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New 2014 Volkswagen Polo 1.5 TDI Review: Smooth Operator

New 2014 Volkswagen Polo 1.5 TDI side profile 2

Technical Specifications:

Polo Highline 1.5L Diesel
Engine & Transmission
Description 1.5L TDI Engine
Engine Type 4-Cylinder In-line
Displacement (cc) 1498
Bore x Stroke 77 x 80.5
Fuel Efficiency (km/l)* 20.14
Transmission 5-speed Manual
Performance
Max. Power [Ps(kw)@rpm] 90 (66) @ 4200
Max. Torque [Nm@rpm] 230 @ 1500 – 2500
Steering
Type Electronic Power Steering
Turning Radius (metres) 4.97
Brakes
Front Disc
Rear Drum
Suspension
Front McPherson Strut with Stabiliser Bar
Rear Semi-independent Trailing Arm
Tyres and Wheels
Wheels 185/60 R15 (Alloy)
Weight
Kerb weight (kg) 1158
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg) 1620
Exterior Dimensions
Lenght (mm) 3971
Width (mm) 1682
Height (mm) 1469
Wheelbase (mm) 2469
Front/Rear Track (mm) 1460 / 1456
Minimum Ground Clearance (mm) 165
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity (ltrs) 45

New 2014 Volkswagen Polo 1.5 TDI Rear view

Price:

The Polo with the new 1.5 TDI engine is available in three trims.

Trendline: Rs. 7,50,665

Comfortline: Rs. 8,21,473

Highline (One featured here): Rs. 8,80,468

Note: These are approximate on-road prices for the city of Mumbai.

Standard Features on the Highline model:

New 2014 Volkswagen Polo 1.5 TDI rear badge

Exterior

  • Halogen headlights
  • Headlamps in black finish
  • Dual-beam headlamps
  • New tail lamp design
  • New front fog lamp design
  • Galvanised body with 6 years anti- corrosion warranty
  • Body-Coloured bumpers
  • Reflectors on rear bumper
  • Windscreen in heat-insulating glass
  • Heat-insulating glass for side and rear windows
  • Chrome strip in front grille
  • Body-coloured outside door handles and mirrors
  • 15-inch, “TOSA” alloy wheels (Set of 4)
  • Grey wedge at top section of windscreen
  • Chrome application on air dam
  • Cornering lights

New 2014 Volkswagen Polo 1.5 TDI front driver seat reclined

Interior

  • High-quality, scratch-resistant dashboard
  • 3 grab handles above doors, folding with coat hooks at the rear
  • Storage compartment in front doors, including holders for cups and 1.5 litre bottles
  • Sunglass holder inside glovebox
  • Brushed-aluminium finish on front centre console
  • Front centre console including 12V outlet
  • Single folding rear-seat backrest
  • Luggage compartment cover/parcel tray
  • Ambient lights
  • Driver-side dead pedal
  • Chrome interior accents
  • New fabric “Desert Beige” and dual-tone interior theme
  • Sporty flat-bottom steering wheel design
  • Leather-wrapped steering wheel with chrome accents and piano black finish
  • Leather-wrapped gearshift knob and handbrake lever handle

New 2014 Volkswagen Polo 1.5 TDI  front left headlamp

Safety

  • Front Disc Brakes
  • Height-adjustable head restraints (front and rear)
  • L-shaped rear head restraints
  • Electronic engine immobiliser with floating code
  • Interior rear-view mirror with anti-glare adjustment
  • 3-point front seat belts
  • 3-point rear outer seat belts, lap belt in middle
  • High-mounted stop lamp
  • Emergency exit
  • Fog lamps (rear)
  • Fog lamps (front)
  • Anti-pinch power windows
  • ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
  • Dual front airbags (driver and passenger side)

New 2014 Volkswagen Polo 1.5 TDI Front cabin view

Functional features

  • Air conditioning
  • ‘Climatronic’ automatic air conditioning
  • Dust and pollen filter
  • Height-adjustable driver’s seat
  • Gear shift indicator
  • Speed-sensing electronic power steering
  • Steering wheel – tilt and telescopic adjustable
  • Central locking with boot-opener in Volkswagen logo
  • Digital clock and fuel gauge
  • Front intermittent wipers (4-step variable speed setting)
  • Instrument cluster with tachometer, speedometer, odometer and trip meter
  • Vanity mirror in left-side sunvisor
  • Ticket holder in right-side sunvisor
  • ‘Push to open’ fuel lid
  • 14-inch steel spare wheel
  • Lane change indicator
  • Outside rear view mirror, Electrically adjustable
  • Power windows with one-touch operation (front and rear)
  • CD/MP3 player with USB, Aux-in, SD card input and 4 Speakers
  • Rear defogger
  • Rear windshield wash and wiper
  • Remote-controlled central locking
  • Opening and closing of windows with key remote
  • Monochrome multi-function display (MFD) includes travelling time, distance travelled, digital speed display, average speed, fuel efficiency
  • Speed-sensing auto door locks
  • Steering wheel with controls for audio, Bluetooth and Voice Command
  • Rear parking sensors

New 2014 Volkswagen Polo 1.5 TDI front left three quarters 9

 

 

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