Volkswagen Polo render 1

The sixth-generation Volkswagen Polo will reportedly make its market debut by June 2017. The message was made clear in a report by Wards Auto, which focused on the possibility of Volkswagen’s Landaben plant in Spain adding a second model to its production lines.

Currently, Volkswagen’s Spanish facility only produces the compact Polo, delivering up to 1,400 units a week. In any case, production for the next-gen Polo is expected to be underway not to long from now, with Volkswagen already investing a total of 900 million euros (RM4.12 billion) in the plant for this reason.

The next-gen Polo is expected to adopt the Volkswagen Group’s smallest modular platform, known as the MQB A0. For styling, several reports suggest that the new Polo will be inspired by the brand’s latest concept models, one such example being the new T-Cross Breeze. Pictured in this story are design renders by graphic artist Theophilus Chin, showcasing what he believes the next-gen Polo could look like based on the new Passat B8’s design.

Volkswagen Polo render 2

There’s isn’t much else we can tell you about the new Polo just yet, but it wouldn’t surprise us to see a string of three- and four-cylinder turbocharged petrol and diesel engines featured. Similar to what’s available now, transmission options may also include a six-speed torque converter auto, a dual-clutch DSG unit and even a five-speed manual.

Beyond this, other reports claim that all-electric and plug-in hybrid variants of the Polo are likely to be made — coinciding with Volkswagen’s ambitions to introduce a horde of electrified vehicles in the near future.

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