Volkswagen Polo : Test Drive & Review

SidzPolo · 4th July 2010, 18:55

Was at DT Cinemas, Chandigarh a few weeks back and Genuss Motors had organized a Polo show there. What a sight it was....simply Awesome!!
I captured a few clips for you guys. Hoping to add few more Polo fans

YouTube - Volkswagen Polo Stunts.mpg

(Low bandwidth version)

YouTube - Volkswagen Polo Stunts (Low Bandwidth Version).wmv

Cheers,
~SiD

AvonA7 · 4th July 2010, 21:45

Hi Sidzpolo,
Welcome to Team-BHP.
Excellent first post

The POLO promotion you captured is really great, VW is doing a great job in marketing the product, only if it could match the demand for its cars

This is similar to the POLO cup here in Pune, highlighting various aspects of the cars like handling etc, which looks brilliant - even though the person driving the cars are professionals !
Noticed one thing - the rear tyres doesn`t have wheel covers, why is it so...any idea? Promotion event should not have these discrepancies.

SidzPolo · 4th July 2010, 22:16

Here's another video from the same promotion event...

YouTube - Volkswagen Polo Stunts 02.wmv

(Low bandwidth version)

YouTube - Volkswagen Polo Stunts 02 LBV.wmv

@Avon- They used petrol highline model in the event, which means all four wheels should have been on alloys. But I found alloys only on front side, rear were normal rims....Even I don't know the logic behind this!

theragingbull · 4th July 2010, 22:43

Nice vid! Are those stunts done using a 1.2 or 1.6?? If it's using the 1.2L 3-pot then I'm really amazed!!

mohandas · 4th July 2010, 22:53

@theragingbull:
Dude, this is called Bootleg turn and a pretty common driving skill. This has nothing to do with the engine power. mostly handling and driving skill. I saw this many times (especially done by those school kids) in the US and even tried once with my indica xeta

anekho · 5th July 2010, 00:25

Great stuff SidzPolo, loved the vids!

The more I look at the polo, the more I love it! Hope to book the 1.6 version soon

Akshay1234 · 5th July 2010, 00:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by SidzPolo

@Avon- They used petrol highline model in the event, which means all four wheels should have been on alloys. But I found alloys only on front side, rear were normal rims....Even I don't know the logic behind this!

since they were on normal rims means they would probably have thinner tyres, which would mean less grip for the rear wheels. that would make sliding the car easier. if you notice its the rear wheels doing most of the sliding.

//M · 5th July 2010, 10:21

Is VW going to launch the 1.6 diesel on the Polo anytime soon?

Logical · 5th July 2010, 16:50

Got my tyvek cover for the Polo replaced. Though They took over a month since I first brought it to their attention regarding the cover being short. VW dealer in Pune called up last Saturday and now the cover fits snugly. I am happy with the new cover. See before and after pics.

theragingbull · 5th July 2010, 17:30

@Logical how much did you get the tyvek color for? And where is your ownership thread dude? You've got a beautiful white Polo!

Sudipc · 5th July 2010, 20:26

I would like to thank this forum of Team-BHP and specially to Subaro123. Subaro123 was the first to let me know that Kashyap Vehicles dealership was cancelled by VW, he was kind enough to post the notice that appeared in the newspapers (in Mumbai). Subaro123 and I have been constant touch during the changeover from the cancelled dealer to a new one as advised by VW.
However I am surprised that VW is sparing no efforts at all in messing up their customer base both current and potential. VW misjudged the demand, which can happen in a market like India. But not to reach out to its faithful customer base is simply suicidal. I wish I could write in directly to their superiors. If anyone can post email-id or phone number of anyone at the senior management at VW, I would be grateful.

aa_asif · 6th July 2010, 17:56

Planning to book a White Polo Diesel Comfortline from Cochin in next 2 weeks.

AvonA7 · 6th July 2010, 20:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sudipc

However I am surprised that VW is sparing no efforts at all in messing up their customer base both current and potential. VW misjudged the demand, which can happen in a market like India. But not to reach out to its faithful customer base is simply suicidal. I wish I could write in directly to their superiors. If anyone can post email-id or phone number of anyone at the senior management at VW, I would be grateful.

Please check the below link - 2nd post from top, keep this thread updated if any response :
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/indian...livered-5.html

Logical · 7th July 2010, 10:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by theragingbull

@Logical how much did you get the tyvek color for? And where is your ownership thread dude? You've got a beautiful white Polo!

The cover cost me 2650 Rs. Havent been able to start the thread keeping busy and am inherently lazy, but to sum I am more than happy with the purchase dont regret one bit and thoroughly enjoying the vehicle.

nayaksrinivasv · 7th July 2010, 11:34

Has anyone till now received blue or Grey Polo. VW Pune is saying that the production of these colors has not started. A friend of mine has booked the same in March end. Still no answers from VW on when they are giving the car.

4th July 2010, 21:45	#1667
AvonA7 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: India Posts: 674 Thanked: 150 Times	Hi Sidzpolo, Welcome to Team-BHP. Excellent first post The POLO promotion you captured is really great, VW is doing a great job in marketing the product, only if it could match the demand for its cars This is similar to the POLO cup here in Pune, highlighting various aspects of the cars like handling etc, which looks brilliant - even though the person driving the cars are professionals ! Noticed one thing - the rear tyres doesn`t have wheel covers, why is it so...any idea? Promotion event should not have these discrepancies.
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4th July 2010, 22:43	#1669
theragingbull Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,601 Thanked: 647 Times View My Garage	Nice vid! Are those stunts done using a 1.2 or 1.6?? If it's using the 1.2L 3-pot then I'm really amazed!!
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4th July 2010, 22:53	#1670
mohandas BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 266 Thanked: 27 Times	@theragingbull: Dude, this is called Bootleg turn and a pretty common driving skill. This has nothing to do with the engine power. mostly handling and driving skill. I saw this many times (especially done by those school kids) in the US and even tried once with my indica xeta
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5th July 2010, 00:25	#1671
anekho Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: . Posts: 1,997 Thanked: 685 Times	Great stuff SidzPolo, loved the vids! The more I look at the polo, the more I love it! Hope to book the 1.6 version soon
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5th July 2010, 10:21	#1673
//M Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 6,297 Thanked: 23,588 Times	Is VW going to launch the 1.6 diesel on the Polo anytime soon?
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5th July 2010, 16:50	#1674
Logical BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Pune Posts: 28 Thanked: 0 Times	Got my tyvek cover for the Polo replaced. Though They took over a month since I first brought it to their attention regarding the cover being short. VW dealer in Pune called up last Saturday and now the cover fits snugly. I am happy with the new cover. See before and after pics. Attached Thumbnails
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5th July 2010, 17:30	#1675
theragingbull Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,601 Thanked: 647 Times View My Garage	@Logical how much did you get the tyvek color for? And where is your ownership thread dude? You've got a beautiful white Polo!
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5th July 2010, 20:26	#1676
Sudipc Newbie Join Date: May 2010 Location: New Delhi Posts: 14 Thanked: 0 Times	I would like to thank this forum of Team-BHP and specially to Subaro123. Subaro123 was the first to let me know that Kashyap Vehicles dealership was cancelled by VW, he was kind enough to post the notice that appeared in the newspapers (in Mumbai). Subaro123 and I have been constant touch during the changeover from the cancelled dealer to a new one as advised by VW. However I am surprised that VW is sparing no efforts at all in messing up their customer base both current and potential. VW misjudged the demand, which can happen in a market like India. But not to reach out to its faithful customer base is simply suicidal. I wish I could write in directly to their superiors. If anyone can post email-id or phone number of anyone at the senior management at VW, I would be grateful.
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6th July 2010, 17:56	#1677
aa_asif BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: KL 07 > KA 03 Posts: 255 Thanked: 65 Times View My Garage	Planning to book a White Polo Diesel Comfortline from Cochin in next 2 weeks.
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7th July 2010, 11:34	#1680
nayaksrinivasv BHPian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Pune Posts: 36 Thanked: 3 Times	Glacier blue or Pepper grey Polo Has anyone till now received blue or Grey Polo. VW Pune is saying that the production of these colors has not started. A friend of mine has booked the same in March end. Still no answers from VW on when they are giving the car.
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