Volkswagen Cross Polo

Outgoing Volkswagen Cross Polo for reference. The Volkswagen Cross Polo was first launched in India in 2013. This beefed up version of the Polo hatchback boasts typical German solidity and styling that won't offend anyone, but won't grab eyeballs either. However, according to a report by autocar, VW is planning on launching a slightly refreshed Cross Polo in India. This will mostly consist of cosmetic updates to the exterior and interior of this 'crossover'. With heat from rivals such as Read More...

With the fast shrinking gap between petrol and diesel prices, the former getting cheaper each passing day, manufacturers are now pushing petrol variants of their products in the market. Now, although crossovers haven't really taken off in our market, there is a new option available for potential buyers. The Volkswagen Cross Polo will now be available with a 1.2-litre MPI engine that produces 74bhp and 110Nm of torque. With an official economy rating of 16.47kmpl, the petrol-engined Cross Polo should appeal to Read More...

Fiat recently entered the fast growing compact crossover space in the Indian market with the introduction of the Avventura. The Avventura is based on Fiat’s Punto Evo hatchback platform. The only difference in body dimensions between the Avventura and the Punto Evo is the increase of ground clearance by 20mm. In terms of design, the Avventura receives beefy cladding, roof rails and a rear mounted spare wheel. Now that the Avventura has been finally launched, we decided to compare the Read More...

Hot hatch lovers have the option to buy a different kind of firecracker this festive season, as the new 2014 Volkswagen Polo GT TDI and TSI have been launched by the German car manufacturer. The new Polo GT TDI gets a 1.5 litre TDI motor this time, instead of the 1.6 litre mill which propelled the outgoing fast hatch. It still makes an identical 105PS of power and 250Nm of torque though. The new Polo GT TSI, with its four-cylinder 1.2-litre TSI Read More...

The Volkswagen Cross Polo sold in India is essentially a hatchback on stilts. It has been made to appeal the urban population who know their car will probably never drive through a real jungle, but would like something which looks different, a little robust, yet doesn't compromise on the comfort of driving a small car in the city. We stumbled upon the Volkswagen Saveiro, which looks pretty much like the Cross Polo head-on, except the raised bonnet, but that is where Read More...