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Originally Posted by acidkill Im in the market for a diesel hatch. After reading your review, Im in two minds about the polo because I really dont want to end up buying an underpowered car. I have to drive alot on the highways and love doing road trips. I sometimes think my Swift Vxi is underpowered with a full load of people. Would you recommend I go in for the Fabia 1.4 TDi or I20 1.4 Crdi instead? |
Since your budget so obviously allows for it, shut your eyes and pick up the i20 CRDi. It's the most powerful diesel hatch currently on sale and is premium in every sense of the word. Quote:
Originally Posted by pacman2881 IMO it is the diesel that VW should have gone after in this segment but they seem to have missed the bus. |
I concur. This is the first (okay, second, after the Skoda Superb) European car where the diesel is unimpressive, and is entirely outshone by the petrol. Quote:
Originally Posted by sandeepmohan Fiat did a Polo 10 years ago in the form of the Palio & it never was a hit. VW need to offer better basic engines. |
I don't agree. At the time of launch, the Palio 1.9d was an EXCELLENT diesel engine. Immensely tractable, no turbo = no lag, very robust and decent fuel efficiency too. That 1.9 diesel sure as hell was competent for its time and certainly wasn't lacking, as the Polo 1.2 diesel is today. Quote:
The point regarding using the gear lever for lateral support is ridiculous.
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One hand on the steering, the other on a gear in a tight corner. That's very normal, and will be the case especially when you need a shift change at the start / middle / end of a curve. You will - unintentionally - push the gear lever down in such a situation. Quote:
Originally Posted by recshenoy It’s a plane jane car for Indian masses! |
Me thinks that's exactly what VW wants. Quote:
I feel rather than Punto 1.2 sales, i20 is more impacted due to more premium like feel VW badge give over Hyundai badge!
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I'd differ on that viewpoint. The i20 is very safe in its positioning as a premium top-loaded hatch, backed by a familiar mass market brand + excellent after-sales. Quote:
Originally Posted by Jaggu Any info on service cost, if common parts are going to be cheap or not? |
I don't expect them to be too cheap. First, its a Euro and Euros have never matched the Japs / Koreans on cost of ownership. Second, the Polo only has a 50% level of localisation as of today. Quote:
Originally Posted by Shardul.YamahaF GTO were these pics clicked on Tuesdays at Pune chakan Plant |
On Wednesday, yes. Quote:
Originally Posted by AAK Hello guys...
Somehow I managed to get a testdrive of Indian Polo, and without any doubt the Gearbox and suspension setup are top notch. Event the 3rd Gen Honda city feels cheap in front of this small beauty.
I feel this is THE drivers car. VW please bring 1.2 TSI to India ASAP.
overall this car shows what Das auto means
cheers ![Thumbs Up](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/images/smilies/thumbs up.png) |
Hey, how about sharing a longer report since you've driven the Polo? Quote:
Originally Posted by HammerHead IMO Polo should have had 4-cylinder engines, at least to match up with the competition. |
Agreed. |