It’s been quite a while since the Volkswagen Polo received an update in Malaysia. While the rest of the world has been able to buy the latest Mk6 model since late 2017, we’re still only getting the previous Mk5 model – a car that last received a facelift in 2015. But it looks like that could change, as Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) posted images of the Mk6 on social media today.
The company showed both the standard model on Instagram and the hot 200 PS GTI on Facebook, which is strange because it has always been very deliberate in showing Malaysian-spec cars that have either already been launched, or are about to be (it has since pulled both posts). It may seem like a small thing, but the fact that VPCM chose two different versions of the car to show simultaneously hints that something deeper might be underfoot.
However, the situation surrounding the Polo is complicated to say the least. Our Polo is currently locally assembled using CKD packs from India, which also still builds and sells the old model. So a new CKD version – at least from the South Asian country – is unlikely, though bringing the packs in from Europe, like the Tiguan and Passat, could be a viable option.
Of course, VPCM could also choose to fully import the Polo, just like the Mk5 Polo 1.2 TSI and GTI some years ago. But this would definitely push prices upwards (likely far above the RM100k mark, just like the TSI), rendering it a bit player in such a price-sensitive market. Should the GTI arrive here, it would almost certainly be a CBU import, much like the Golf GTI and R.
It remains to be seen which path VPCM will take with the Polo – assuming, of course, that the little hatch is indeed coming to Malaysia, and these were not just a couple of throwaway social media posts. What do you think – is the Polo making its way here, and if so, would you buy one?
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This baby Golf surely best buy @ pre-owned 63k.
Outdated cars
I will not not not buy vw
Next 2-3 years, MK7 models will be launch, and….
this latest Mk6 model since late 2017, we get it 30months later.
There is 3 type of 1.0 3cyl engines, they sell all it here.
Rm69k 1.0L
Rm75k 1.0T
Rm85k 1.0TSI
Follow the existing price range.
(LIKE) VW POLO
(DISLIKE) PROTON BINYUE X50
Nice car. Solid and eye catching
Lesson learned after owning a CBU Polo 1.2TSI for 7 years.. Size of a Myvi (or even smaller) for the price of a Civic, but maintenance of German luxury brand..
Don’t be fool thinking CBU and CKD Polo share the same parts, they don’t as suppliers are different..
Agree, still owning it on my 8th year. Had gone through hell with it. Burning my wallet like no tomorrow. Even had it overhauled.
I just spent another rm2k today at the workshop.. geezz…
mine is already 8 yrs or so. the usual wear & tear. so far still happy with it
Too little too late
The GTI won’t come cheap as before. A bigger engine and essentially a bigger car too. Expect prices to be north of 150k this time around.
VW models always have a set of nice rims.
Really really like the new design of interior
but that front end especially headlights.. why?!
MK6 is coming tho they launch MK8 already? lel
whats is vpcm even upto? bringing it in after so long? waiting for their competitors to release an equally updated and good bargain? they outta be smart to locally assemble since there are more competitors in this “price-sensitive market”, not like they have a good track record with their after sales anyways.