). ...

Mark IIF (1990-94)

A facelift in 1990 (to Mark IIF) saw square headlights, bigger bumpers and a new interior (dashboard and door trim). The three different body styles were maintained. As well as the cosmetic differences, under the skin the car received modifications to the chassis, suspension and brakes. The new Polo still had the 4-cylinder engine but now as well as the carburettor 1.0 L, a fuel injection model was available with single-point injection and all engines came standard with a catalytic converter to combat tightening European laws on car emissions. The saloon was only produced in Spain, and production of it ceased in 1992. A dashboard from a 1940s car The dashboard of a modern car, a Bentley Continental GT A Hayabusas dash A modern Formula 1 car has all its gauges mounted on the steering wheel A dashboard or dash board in an automobile is a panel located under the windscreen and...


A clever feature on this version of the Polo was a stereo/cassette player unit which could be completely removed. This feature caught on well with buyers, who were able to remove it from the car as a security measure.


At the time of launch of the Mark IIF Polo, the highest performance model was the Polo GT. This featured a multi-point fuel injected version of the 1272 cc engine. This produced 75 bhp and had a quoted top speed of 107 mph. 0-60 figures from stand still stood at 11.1 seconds. Defining features of the GT include red piping in the bumpers, black overhead cloth, a rev counter and a red "GT" badge in the grille. This was succeeded by the launch of the G40 in May 1991, displacing the GT as the most powerful Polo at the time. The GT squareback was discontinued in 1992 due to poor sales in comparison with the coupé version.[citation needed]


Soon after the launch of the Mark IIF, another sporting model was added to the range — a new version of the supercharged G40, now as a full production model in all markets rather than the limited batch of Mark II G40s. As with the previous model, Volkswagen Motorsport modified G40 Cup cars were sold for racing in a one-make series, the Volkswagen Polo G40 Cup. Features that define the G40 from other Polo models at the time (on top of the GT) include a bee-sting aerial, BBS cross-spoke alloy wheels, Le Mans interior trim and front and rear red "G40" badges. A supercharger (also known as a blower) is an air compressor used to force more air (and hence more oxygen) into the combustion chamber(s) of an internal combustion engine than can be achieved at ambient atmospheric pressure (natural aspiration). ...


Mk III (1994-2000)

Mark III (6N) and Mark IIIF (6N2)
1996 Volkswagen Polo Mark IIIF
Production 1994–2000 (Mark III)
2000–02 (Mark IIIF)
Assembly Slovakia, Spain
Body style(s) 3-door hatchback
5-door hatchback
4-door saloon
4-door estate
Platform 6N

The Mark III Polo "6N" appeared in 1994, and was a completely new model (on a new chassis), available as 3- and 5-door hatchback versions. It shared its platform with the SEAT Ibiza Mark II. This platform actually used the floorpan of the Volkswagen Golf Mark III (a multitude of mechanical parts and all of the suspension components were interchangeable among the three models). Although the dashboard and a number of mechanical components, including engines, were shared with the Ibiza, outwardly the two cars were different, with no shared body panels. The Volkswagen Polo Mk III is the third generation of the Volkswagen Polo supermini, produced from 1994 until 2000. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1600x1200, 289 KB) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Volkswagen Polo Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital camera or scanner used to... Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. ... Peugeot 306 hatchback, with the hatch lifted and the parcel shelf tilted for access Not a hatchback: a fastback shape like this 2004 Bentley Continental GT can be confused with a true hatchback Hatchback is a term describing an automobile design, consisting of a passenger cabin with an integrated cargo... Peugeot 306 hatchback, with the hatch lifted and the parcel shelf tilted for access Not a hatchback: a fastback shape like this 2004 Bentley Continental GT can be confused with a true hatchback Hatchback is a term describing an automobile design, consisting of a passenger cabin with an integrated cargo... A notchback full-size luxury sedan. ... Estate car body style (Saab 95) A station wagon (United States usage), wagon (Australian usage, though station wagon is widely used) or estate car (United Kingdom usage) is a car body style similar to a sedan car but with an extended rear cargo area. ... An automobile platform is a shared set of components common to a number of different automobiles. ... The Volkswagen A0 platform is a series of automobile platforms shared among superminis of the Volkswagen Group. ... The SEAT Ibiza is a supermini manufactured by the Volkswagen Group and sold under the SEAT brand. ... The Volkswagen Golf (Mark 1 and Mark 5 badged as Volkswagen Rabbit in North America) is a compact car / small family car that Volkswagen manufactures. ...


The saloon and estate versions of the Mark III were essentially rebadged SEAT Córdobas, which were launched a year earlier. They were referred to internally by Volkswagen as "6KV", and shared body panels with the SEAT model rather than the Polo hatchback models, with some cosmstic alterations such as new rear and front bumpers and headlights. The Volkswagen Caddy 9K van also shares the same platform and front-end styling as the 6KV models. The last generation of Seat Cordoba The SEAT Córdoba is a supermini sedan built by Spanish car maker SEAT. It is the 4-door version of the SEAT Ibiza. ... The name Volkswagen Caddy has been used by the Volkswagen Group to describe four different Caddy models: Type 14 was derived from the Golf Mk. ...


The Volkswagen Lupo and SEAT Arosa city cars were based on a shortened version of the 6N platform, and shared many components. SEAT Arosa The SEAT Arosa is a city car built by the Spanish car manufacturer SEAT between 1997 and 2005. ... The Fiat Panda, a 1980s city car A current model Toyota Aygo city car A city car (or urban car) is a small, moderately powered automobile intended for use in urban areas. ...


The car was available with the following engines:

  • 1043 cc straight-4 petrol 45 PS (33 kW) (1995-97)
  • 1272 cc straight-4 petrol 55 PS (40 kW) (1995-96)
  • 1.6 L straight-4 petrol 75 PS
  • 1.4 L straight-4 petrol (1996-)
  • 999 cc straight-4 petrol 50 PS (37 kW) - all-new aluminium block multi-point injection (1997-)
  • 1.6 L straight-4 petrol 100 PS (74 kW) (6K saloon and estate models only)
  • 1.6 L straight-4 petrol 75 PS (55 kW) (6K saloon and estate models only)
  • 1.9 L straight-4 diesel 64 PS (47 kW)

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Mark IIIF (2000-02)

The Mark IIIF was released in 2000, with the hatchback models featuring updated styling including new headlights and bumpers and an all new interior based on that of the Lupo. Although the car was similar in appearance to the Mark III, Volkswagen claimed that 70% of the components were new. The bodyshell was fully galvanised and stiffened but not fully redesigned, although some panels were changed. Power steering, anti-lock brakes and twin airbags were made standard. The saloon and estate versions received the new interior, but not the full exterior facelift. Also, the 3-cylinder 1.4 TDI engine was introduced for the 3 and 5-door hatchbacks. The Mark III Polo Classic is still sold in Latin America. An anti-lock braking system (commonly known as ABS, from the German name Antiblockiersystem given to it by its inventors at Bosch) is a system on motor vehicles which prevents the wheels from locking while braking. ... Latin America consists of the countries of South America and some of North America (including Central America and some the islands of the Caribbean) whose inhabitants mostly speak Romance languages, although Native American languages are also spoken. ...


Awards

  • 1999 Used Car Buyer Greatest Used Car Buy Awards Best Economy Car
  • 1998 Top Gear Magazine Top Cars - Best Supermini
  • 1995 Which? Magazine Best Buys - Best Supermini
  • 1997 Auto Express New Car Honours - Best Supermini
  • 1997 Complete Car of the Year Awards - Best Supermini

Polo Playa (1996-2002)

Main article: Volkswagen Polo Playa

The Volkswagen Polo Playa was a model for the South African market. It was sold instead of the European Polo Mark III from 1996 until 2002, and was effectively a rebadged SEAT Ibiza Mark II. In 2002, the Mark IV Polo was adopted in South Africa, and the separate Polo Playa model was dropped. The Volkswagen Polo Playa was a supermini sized car sold in South Africa from 1996 until 2002, which was a rebadged version of the SEAT Ibiza Mk II. A separate model, the Polo Mk III was sold in most markets inlcuding Western Europe during this period - this model shared its... The SEAT Ibiza is a supermini manufactured by the Volkswagen Group and sold under the SEAT brand. ...


Mark IV (2001-05)

Main article: Volkswagen Polo Mk IV
Mark IV (9N) and Mark IVF (9N3)
2004 Volkswagen Polo 5-door hatchback
2005 Volkswagen Polo 5-door hatchback
Production 2002–05 (Mark IV)
2005–present (Mark IVF)
Assembly Slovakia, Spain
Body style(s) 3-door hatchback
5-door hatchback
4-door saloon
Platform 9N

Unveiled in September 2001, the all-new Mark IV ("9N") model was put on sale in early 2002. It shares its platform with the SEAT Ibiza Mark 3 and Škoda Fabia. The car is all new from the Mark III, and bears more structural resemblance to the "6KV" than the "6N"; outwardly the most recognisable change is the use of quad round headlights similar to the Lupo's. The Volkswagen Polo Mk IV is the fourth generation of the Volkswagen Polo supermini, production started in 2001 and is ongoing. ... Download high resolution version (1930x1095, 259 KB) Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... Image File history File links Vw-poloMk_IVF.jpg‎ This is the UK right-hand drive version of the Volkswagen (VW) Polo 5-Door Hatchback (Mk IVF) in Cornflower Blue color. ... Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. ... Peugeot 306 hatchback, with the hatch lifted and the parcel shelf tilted for access Not a hatchback: a fastback shape like this 2004 Bentley Continental GT can be confused with a true hatchback Hatchback is a term describing an automobile design, consisting of a passenger cabin with an integrated cargo... Peugeot 306 hatchback, with the hatch lifted and the parcel shelf tilted for access Not a hatchback: a fastback shape like this 2004 Bentley Continental GT can be confused with a true hatchback Hatchback is a term describing an automobile design, consisting of a passenger cabin with an integrated cargo... A notchback full-size luxury sedan. ... An automobile platform is a shared set of components common to a number of different automobiles. ... The Volkswagen A0 platform is a series of automobile platforms shared among superminis of the Volkswagen Group. ... The SEAT Ibiza is a supermini manufactured by the Volkswagen Group and sold under the SEAT brand. ... 2006 Å koda Fabia. ...


The car was available with the following engines:

  • 1.2 L straight-3 9-valve petrol, 55 PS (40 kW)
  • 1.2 L straight-3 12-valve petrol, 64 PS (47 kW)
  • 1.4 L straight-4 16-valve petrol, 75 PS (55 kW)
  • 1.4 L straight-4 16-valve petrol Fuel Stratified Injection, 86 PS (62 kW) (FSI-badged model)
  • 1.4 L straight-4 16-valve petrol, 100 PS (74 kW) (16V-badged model).
  • 1.9 L straight-4 TDI, 100 PS (74 kW)
  • 1.4 L straight-3 TDI, 75 PS (55 kW).
  • 1.9 L straight-4 TDI, 130 PS (96 kW).

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  • Length: 3897
  • Width: 1650
  • Height: 1465
  • Wheelbase: 2460

There was also a mini SUV version of the Polo (like the Rover Streetwise) with "off-road" styling named Polo Fun (Polo Dune in the United Kingdom), but despite its appearance the car was never available with four wheel drive. A saloon version, called Polo Classic, was produced in Brazil, South Africa and China and exported to the rest of Latin America and to Australia. The Chinese built Polo Classic for the Australian Market has the distinction of being the first Chinese built car to be exported to a right hand drive Developed country. Mini SUV is a class of small sport utility vehicles which are more or less under 4,15 m long. ... The Rover Streetwise is a small car made by Rover. ... Four wheel drive or 4x4, is a type of four wheeled vehicle drivetrain configuration that enables all four wheels to receive power from the engine simultaneously in order to provide maximum traction. ... Latin America consists of the countries of South America and some of North America (including Central America and some the islands of the Caribbean) whose inhabitants mostly speak Romance languages, although Native American languages are also spoken. ... This article concerns rules of the road regarding land vehicles; for sea-going vehicles, see International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea. ...


Volkswagen Racing rallyed a Polo S1600 in the 2003 Junior World Rally Championships, winning the Turkish round. The Super 1600 developed 165 kW/215 hp to its front wheels. The World Rally Championship (WRC) is a series of automobile rally races across the world, culminating with a champion driver and manufacturer. ...


Mark IVF (2005-present)

In 2005, the Mark IVF ("9N3") was face-lifted with new Volkswagen Passat-style headlights and tail lights, and a different hatch. The Mark IVF was designed by Walter de'Silva. In the UK, the Mark IVF is available in 6 different trim levels, ranging from the basic "E" model to the "GTI". The engine range is as for the Mark IV, with the addition of the following engine: The Volkswagen Passat is a family car built by Volkswagen AG (VW), produced in various forms since 1973. ... Walter Maria de’Silva (born February 27, 1951 in Lecco, Italy) is an car designer from Italy, currently in charge of SEAT, Audi and Lamborghini design. ...

  • 1781 cc, turbocharged straight-4, 20V petrol, 150 PS (GTI models only)
  • 1984 cc, straight-4, 8 valve petrol, 116 PS (85 kW) (in South Africa market)

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  • Length: 3926
  • Width: 1650
  • Height: 1465
  • Wheelbase: 2460

A mini SUV-styled (but still two wheel drive) CrossPolo version of the Mark IVF was also produced as a successor to the Mark IV-based Polo Fun.


Trivia

  • The Polo name has been a source of speculation. Some people believed it was a reference to polar winds, in keeping with Volkswagen's penchant for naming its watercooled cars after winds and currents, but many fans insist that it is in fact a pun on the Golf's name, because "golf" and "polo" are both words (in both English and German) for upper-class sports. The fact that the Polo's original saloon derivative was named the Derby gives more credence to the latter theory, since derby, like polo, refers to an equestrian sport.
  • Some Polo models from the 1970s and 1980s used the emblem of the city of Wolfsburg on the steering wheel hub rather than the normal Volkswagen logo seen today. This was typical of older Volkswagens, such as the Beetle.
  • In 2004, a viral video advertisement was widely circulated on the internet. In it, a suicide bomber drives a Polo to his target; the bomb is detonated but the car remains completely intact, to the extent that the event goes unnoticed by bystanders. The ad finally displays the Polo's established tagline, Small but tough. The ad was created by the secretive, London based, freelance advertising partnership, Lee and Dan, who claimed it was not intended to be viewed by the public. Despite legal action against the partnership by Volkswagen in 2005[1], there are rumours the ad was secretly commissioned by the company as a form of Viral marketing.

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Volkswagen Polo in the UK

MK1

British sales of the original Volkswagen Polo began in the autumn of 1976. At this stage, compact hatchbacks were just becoming popular with British buyers. General Motors had just launched the Vauxhall Chevette, while Ford was in the process of launching its Fiesta and Chrysler was about to launch the Sunbeam. Foreign exports like the Renault 5 and Fiat 127 were also giving buyers a practical alternative to traditional "booted" mini-cars like the Mini. Year 1976 (MCMLXXVI) was a leap year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... General Motors Corporation, also known as GM, is the worlds largest auto company by annual production volume as of 2006, and the second largest by sales volume as of the first half of 2007, behind Toyota Motor Corporation. ... Vauxhall Chevette - rare HSR rally model in road-going trim The Vauxhall Chevette was a model of car manufactured by Vauxhall in the UK from 1975 to 1983. ... Ford Motor Company is an American multinational corporation and the worlds third largest automaker based on worldwide vehicle sales. ... The Ford Fiesta is a mid-class supermini car designed and built by the Ford Motor Company in Europe, and also manufactured in Brazil, Mexico, Venezuela, China, India and South Africa. ... In the 1960s, Chrysler sought to become a world producer of automobiles. ... The Hillman Avenger is a sub-compact car manufactured by the Rootes Group, and latterly Chrysler Europe. ... The Renault 5 was a supermini produced by the French manufacturer Renault in two generations between 1972 and 1996. ... The Fiat 127 was a supermini automobile produced by the Italian manufacturer Fiat between 1971 and 1987. ... For the new MINI, see MINI (BMW). ...


The MK1 Polo was on sale for five years in Britain, with just 900 cc and 1.1 litre engines available (the 1.3 was never sold). Sales were fairly strong and it firmly established itself as one of the first popular foreign small cars in Britain. It gave buyers almost unmatched levels of quality and comfort in this class of car, and proved to be more durable than just about all of its competitors.


MK2

The Volkswagen Polo MK2 arrived in British dealerships towards the end of 1981, and it was an instant hit with buyers, who appreciated its ultra-practical wagon-like bodystyle that gave it class-leading levels of practicality. Build quality, reliability and comfort were also impressive, and helped justify its slightly high asking price which put it up against larger cars like the Ford Escort and Vauxhall Astra, even though it was still very much marketed as an alternative to the Ford Fiesta and Austin Metro. The 1990 facelift saw buyers offered updated styling inside and out, though the age of the design was still starting to tell alongside newer competitors. Year 1981 (MCMLXXXI) was a common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981 Gregorian calendar). ... The Ford Escort was a compact car manufactured by the Ford Motor Company from 1967 through 2003. ... Vauxhall Astra is a model-name which has been used by Vauxhall, the British subsidiary of General Motors (GM), on their small family car ranges since 1979. ... The Ford Fiesta is a mid-class supermini car designed and built by the Ford Motor Company in Europe, and also manufactured in Brazil, Mexico, Venezuela, China, India and South Africa. ... 1989 MG Metro Turbo The Rover Metro was a hatchback automobile of supermini size, originally launched in 1980 as the Austin Mini Metro (miniMETRO to give the official badging), intended to replace the Mini. ... Year 1990 (MCMXC) was a common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar). ...


The second incarnation of the Polo is still a common sight on British roads as of 2007, 13 years after the last example was made. Year 2007 (MMVII) is now the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ...


MK3

The Volkswagen Polo MK3 gave British buyers a new benchmark of quality, comfort and refinement in small cars, when sales began in the autumn of 1994. Equipment levels and the choice of engines were better than ever before, and at last there was a five-door version available. It proved popular from start to finish, never being able to match the sales figures of the Ford Fiesta and Vauxhall Corsa, but giving tough competition for the likes of the Renault Clio, Peugeot 106 and Fiat Punto. It also held its value better than most of its competitors, as its class-leading attributes attracted enough customers for demand to put increased pressure upon supply. Year 1994 (MCMXCIV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar). ... The Ford Fiesta is a mid-class supermini car designed and built by the Ford Motor Company in Europe, and also manufactured in Brazil, Mexico, Venezuela, China, India and South Africa. ... 2003 Vauxhall Corsa 2004 Opel Corsa The Corsa is a small car or supermini produced by General Motors in Europe. ... The Renault Clio is a supermini/subcompact produced by the French automaker Renault. ... 1995 Peugeot 106 XSi 1. ... The Fiat Punto is a supermini produced by the Italian manufacturer Fiat since 1993. ...


The three- and five-door hatchbacks were by far the most popular versions of the Polo with British buyers, as the four-door saloon and five-door estate models found themselves in a market with low demand.


MK4

The most recent incarnation of the Volkswagen Polo has only been available as a hatchback to British buyers, though this time it has been less popular than some of the earlier Polos, despite a wide range of engines and a decent level of equipment being on offer. It has been left way behind in the sales charts by the Ford Fiesta, Vauxhall Corsa and Peugeot 207, and has not even been able to match the success of the Renault Clio and Fiat Punto. It has even struggled to outsell the two less famous cars upon which it is based - the Seat Ibiza and Skoda Fabia. The 2005 facelift has helped matters to some extent, but sales could still be better. The Ford Fiesta is a mid-class supermini car designed and built by the Ford Motor Company in Europe, and also manufactured in Brazil, Mexico, Venezuela, China, India and South Africa. ... 2003 Vauxhall Corsa 2004 Opel Corsa The Corsa is a small car or supermini produced by General Motors in Europe. ... The Peugeot 207 is a supermini produced by the French automaker Peugeot and unveiled in January 2006. ... The Renault Clio is a supermini/subcompact produced by the French automaker Renault. ... The Fiat Punto is a supermini produced by the Italian manufacturer Fiat since 1993. ... The SEAT Ibiza is a supermini manufactured by the Volkswagen Group and sold under the SEAT brand. ... Škoda Fabia. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...


Fuel Economy

Model Fuel economy
(Miles per gallon)
1.4 diesel
  • 60.1 (motorway)
  • 33.2 (urban)
1.4 petrol
  • 43.5 (motorway)
  • 25.6 (urban)

External links

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  • Volkswagen UK's Polo Site
  • Volkswagen Australia's Polo Site
  • Club G40 UK Website (source for G40 Polo variation)
  • Australian Polo Forum
  • The UK-Polos Forum
  • Club Polo UK Website & Forum

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References

  1. ^ Stephen Brook, VW to sue Polo bomb ad duo. The Guardian, 26 January 2005. Retrieved on June 28, 2006.



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Economy car Beetle (Type 1)
Supermini Polo I
Derby I
Small family car Golf I
Type 3
Large family car Type 4
K70 (NSU) Passat I
Coupé Karmann Ghia Scirocco I
Van Type 2 - T1 Type 2 - T2


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City Lupo Fox
Supermini Polo I Polo II Polo III Polo IV
Derby I
Small family car Type 1 (Beetle)
Golf I Golf II Golf III Golf IV Golf V
Jetta I Jetta II Vento Bora Jetta V
Large family car Passat I Passat II Passat III Passat IV Passat V Passat VI
Executive car Phaeton
Coupé Scirocco I Scirocco II Scirocco III
Corrado New Beetle
Van Caddy 14 Caddy 9U / 9K Caddy 2K
Type 2 (T3) Caravelle/Multivan (T4) Caravelle/Multivan (T5)
Compact MPV Golf Plus
Touran
Large MPV Sharan
Off-roader Tiguan
Touareg


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Economy car Gol / Parati (I) Gol / Parati (IF) Gol / Parati (II) Gol / Parati / Gol Country (III) Gol / Parati / Gol Country (IV)
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Supermini Fox / CrossFox
SpaceFox / Suran
Supermini Polo (IV) Polo (IVF)
Small family car Pointer Golf III Golf IV
Apollo Logus Bora Vento / Jetta
Large family car Passat I Passat III Passat IV Passat VI
Santana / Carat / Quantum
Panel van Caddy III
Pickup truck Saveiro (I) Saveiro (IF) Saveiro (II) Saveiro (III) Saveiro (IV)

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This is the dilemma currently faced by Volkswagen regarding a viral ad seemingly calculated to offend as many human beings as possible.
According to the UK newspaper The Guardian, the "suicide bomber" spot was created by the Lee and Dan team, a British pair who have produced a number of other advertisements (including virals) known for their quirkiness.
A spokesman for Volkswagen said the company was considering legal action and blamed the advert on "two young creatives who are trying to make a name for themselves".
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