The statement by Bajaj Auto did no go down too well with Volkswagen as the Indian arm of the German car maker has accused the Indian two-wheeler major of making “factually incorrect statements” in terms of safety of the Polo hatchback.
Speaking about the Global NCAP released Qute’s test result, Bajaj Auto said, “In a recent Euro NCAP report, the Bajaj Qute was awarded a one star rating, superior to the 0 (zero) star rating of popular cars including the VW Polo, Ford Figo, Hyundai i10, Maruti Alto, and Tata Nano.”
In its reply, Volkswagen issued a press statement confirming 4-star Global NCAP rating for its Polo carline in India. Volkswagen said in it’s official statement communicated to the press, “It is to bring to your notice that the information issued by Bajaj Auto Ltd. with reference to Volkswagen Polo NCAP rating is misleading, incorrect and without merit. Please note on January 31, 2014 Volkswagen issued a press statement confirming 4-star Global NCAP rating (adult occupants) for its Polo carline in India.”