August 24, 2006 at 2:23 am
· Filed under Cars, International News, Volkswagen
Volkswagen has updated it’s Volkswagen Polo 1.6 FSI (105hp) with a 6-speed automatic gearbox, making it the first vehicle in it’s class with a six forward cogs to choose from. The new 6-speed slushbox has a Tiptronic function, and it’s gear selector is in the P-R-N-D-S formation. Selecting the S gear position activates a sportier shift pattern, as well as disables the 6th gear as the car’s top speed of 187km/h is achievable in 5th gear. If you prefer a stick shift, there’s also the standard 5-speed manual gearbox available.
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August 24, 2006 @ 5:15 am
But it’s a Polo..
On another note, I’m the first commenter! Woohoo!
August 24, 2006 @ 6:18 am
I say….!!! wonder how much one of these will cost us here in Bolehland…..And I wonder can stand our “impressive” conditions in “Kenyalangland”or not aaa?
August 24, 2006 @ 7:43 am
6 speed in Polo…!!! this is living example that cheap o not have to bare bone. to think that someone is still producing a 1.5 sedan with 3 speed auto… omigosh.
August 24, 2006 @ 9:24 am
that’s as many auto gears as 2 proton 1.5(A) !
August 24, 2006 @ 9:32 am
Hmmm…..personally I don’t fancy cars with automatic transmissions. I still prefer a stick shift. But anyhow Kudos to VW for having a 6 speed automatic transmission on a small compact car.
BTW anyone of you noticed that the POLO seems remiscent of the older generation of VW Golf ?
August 24, 2006 @ 9:58 am
impressive…
August 24, 2006 @ 10:12 am
FYI besides Wira, all other P1s have 4 speed auto, Savvy has 5 speed AMT
August 24, 2006 @ 10:32 am
Look, do you guys ever think than an auto (no matter how many gears) would need more maintenance than a manual which needs fresh gear oil over 60,000 km? Plus the auto oil is a bit toxic to the touch? Plus it adds more weight? VW can charge extra Euros for you to add one more gearing. Its called value adders.
Methinks its prepping for the new super-turbo engine and improve on the transmission efficiency and handling of the extra torque.
August 24, 2006 @ 11:11 am
What about their superb DSG gearbox??
I think it should come standard in all their cars.
BTW the DSG gearbox has 6 gears
August 24, 2006 @ 11:41 am
any others local investor feel like rebadge VW as national car instead of some china car?
August 24, 2006 @ 12:03 pm
whatsoever…LOL
August 24, 2006 @ 12:04 pm
weird… top speed can be achieved at 5th gear… so 6th gear is just added just for the sake of making the car sound more impressive????
August 24, 2006 @ 12:06 pm
people always comment that proton has many versions of its cars, same with perodua. But I think VW is the king of versions and variants.. i’ve lost count on how many versions and variants of the golf and polo launched.
August 24, 2006 @ 12:37 pm
I believe the 6th forward cog is an extra OD gear to enable even lower engine speed at highway cruising.
With high petrol prices the world over these days, it would be much welcomed and appreciated, unlike R3 bodykits!
In contrast, it’s rather amusing to see an auto giant like Toyota ’struggling’ with intro of 5-speed AT (4AT for the all-new Thai 2.0L model) for its upcoming next gen Camry in Bolehland. Same fate for the all-new Corollas too in 20007/08?
LOL!
August 24, 2006 @ 1:07 pm
Polo is an el cheapo budget car in Europe. When it comes to our shores it has morphed into an executive car which few people can afford. Malaysia Boleh!!
August 24, 2006 @ 1:35 pm
yeah…ure rite sam…this car will cost boom here…better buy swift…
August 24, 2006 @ 1:44 pm
why 6 gear only got 187km/h in top speed?
FSI engine isnt good in high speed show?
August 24, 2006 @ 1:45 pm
aiya… Polo banyak mahal pun tak apa, ok what??.. VW tu… org still can buy, I oso can buy, somedaylah… but later after 10 years kena scrap, how?.. scrap our money… stupid idea, now people will be more scared to buy new cars…
August 24, 2006 @ 1:50 pm
1st time i see car manufacturer giv 5-speed MANUAL n 6-speed AUTO .
August 24, 2006 @ 1:52 pm
how about we start a car buyer’s active organisation that can help to take care of msian car owner’s welfare.
because G doesnt help, AAM also came with stupid idea, FAT LADY sure a virus for malaysian.
I WANT A VOICE, A BIG VOICE THAT CAN GIVE A SCARE TO CAR MARKET.
let say a 2 months halt of new car purchase…..
Paul one vote for you as president…Joe Ooi…HIGH council
August 24, 2006 @ 2:26 pm
u want this blog to be blocked ah?? crazy…!
August 24, 2006 @ 2:41 pm
lil out off topic, but very agree with mycarstolen, its time we need a NGO for motorist.. I will follow up the possibilities…
August 24, 2006 @ 4:53 pm
V_NoZ said,
August 24, 2006 @ 2:26 pm
u want this blog to be blocked ah?? crazy…!
I am not crazy..but when I think deeply I feel like we being bully all these years..while the poeple who bullies us drive super comfort 12 airbags cars..most msian are suffering to pay installment for a car too far from quality for the rest of their live.
p/s we are not asking for something impossible just want to share little of happiness from this Bolehland.
August 24, 2006 @ 6:23 pm
im in…im in…
August 24, 2006 @ 11:35 pm
Better speaks carefully in malaysia, I know that some of the autoworld forum got too much fire on some of the topics, and it got deleted. BTW, it is a cool car, 6 speeds auto going to help me with some FC.
August 25, 2006 @ 12:36 am
but honestly, better get Golf!
August 25, 2006 @ 8:54 am
Why don’t we all just DIY a kit car. That way, we use the existing junk for work, bringing kids around, shopping, those mundane day to day life. Kit cars on weekends on the tracks…uh..there is no batu tiga anymore right? ooops.
Google Locust/Lotus 7.
August 26, 2006 @ 3:27 pm
bob, just go to Sepang Circuit for weekend track day to test your car.
Batu Tiga now turn into housing area.