2018 Volkswagen Polo Mk6 – new photos released

2018 Volkswagen Polo Mk6 – new photos released

Volkswagen has released a fresh batch of photos of its new supermini, the Volkswagen Polo Mk6, which was unveiled in June. Notably, the images give us the first look of the standard variant – the car was initially shown in R-Line and Beats versions.

To recap, the sixth-generation model is larger than ever – it’s 81 mm longer (4,053 mm), 94 mm wider (1,751 mm) and 7 mm lower (1,446 mm) than the Mk5, and has a 94 mm longer wheelbase (2,564 mm). It finally moves to the ubiquitous MQB platform – utilising the smaller A0 variant introduced on the SEAT Ibiza – and is torsionally stiffer than before without any increase in body weight.

In order to match the new bones, the new Polo has been given a sharper, more assertive look, gaining more than a few cues from big brother Golf. The headlights, optionally available with LED technology, are placed lower than before, while reprofiled air intakes emphasise the car’s width.

Along the sides, the new arrow-shaped double character lines, combined with the three-dimensional tail lights (LED items are again an option), provide greater definition. Buyers will no longer get the option of a three-door bodystyle – it’s five-door only from here on out – but they will be able to choose from a total of 14 exterior colours and twelve wheel designs ranging from 14 to 18 inches in diameter.

2018 Volkswagen Polo Mk6 – new photos released

The interior sees a more substantial makeover, with a new dual-layer horizontal dashboard design that places greater emphasis on customisation – there are four dashpad colours and 11 seat cover designs available. The new 11.7-inch Active Info Display digital instrument cluster has higher definition and serves up more information in a more logical manner than the previous system offered on other Volkswagen models.

Next-generation infotainment systems on offer have screens measuring either 6.4 or 8.0 inches (the latter has a glass cover) and can be used to send information to be displayed on the Active Info Display. New options include App Connect with MirrorLink, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, a wireless smartphone charger, keyless entry and a 300-watt sound system in conjunction with the aforementioned Beats model.

Safety kit has been expanded to include standard-fit Front Assist with City Emergency Braking and Pedestrian Monitoring, Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Traffic Alert, semi-automated Park Assist, Driver Alert System and Automatic Post-Collision Braking System. Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is again offered as an option, but it can now operate at speeds of 210 km/h and incorporates a Stop & Go function.

2018 Volkswagen Polo Mk6 – new photos released

Three 1.0 litre three-cylinder petrol engines will be offered at launch, including a base MPI naturally-aspirated mill in either 65 PS/95 Nm or 75 PS forms and a five-speed manual gearbox, or a 95 PS/175 Nm TSI turbocharged version optionally available with a seven-speed DSG dual-clutch transmission.

By the end of the year, the range will be filled out to include a 115 PS/200 Nm version of the 1.0 TSI, plus a 150 PS/250 Nm 1.5 TSI four-pot with Active Cylinder Management (ACT) and a 200 PS/320 Nm 2.0 TSI in the GTI, all of which are available with either a six-speed manual or the DSG. Also to be offered is a 1.6 TDI turbodiesel in 80 PS/250 Nm and 95 PS forms, as well as a 90 PS/175 Nm 1.0 TGI natural gas engine.

As usual, the chassis sports MacPherson strut suspension at the front and a rear torsion beam with an anti-roll bar. A sports suspension is also available with a 15 mm lower ride height, which can optionally be coupled with adaptive dampers.


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Jonathan Lee

After trying to pursue a career in product design, Jonathan Lee decided to make the sideways jump into the world of car journalism instead. He therefore appreciates the aesthetic appeal of a car, but for him, the driving experience is still second to none.

 

Comments

  • Golfer on Aug 29, 2017 at 9:18 pm

    VWs just keep getting better and better. Would love to have one of these as a daily commute car.

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    • Nederina on Aug 30, 2017 at 10:16 am

      I am sorry but Proton Iriz is a better looking car

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      • johnas on Aug 30, 2017 at 10:32 am

        But all hip youngsters taknak P1.

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      • Golfer on Aug 30, 2017 at 2:28 pm

        Sure. Then just go buy your Potong Iriz then.

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      • iriz??? are u kidding me?? iriz looks sooo ugly yet unsettle sofistikated design. the finishing so unmatch between frontial, side profile to rear elevation. amatur-ish profile and over-design looked. All new Jazz and All new rio are way better than that!

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  • Saga2 FLX front. But sausageoverlord copying is okays cuz even thou they cut their design budget kaw kaw, fanbois will still buy like its a new thing.

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    • timor on Aug 29, 2017 at 9:46 pm

      John. First pass your SPM. Then write something with common sense. Now your comments reflect your maturity. You talk like a small kid!

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    • shalegas on Aug 29, 2017 at 9:49 pm

      John – Proton will surely have Active Info Display – but only in 2040.

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      • Thats nothing more than putting a china LCD screen in front. I rather P1 use Continental MY developed windscreen HUD Info Display.

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    • Henry on Aug 29, 2017 at 11:02 pm

      Sausageoverlord or not, they have no problems selling the cars. Live with it, son.

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      • They oso have no problems cheating nor find a unimportant fall guy for it. So whats ur point?

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        • Henry on Aug 30, 2017 at 8:14 am

          Talk about cheating. LOL. You get my point.

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          • Nope. Please state clearly as nobody can read ur mind thru the internet.

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    • Sometimes, I wonder if you are a village idiot, or simply just a bot

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  • Very nice car. Well designed and made.

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    • Looks like Saga Hatchback

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      • Thats what I said. Apparently VW fansies cant take it that their sausagelord copied design from a lowly unknown branded car.

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        • Henry on Aug 30, 2017 at 9:54 am

          Only a person with a twisted mind will say this. It should be the other way round.

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          • versa on Aug 30, 2017 at 10:06 am

            How come? Saga been here earlier than sagaish polo

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          • Oreally? U mean VW as side business oso created time machine to go back prior to FLX launch and came out with Polo6 but they choose to cold-storage it until now? U winlor!

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        • Henry on Aug 30, 2017 at 11:34 am

          You must be still drinking milk from a bottle when VW was collaborating with P1 and almost got “married.”

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          • versa on Aug 30, 2017 at 12:22 pm

            Saga BLM launched wayyyy before that

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          • So u mean during that “collabo” VW went and stole Saga FLX design, yet ini salahan P1? What logic is this?

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  • Gracke on Aug 29, 2017 at 11:35 pm

    Very big and more space this time. 1.0TSI is the most affordable and powerful turbocharge performance car!!

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  • kritik on Aug 29, 2017 at 11:53 pm

    overall nice la but i feel like that headlamp is overdone and may look terrible in real life

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  • Just wondering whether it comes with a DRY CLUTCH OR WET CLUTCH DSG Gearbox ?

    Anyone?

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    • dsggate on Aug 30, 2017 at 10:07 am

      Dry or wet it still a disaster

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      • kzm (Member) on Aug 30, 2017 at 10:47 am

        oni DQ200 7-speed DSG variant have quite problem though. Others are quite ok

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        • Hallow on Aug 31, 2017 at 6:36 pm

          These clowns who comment here never own a VW. Dude, the DQ200 is completely reliable since 2014, it’s been fixed long time ago.

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  • Lucky Gong on Aug 30, 2017 at 4:40 am

    Looks good for the new polo! Still 7 speed DSG mah?

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  • With this, going to get one!

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  • heyheyman123 on Aug 30, 2017 at 6:31 am

    Nice but the front headlamps look very ugly

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  • Ben Yap on Aug 30, 2017 at 9:02 am

    “plus a 150 Nm/250 Nm 1.5 TSI four-pot with Active Cylinder Management (ACT)”.

    is it a 150PS instead of Nm?

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  • Mig29 on Aug 30, 2017 at 9:20 am

    VW POLO vs HONDA JAZZ which one the best choice?

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  • applegreen on Aug 30, 2017 at 9:49 am

    Desirable. But when CKDed in malaysia the interior will be boring to look, not so vibrant like the photos above

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    • Interior too much shiny orange plastic. U really like that?

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      • applegreen on Aug 30, 2017 at 1:02 pm

        I like because the colour will blend with car body colour, similar to volkswagen beetle.

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        • Then let me intro u to Renault Captur. Dashboard hard shiny plastics all round is colour matched to body. Somemore much bigger than Polo and at cheaper price. Bila mau order?

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  • Mr. Octopus on Aug 30, 2017 at 12:06 pm

    I hope everyone keeps talking crap about VW so car buyers will shy away from the brand, keeping the price low for us few ;-)

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    • VW FOR LIFE...REST OF YALL GET A LIFE! on Aug 30, 2017 at 3:16 pm

      Yeah man.. keep trashing VW…they keep them prices even lower for us..hahahah..

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  • horrayooi on Aug 30, 2017 at 12:19 pm

    Fire the body designer, still look like the old model. They can do better with more curves like Toyota CHR or Honda Jazz.

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    • Mr. Octopus on Aug 30, 2017 at 2:14 pm

      Its what VW is all about. Every new model must always have similarities to the previous ones. A great example is the Golf Mk1 all the way to Mk7. Its the heritage that keeps their fans with them.

      If they designed it with more curves, it would be called a Baby Beetle.

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      • VW FOR LIFE YALL on Aug 30, 2017 at 4:44 pm

        Yup…germans are not into curvy crap for sedans…japs luv it due to their obssession with explicit materials…get it

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  • Semi-Value (Member) on Aug 30, 2017 at 1:46 pm

    looks like china car

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  • When it’s coming to Malaysia
    That’s all I want to know, lol

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  • Anyone know when is this car coming to malaysia?

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  • Nicholas Ho on Feb 02, 2018 at 12:55 pm

    When will it coming to Malaysia? It’s already half year since it’s rebut

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    • and I wondered how much would it cost. When are we getting the CKD version.

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  • Arthur on Oct 19, 2018 at 2:27 pm

    reading the comments here is really a good past time…

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  • June 2017 until December 2018 still nothing.

    VPCM is an absolute shit.

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  • When will the new polo enter our market?????

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