Volkswagen Cross Polo might be launched for Indian market in August

Volkswagen is likely to launch the Cross Polo in August.  It has been spied testing on multiple occasions near Pune and Mumbai sans camouflage, a sign that the company has finalised the India spec design as well as engine line up.

The Cross Polo is basically a muscular version of the standard Polo and features cosmetic modifications on the outside to make the car look bigger. The bulking up comes in the form of plastic cladding on the sides, taller wheels, roof rails and larger bumpers both in the front and the back. These are changes similar to what was seen on the Skoda Fabia Scout.

Inside the Polo Cross remains pretty much the same as the standard car. The engine line up and underpinnings are all expected to remain the same as the standard car. This means that the Polo Cross, if launched, will be offered with one diesel mill and two petrol mills of which the latter includes the 1.2-litre 105PS TSI engine that was launched with the Polo GT. Power is transmitted to the front wheels vi a five speed manual or the seven speed DSG box that comes with Polo GT (petrol only).

Volkswagen dealers in Nepal say that the Cross Polo will be available there by the end of August and that means we should get it at least a month before. Since there is a sudden surge in demand for crossovers in the Indian market, this seems like a quick way to join the bandwagon before the competition gets ahead. It is also a sign that the German automaker sees potential for the Cross Polo despite its Czech sibling, the Fabia Scout, not doing too well during its time here. 

Picture: Autocar India