New Polo Mk V unveiled at Geneva

[HandsomeDan]

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It's official. The new and significantly-improved Volkswagen Polo Mk V has been unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show. Ushering in revisions in efficiency, packaging, dynamics and styling, the Polo aims at setting a new class standard.




A new range of efficient engines pack the Polo with its punch. Two new powertrains on offer include a turbocharged 1.2-litre TSI and all-new 1.6-litre TDI common rail diesel join naturally-aspirated 1.2 and 1.4-litre petrol options. All engines are equipped with 5 and 6-speed manual gearboxes as standard, while selected versions, with another first for the Polo, are optionally available with VW's advanced seven-speed DSG gearbox.

The Polo will also, building on the offering of its predecessor, gain the addition of not one, but two BlueMotion models. The first, the 1.6-litre 90PS TDI BlueMotion, will join the range shortly after launch. It ushers in 74 mpg (Imp) while emitting just 96 g/km of CO2 - beating the outgoing model, already one of the cleanest vehicles on sale.

In 2010, the second-generation BlueMotion will join the line-up utilising a new 75PS 1.2-litre common rail diesel powerplant and seeing improvements to underfloor aerodynamics, gearbox ratios, lowered suspension and the fitting of automatic Stop-Start and regenerative braking and low rolling resistance tyres. Fuel consumption of 85 mpg and emissions of just 87 g/km of CO2 will be achievable.

Production starts in the summer for the UK market, with deliveries expected to begin October.

[HandsomeDan]

Realised this was a re-post (Sorry Rambo), but I can't delete a topic