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Originally Posted by Thad E Ginathom Could you distil that list to half a dozen things that matter, and are reasonable to expect on a car of the price range? Some of the withouts seem to make little sense: I guess you could say, without wings!
What does "standard" mean anyway, as opposed to what? |
The point I am trying to make is: the top most model of VW Polo does not even come with Standard features &/OR Basic accessories
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and they call it a Luxury Hatch
Anyways, here is my honest attempt to clarify the points with my limited knowledge on cars.
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Hope this helps
WITHOUTS
Without "Multimedia" in vehicle
* Useful - Most missed feature
Without additional child seat anchor
* Pass
Without additional seals outside
* ??? Pass
Without additional tires
* Pass - Winter tires for Europe
Without backrest release for front seats
* Useful
Without brake pad wear indicator
* Useful
Without CD/DVD for navigation
* Useful
Without center armrest front
* Useful
Without steering controls
* Useful - Nifty
Without cruise control system (CCS)
* Pass - For luxury cars above the 1 million price range
Without customized installation
* Pass
Without Dashboard dimming
* Useful
Without stowage box in luggage boot
* Pass
Without drawers under front seats
* Useful - Prefer this over stowage box in luggage boot
Without electric interface
* Pass
Without floor mats
* Useful - Should have been included as standard accessory
Without front passenger seat adjustment from the rear
* Useful
Without additional front underbody guard
* Useful - Under indian conditions
Without fuel return and modified injection pressure
* Pass
Without fuel tank special material treatment
* Useful - Considering the rampant issue with adulterated fuels
Without special headlight activation
* Useful
Without headlight washer system
* Pass
Without heat accumulator/auxiliary heating
* Pass
Without heated washer nozzles
* Pass
Without identification plate
* Pass - Let RTO successfully implement the Registration Smart Card and HSRP first
Without ignition/starter switch locking system
* Useful
Without additional noise suppression measures for passenger compartment
* Pass - Going by the reviews, the interior of this car seems adequately sound-proof
Without vanity mirror
* Useful - Although petty
Without trunk lighting
* Useful
Without luggage nets/pockets on backrests
* Pass
Without lumbar support in seat backrests
* Useful
Without mass damper for steering wheel
* Useful - Under indian road conditions
Without navigation device
* Pass - Its a matter of choice
Without surface protection, with additional transit coating
* Pass
Without park distance control
* Useful - Should have been included as standard accessory
Without reading light
* Useful
Without rear stabilizer
* Pass
Without refrigerator/glove compartment cooling system
* Pass - Useful if it can chill a beer can
Without roof insert
* Pass
Without seat belt reminder
* Useful
Without seat heater
* Pass
Without service interval prolongation
* Pass
Without side air bag
* Pass
Without start/stop system without regenerative braking
* Pass
Without stickers and badges
* Pass - The lesser the stickers and badges the better
Without car phone preparation/installation
* Useful - But I believe, even speakphones are banned by RTO
Without tire pressure warning light
* Useful
Without trailer hitch
* Pass
Without washer fluid level indicator
* Useful
STANDARDS
Standard dashboard - As against an advanced and leatherette covered dashboard
Initial standard fuel filling - As against providing the vehicle with a full tank
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Standard glove compartment - As against one with automatic lights and cooler
Standard manually controlled air conditioning - As against AC with Climate Control
Standard wheel bolts - As against Lockable wheel stud set
Standard trunk floor covering - As against Boot tray
Standard pedal cluster - As against Pedal covers
Standard rear axle - As against one with Coilovers
Standard roof - As against one with Sun-roof
Standard taillight assemblies (type 2) - As against one with European type tail lights
Standard equipment, No special purpose vehicle - Nothing is offered as special feature, equipment or accessory in the top most model as well.