Volkswagen Polo spotted with the ‘BlueMotion’ badge

Recently, Volkswagen launched the 2018 Polo for the European markets and now the manufacturer has turned its attention towards updating its product in the domestic market as well. Now, a Volkswagen Polo has been spotted in India with subtle changes and the spied test mule wears a ‘BlueMotion’ badge.

The vehicle spotted in India sports styling cues similar to the current Polo in India and any differences introduced are minor and subtle. The headlamps are sleeker and house a more edgy design in the new car. The styling on the side and rear is identical to the current model.

The dashboard of the spied vehicle houses a six-inch infotainment display in the centre and the instrument cluster gets a different analogue assembly. The spotted vehicle wears a ‘BlueMotion’ badge on the boot. Blue motion is a Volkswagen technology which emphasises on fuel efficiency by carrying a more aerodynamic body, auto stop-start and programmed battery charging system so the alternator only runs when necessary.

Reports state that the spotted vehicle was equipped with a 1.4-litre TSI motor. However, the images also reveal a five-speed manual gear shifter. It is unlikely that the manufacturers will mate the 1.4 TSI engine to a five speed manual gearbox. This deduces in the spied vehicle being equipped with a 1.0-litre TSI engine which will replace the current 1.2-litre petrol engine.

The new car is expected to receive mechanical updates and is likely to hit the showroom in the coming festive season. When launched with the newer engine, the Polo will compete against the Nissan Micra, Renault Pulse, Hyundai Elite i20, and Maruti Suzuki Baleno.

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