The new Volkswagen Polo Sedan – we’ve seen it being tested on the roads before, and now reader Wan has sent in photos of a big shipment of mostly white, silver, grey and black Volkswagen Polo Sedans lined up at a port in Malaysia.
The badges on the rear left of the car confirms that the car will share a name with its hatchback sibling and be called the Volkswagen Polo in Malaysia, instead of the Volkswagen Vento as it is marketed in India.
The rear right badge says 1.6, and there’s no TSI badging, which indicates that this affordable Volkswagen sedan will use a normally aspirated 1.6 liter engine, which we expect should be similiar to the one in the last generation Polo. For India specs, the 1.6 liter petrol engine makes 105 PS and 153Nm of torque at a relatively early 3,800rpm, mated to a 6-speed automatic or a 5-speed manual.
India also has a nice 1.6 liter turbodiesel making 105 PS and 250Nm from as low as 1,500rpm – that should be nice, if only diesels were more popular in Malaysia!
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Comments on the Volkswagen Polo Sedan sighting in Malaysia express anticipation and debate about its features, pricing, and market positioning. Many hope for a competitive price below RM90,000 to rival Vios and City, noting the absence of TSI and DSG on the model. Buyers are interested in the interior quality, safety features, and engine performance, with some comparing it to older or more basic European models. There is skepticism about its appeal without modern tech and its design, while others see it as a practical, better-built alternative to Japanese sedans. Several comments link the launch to local industry and political motives, expecting the car to impact sales and market dynamics positively if priced well and assembled locally. Overall, the sentiment is cautiously optimistic but critical about specifications and value.