AW MY21 70TSI Trendline Hatchback 5dr DSG 7sp 1.0T Volkswagen's sixth-generation Polo hatch range launched in early 2018 and includes Trendline, Comfortline and Style variants, topped by the hot-shot GTI. Based on Golf/Tiguan architecture, the interior and (351-litre) boot are impressively spacious. Low -speed autonomous emergency braking and pedestrian detection are standard, while adaptive cruise control and autonomous reverse braking are optional. Trendline Polos come as a five-speed manual, while Comfortlines get a six-speed manual: both are available with a seven-speed DSG. There are two three-cylinder 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engines " a 70kW/175Nm version and a peppier 85kW/200Nm variant " plus a 147kW/320Nm 2.0-litre used in the rapid (zero to 100km/h in 6.7sec) Polo GTI.
ABS brakes automatically sense when a tire has stopped rotating under extreme braking, and will modulate the brake pressure to allow the tire to rotate.This increases the vehicles ability to turn while braking.
Stability control automatically senses when the vehicles handling limits have been exceeded and reduces engine power and/or applies select brakes to help prevent the driver from losing control of the vehicle.
Front-impact airbags for the driver and passenger have been designed to protect the head during a frontal crash.
Side impact airbags for the front seats have been designed to protect the torso during a side impact collision.
Overhead airbags are used to protect the occupant's heads in the event of a side collision or rollover.
Seatbelt pretensioners automatically tighten seatbelts to place the occupant in the optimal seating position during a collision.
Anti-whiplash head restraints actively react to rear collision forces and craddle the occupants head in an effort to reduce the likelihood of a whiplash injury.
The vehicle is equipped with a means of anticipating and/or detecting unwanted vehicle intrusion. The vehicle is equipped with an ignition disable device that will prevent the engine from starting if the correct original manufacturer key is not used.
| Seat Capacity | 5 |
|---|---|
| Transmission Type | Sports Automatic Dual Clutch |
| Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gear No. | 7 |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion |
| Rim Material | Steel |
| Rim Front | 15x5.5 |
| Rim Rear | 15x5.5 |
| Tyres Front | 185/65 R15 |
| Tyres Rear | 185/65 R15 |
| Length (mm) | 4053 |
|---|---|
| Body Width (mm) | 1751 |
| Body height (mm) | 1446 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2548 |
| Door | 5 Doors Hatch |
| Engine Configuration | 3 Cylinders, 1.0 Litre |
| Consumption | 5 L/100km |
| Engine Type | Piston |
| Engine Location | Front |
| Engine Size CC | 999 |
| Engine Intro | Turbo Intercooled |
| Engine Config | In-line |
| Fuel Capacity (L) | 40 |
| Fuel Delivery | Direct Injection |