Volkswagen's sub 4-metre cars coming to India

The sub 4-metre compact sedan segment is surely catching the fantasy of car manufacturers in India. We had reported that Volkswagen India is said to be in the final stages of approval for a sub 4-metre sedan based on the Polo hatchback. Finally, the concept has got the green light. This car is likely to have the same wheelbase as the VW Polo. We aren't sure how well a boot will be incorporated to the already long (3971mm) Polo, without hampering the Polo's understated design.

This sub 4-metre sedan should hit the showrooms within the next 2 years. VW might command a premium for this car over its direct competitors as it is expected to be positioned above all current sub 4-metre sedans. The segment is currently dominated by Maruti's Dzire followed by Hyundai Xcent, Honda Amaze and Tata Zest.

Another segment that VW is eyeing on is the compact SUV segment. We had earlier reported that the sub 4-metre Taigun is not going to come to India. VW is currently still undecided about the platform which this new SUV will be based.

Dr. Heinz-Jakob Neusser, VW board member, in an interview with Autocar says that VW is also contemplating to include more features and technology in their cars. Expect tech like Mirror link (compatible with Smartphone) and Apple's Car Play to be introduced with this new SUV. The company is targeting to launch this SUV within the next 3 years in India.