Thursday, 22 August 2013
Volkswagen India, the Indian subsidiary of Europe’s largest carmaker, launched its hatchback Cross Polo in the country on Thursday. “The Polo is an important car line in the Indian portfolio and with ongoing updates we keep it relevant and exciting for our customers. The Cross Polo has been created for those looking at a premium hatchback in a sporty crossover style,” Arvind Saxena, Managing Director, (Volkswagen Passenger Cars) Volkswagen Group Sales India, said.
The Cross Polo is nothing but a Polo with a rough road package to lure the SUV loving Indians. The hatchback sports chrome accented grille, new front and rear bumpers with silver scuff plates, smoked headlamps, black side cladding, black moulded covers for the wheel arches, silver roof rails and wing mirrors, and Cross Polo decals on the rear doors. The exterior features are aimed at giving the car a crossover appeal.
Equipments :
The equipment list of the Cross Polo includes ABS, dual airbags, Climatronic AC with pollen filter, 4-speaker 2-Din RCD 320 music system with USB, Aux-in, SD Card and Bluetooth connectivity, tilt and telescopic adjustable steering wheel, height adjustable driver seat, powered rear view mirrors, foglights, rear parking sensors and remote central locking.
Engine :
The Cross Polo is powered by the familiar 1.2 litre TDI diesel engine which is mated to a
5-speed manual gearbox. The oil burner puts out 75PS and 180 Nm of torque.
Colours :
The VW Cross Polo is available in three exterior color options – Flash Red, Reflex Silver and Deep Black Pearl. Only one variant is available.
The vehicle would be available for sales from August 23.
Price :
The Cross Polo is available in India at Rs 7.75 lakh.
