VW Cross Polo India exterior and interior review

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Just in the recent past, the German auto manufacturer gave us, the Polo fans, another iteration of this seemingly understated yet drool worthy hatchback. Amidst constant speculation and guess work on the launch details by the media fraternity, VW launched the visually beefed up Polo, the Cross Polo. Even to a Polo owner who is well versed with every square inch of his/her prized possession, the `Cross` manages to create the illusion of a cross country capable hatch. So what’s changed, or rather what’s not? Either ways, nothing much really, and yet, so much!

Design and Exteriors

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The boffins at VW have injected the Polo with a dose of rugged looks – cosmetic changes that are nothing less than a makeover! In a nutshell, the Polo now comes with a body kit lending it a subtle off road ready image and is christened Cross Polo in this avatar. What catches your attention is the liberal infusion of matt black cladding that the Cross has received throughout the lower part of the car.

Starting from the redesigned front bumpers, which lead the matt back rugged theme, through the fenders, into the claddings on the doors, the treatment finishes with similar effect on the rear bumpers. VW has tastefully added Satin silver finished diffuser elements on the lip of the bumpers up front and also at the rear, rendering it some mud plugging intent.

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Black effect headlamps look even more in sync with the overall character than on the Polo. What’s more, a pair of silver finished roof-rails further affirm the `Cross-country`/ready for adventure intent. A basic looking `Cross Polo` sticker above the claddings on the rear doors is the only mention of this variant, and with the stickering job, doesn’t feel as premium and well finished as it should.

The matt black lower treatment makes the CrossPolo look a lot taller, however the ground clearance (168mm) confirms that it actually is not, and remains an un-tinkered withPolo under its skin. Dimensionally, the Cross Polo is 21mm taller (roof rails), 14mm wider (cladding?) and 18mm longer (bumpers) when compared to the Polo.

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The Polo by itself if the epitome of clean lines, superb proportions and sophisticated automotive design at its very best – it’s quite a piece of art if you ask us. The Crosspolo has more elements coming in. It’s not as clean and unadulterated, and may not appeal to the purist. For those who prefer beefy, masculine character to understatement, the Cross Polo should make a lot of sense.

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