Volkswagen Polo : Test Drive & Review

theragingbull · 7th July 2010, 12:00

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Originally Posted by nayaksrinivasv

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.

I had booked Pepper Grey in April. The dealer has told me that my car would come in mid-August. And even he said that VW has only been producing Red, White and Black colors till now. Others start this month.

nayaksrinivasv · 7th July 2010, 12:42

Looks like you are in same boat as my friend. I see he is really getting eager day by day for the car. I believe the SP should have mentioned that only Red/White are the colors which are being made as of now. When someone books any of these odd color, they should mention these conditions.

gkoneti · 7th July 2010, 13:05

This is the message given by VW during the Vento launch about Polo expected deliveries. Wonder, is this arrogance of German technology or commitment to deliver only the best. It is quite depressing.

Words of Mr. Neeraj Garg, Member of Board and Director, Volkswagen Passenger Cars

“Immediate ramp-up is definitely not possible right now, because our plans are made accordingly. There will be no change in the short-term. In case we continue to have similar order bookings, we will build much higher capacities as quality gets matured,” he said.

He added, “Waiting period for the Polo is four-six months. Whatever commitments we make to the customer, we've been able to honour that. There have been few cancellations by customers — around 30 to 40 from time to time.”

Mr Garg further said that if the demand for the Vento proves to be as high, a similar order backlog may get created leading to large waiting periods.

AvonA7 · 7th July 2010, 13:37

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Originally Posted by nayaksrinivasv

Looks like you are in same boat as my friend. I see he is really getting eager day by day for the car. I believe the SP should have mentioned that only Red/White are the colors which are being made as of now. When someone books any of these odd color, they should mention these conditions.

I have seen a silver polo near Fatima Nagar 2 weeks back. Didn`t notice the registration no. but it was silver colour.

agm · 7th July 2010, 14:00

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Originally Posted by AvonA7

I have seen a silver polo near Fatima Nagar 2 weeks back. Didn`t notice the registration no. but it was silver colour.

Same here , i have seen couple of silver polo a month back here in raipur (C.G) .But have not come across a single polo with blue or grey colour !

shadowfax176 · 7th July 2010, 14:18

I have seen a few silvers including two waiting for delivery at the chennai showroom almost a month back. I have never come across a blue or grey.

SE said that 8/10 cars booked are either red or white with an occasional silver or black.

xingamazon · 7th July 2010, 22:53

I am seeing lots of Polos nowadays in Chennai, hope the situation is the same in other cities too.

The front part of the car looks good. But somehow the rear to me looks cramped. Not sure, I didnt sit in the car to make a detailed assessment. Guess Vento will address this part.

I am not sure if this is just me or someone else feels the same. Whenever a Polo whizzes by me. By looking at the side view, I get confused between Punto and the Polo, Its only the rear side when the car passes that I realize its a Polo.
Do others also feel the confusion regarding the cars.

jogidada · 8th July 2010, 18:07

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Originally Posted by //M

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

Just got off the phone with VW Pune sales head - Polo 1.6 expected 3rd week July

jogidada · 8th July 2010, 19:46

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Originally Posted by jogidada

Just got off the phone with VW Pune sales head - Polo 1.6 expected 3rd week July

Correction - Dealer now says its the petrol and not the diesel. But the timeframe is confirmed. This should be the next hot hatch... to take the place of the Palio 1.6 maybe?

altius · 10th July 2010, 13:25

I called up VW Chennai dealership. They said Polo 1.6 booking is open now and car will be available for test drive in August. They also indicated a on road price between 7 to 8 lakhs. I am interested in booking Polo 1.6, but not before taking a test drive and knowing the price...

agm · 11th July 2010, 02:17

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Originally Posted by altius

I called up VW Chennai dealership. They said Polo 1.6 booking is open now and car will be available for test drive in August. They also indicated a on road price between 7 to 8 lakhs. I am interested in booking Polo 1.6, but not before taking a test drive and knowing the price...

Dealer here at my place told me that the 1.6 will be some 40k more then the 1.2 highline , and delivery will start by first week august .

Its the same 1.6 heart in polo which will be offered in Vento?

Is the ARAI figure out for the 1.6 petrol ?

agm · 12th July 2010, 19:49

Have booked Polo 1.6 , and was searching through the internet about the engine and ARAI figures . Got this ACI link about the Polo 1.6

Polo 1.6 petrol here in October | Autocar India

According to ACI delivery will only start by Oct , whereas dealer here told me i'll get the vehicle by Last week of August .

jayded · 12th July 2010, 21:20

Is the Polo TDI engine tuner friendly? Any idea if a Pete's box or a similar tuning box is available for this engine, or does this engine not support such mods?

luky_13 · 14th July 2010, 08:52

Interested in the 1.6 Petrol, any confirmation on when the deliveries start.

vvvinod · 14th July 2010, 20:30

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Originally Posted by agm

Have booked Polo 1.6 , and was searching through the internet about the engine and ARAI figures . Got this ACI link about the Polo 1.6

Polo 1.6 petrol here in October | Autocar India

According to ACI delivery will only start by Oct , whereas dealer here told me i'll get the vehicle by Last week of August .

agm, my friend told me that he is going to get his polo 1.6 HL on July last week.
Good news is Price differnce is just 30k. i have seen the quote

7th July 2010, 12:42	#1682
nayaksrinivasv BHPian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Pune Posts: 36 Thanked: 3 Times	Looks like you are in same boat as my friend. I see he is really getting eager day by day for the car. I believe the SP should have mentioned that only Red/White are the colors which are being made as of now. When someone books any of these odd color, they should mention these conditions.
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7th July 2010, 13:05	#1683
gkoneti BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 126 Thanked: 67 Times	Polo waiting to continue for more than 6 months This is the message given by VW during the Vento launch about Polo expected deliveries. Wonder, is this arrogance of German technology or commitment to deliver only the best. It is quite depressing. Words of Mr. Neeraj Garg, Member of Board and Director, Volkswagen Passenger Cars “Immediate ramp-up is definitely not possible right now, because our plans are made accordingly. There will be no change in the short-term. In case we continue to have similar order bookings, we will build much higher capacities as quality gets matured,” he said. He added, “Waiting period for the Polo is four-six months. Whatever commitments we make to the customer, we've been able to honour that. There have been few cancellations by customers — around 30 to 40 from time to time.” Mr Garg further said that if the demand for the Vento proves to be as high, a similar order backlog may get created leading to large waiting periods.
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7th July 2010, 14:18	#1686
shadowfax176 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Chennai Posts: 34 Thanked: 0 Times	I have seen a few silvers including two waiting for delivery at the chennai showroom almost a month back. I have never come across a blue or grey. SE said that 8/10 cars booked are either red or white with an occasional silver or black.
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7th July 2010, 22:53	#1687
xingamazon Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,400 Thanked: 122 Times	I am seeing lots of Polos nowadays in Chennai, hope the situation is the same in other cities too. The front part of the car looks good. But somehow the rear to me looks cramped. Not sure, I didnt sit in the car to make a detailed assessment. Guess Vento will address this part. I am not sure if this is just me or someone else feels the same. Whenever a Polo whizzes by me. By looking at the side view, I get confused between Punto and the Polo, Its only the rear side when the car passes that I realize its a Polo. Do others also feel the confusion regarding the cars.
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10th July 2010, 13:25	#1690
altius BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 240 Thanked: 101 Times	Polo 1.6 I called up VW Chennai dealership. They said Polo 1.6 booking is open now and car will be available for test drive in August. They also indicated a on road price between 7 to 8 lakhs. I am interested in booking Polo 1.6, but not before taking a test drive and knowing the price...
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12th July 2010, 19:49	#1692
agm BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central India Posts: 192 Thanked: 187 Times	Have booked Polo 1.6 , and was searching through the internet about the engine and ARAI figures . Got this ACI link about the Polo 1.6 Polo 1.6 petrol here in October \| Autocar India According to ACI delivery will only start by Oct , whereas dealer here told me i'll get the vehicle by Last week of August .
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12th July 2010, 21:20	#1693
jayded BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: TVM, HYD Posts: 564 Thanked: 548 Times	Is the Polo TDI engine tuner friendly? Any idea if a Pete's box or a similar tuning box is available for this engine, or does this engine not support such mods?
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14th July 2010, 08:52	#1694
luky_13 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 580 Thanked: 156 Times View My Garage	Interested in the 1.6 Petrol, any confirmation on when the deliveries start.
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