We have seen more Volkswagens than any other marque since stepping on Swiss soil yesterday (Audis also outnumber their premium rivals in the eye census) and Europe’s largest carmaker dominance of its home region won’t be ending anytime soon judging from its 2010 product blitz that continues in Geneva. Moments ago, Wolfsburg slid the cloth off few new models, namely the Sharan MPV, Touareg Hybrid, Polo GTI, Cross Polo and the Cross Golf. It was the first look of these cars in the metal after online reveals.
As a recap, the Polo GTI is powered by a 1.4-litre TSI engine with both turbo and supercharger, producing 178 bhp and 250 Nm of torque from 2000 rpm. Naturally, the Euro 5 engine is mated to a 7-speed DSG and power is channeled via VW’s XDS electronic differential lock. Compared to its predecessor, the 1194 kg new Polo is 25% more frugal with combined consumption of 16.9 km/l. VW calls this “textbook downsizing”. We agree.
Alongside the chilli red GTI is the CrossPolo with a “rugged, all-terrain look”. This pseudo-SUV variant of the Polo supermini sits 15mm higher than the standard car, as opposed to the GTI, which sits 15mm lower than the regular Polo. Besides the SUV-style body cladding and roof rails, the CrossPolo comes with really stylish 17-inch wheels and a wider range of interior trim colours. The first units will reach German customers in May; this model is bound to be popular if brought into Malaysia.
The second “Cross” model launched is the CrossGolf. Based on the Golf Plus, the CrossGolf aims to “bridge the gap between the SUV and MPV”. However, other than a raised driving position, we see very little of MPV or SUV qualities here – there’s no seating beyond five and no 4Motion AWD. However, like its smaller sibling, the CrossGolf gets SUV looks, 17-inch “Budapest” wheels, efficient TSI/TDI engines and DSG as an option. It’s raised by 20mm over the standard car.
The new Touareg SUV comes with VW’s first ever hybrid system. Consisting of a 3.3-litre V6 engine and an electric motor imaginatively called e-motor, the hybrid SUV can produce up to 375 bhp and 580 Nm while consuming only 12.2 km/l in the combined cycle. This Touareg can be solely propelled by electric at speeds of up to 50 km/h. Click here for more info and images.
Of the lot, the most recent online reveal was of the Sharan MPV, which we have detailed comprehensively in a recent post. Click here for information and the full gallery.
A live gallery of Volkswagen’s Geneva exhibits await you after the jump!
[zenphotopress number=999 album=899]
Looking to sell your car? Sell it with Carro.
la.. rendah je ke volkswagen sharon tu.. td yg posting sblm ni nampak besaq gedabak, tinggi mcm bas mini mcm saiz Naza Ria, Alphard.. Kalau rendah camni aku pun suka
Backdated
are you right there now paul? if yes how much is the ticket price?
**yawn** volkswagen,what a boring car
ooh,CrossPolo and Polo GTi are both so sexy!!VW Msia are gonna bring the 2-door variant for the GTi rite??I can't afford a Scirocco,but hell yeah i can afford a Polo GTi!!
notmyrealname said,
March 2, 2010 @ 11:29 pm
**yawn** volkswagen,what a boring car
———-
retards says vw boring. Maybe P1 is interesting.. lol
wow, the polo gti and crosspolo looks good.
No interior photos…
Nice job VW.
Hi Danny.
Is there any news on the Amarok though?
VGM please bring the new Polo GTi to M'sia
TQ
hello: Volkswagen Group Malaysia has no plans to bring in the Amarok. Production is currently only in left-hand drive. It's a very handsome truck, though. Here's the link to our previous post on the Amarok:
<a href="http://paultan.org/2009/12/03/volkswagen-amarok-pick-up-truck-finally-revealed/” target=”_blank”>http://paultan.org/2009/12/03/volkswagen-amarok-pick-up-truck-finally-revealed/
I just bought a VW Jetta. VW Rulez !
With all the demand from consumers for fuel efficient cars, it is nice to see now that auto manufacturers are starting to compete with each other to make better more fuel efficient cars. The great thing here is this industry put a lot of money into R&D and that means a lot will go into reducing pollution in our cities and I think that is something everyone can support.
I nearly mixed up with crosspolo and crossgolf.
These 2 models concept almost the same, will it be target the same range of market?
can't wait for the sharan to come. a proper european alternative to the estima.
Will be awaiting for its truck!!!!!!
NiceCar: They are of different size/class, crosspolo is Vios size and crossgolf is corolla altis size
By the way, VW car really looks boring and tasteless…..Macam Ubi Kayu.
All car design will settle into familiarity once it becomes popular.
VW renaissance in Malaysia is only recent, but we were so desperate for a Euro marque to take our eyes away from the familiar sight of Merc and Beemer that we "over-dosed" on VW.
If you remove all these external reasons when evaluating a design, you'll have to admit that VW designs are seldom dramatic, and are more functional and clean.
Sama la macam orang dah selalu makan McD mesti cakap boring punya, tapi sebenarnya fries McD mmg sedap, lazat dan tak berkhasiat!
Wonder how much the selling price for Polo GTi if bring it in to malaysia..
more or less RM150k lerr…no choice…
The 1.4 TSI, turbo & supercharged engine is presently the best engine in the world,coupled with the DSG,where even true sports car are envious of is perfect for Malaysia. It;s in the Golf and Scirocco too. Imagine that in every Wira/Waja! You get a 2.5 power and econnoy of a 1.6,road tax of a 1.4. That's not 'boring', thats innovation!
I want the Polo GTI, hope the price after come into msia will around 130k~140k.
Love the Sharan! Hate the new Toureg.