Volkswagen Polo Mk5
| Volkswagen Polo Mk5 (6R/6C) 2009-, (61) 2010- | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen |
| Also called |
Volkswagen Vento (sedan in India) Volkswagen Polo Sedan (Russia) Volkswagen Polo Sporty (PRC) |
| Production | 2009–present |
| Assembly |
Navarra, Spain Chakan, India Uitenhage, South Africa Kaluga, Russia Pekan, Malaysia (DRB-HICOM) Relizane, algeria |
| Designer | Walter de Silva |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Supermini (B) |
| Body style | 3-door hatchback 5-door hatchback 4-door saloon/sedan |
| Layout | FF layout |
| Platform | Volkswagen Group PQ25 |
| Related |
Audi A1 SEAT Ibiza Mk4 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.2L I3 1.2L I4 TSI 1.4L I4 1.4L I4 TSI 1.2L I3 TDI 1.2L I4 TDI BlueMotion 1.6L I4 TDI 1.6L I4 TDI BlueMotion 1.4L l3 TDI BlueMotion |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual 6-speed manual 7-speed Direct-Shift Gearbox |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,470 mm (97 in) hatchback 2,552 mm (100.5 in) saloon/sedan |
| Length | 3,952 mm (155.6 in) |
| Width | 1,682 mm (66.2 in) |
| Height | 1,454 mm (57.2 in) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Volkswagen Polo Mk4 |
The Volkswagen Polo Mk5 is the fifth generation of the Volkswagen Polo supermini-class car, launched by Volkswagen in March 2009.
The Mark 5 Polo, internally designated Typ 6R, is based on Volkswagen's PQ25 platform, shared with the 2008 SEAT Ibiza and the Audi A1. Its styling, by a team led by Walter de Silva, follows the direction of the previous 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco and Golf VI. Slightly larger than the previous generation Polo, the Mark 5 is however, 7.5% lighter. The car was unveiled in the 2009 Geneva Motor Show.
The Volkswagen Polo won the 2010 European Car of the Year, defeating the Toyota iQ and Opel/Vauxhall Astra.
The European version, with exceptions for the French and Turkish market, includes a standard ESP electronic stabilization program with Hill Hold Control, head-thorax airbags (integrated in the front seatbacks), belt tensioners and belt force limiters plus seatbelt warning indicator and head restraints, three rear head restraints and Isofix child seat preparation.
In France, ESP and Hill Hold Control are standard equipment only on the models with engines no less than 85 hp (63 kW).
In Turkey, ESP and Hill Hold Control are optional equipment on all models except GTI and BlueMotion.
In its native Germany as well as some European markets except France, Croatia, Slovenia and Bosnia and Herzegovina, Trendline, Comfortline and Highline trim levels are being offered in all versions.
In France, only Comfortline and Highline trim levels are being offered in all versions.
In Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina as well as in Slovenia, trim level situation is not stable, these are Trendline, Comfortline (available up to 2012), Highline and special trim levels including Rabbit (2012-2013), Fresh (2014) and Lounge (2015).
Features include:
In addition to the engine options above, BlueMotion Technology versions of the 1.2 TSI are available on some markets. The reduces CO2 emission to 113 g/km for the 90 PS (66 kW; 89 hp) with manual transmission and 115 g/km for the 105 PS (77 kW; 104 hp) in manual and DSG variants.
At the end of 2012, the BlueGT variant has been officially introduced. The Polo BlueGT features improved aerodynamics and a 1.4 turbocharged TSI engine from the new EA211 generation. This new engine features ACT (Active Cylinder Technology), a cylinder deactivation management which deactivates two cylinders at torque outputs from 24 to 100 N·m, allowing the Polo BlueGT with a 6-speed manual transmission to emit only 107 g/km.
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