Volkswagen officially unveils 2011 Polo Sedan for the Russian market
German carmaker Volkswagen recently unveiled the 2011 Polo Sedan in Moscow billed as the first VW ever to be specifically designed for the market of Russia. Although Russia gets the first taste of the first trunked VW Polo, it will not be very exclusive for long since it is expected to hit the North American shore by next year to help the carmaker stay on target for 800,000 sold units annually by 2018.
Russians like their American counterparts have preferred the notchbacks instead of the hatchbacks despite the obvious functional advantage.
VW fits the Russian version of the Polo sedan with a 1.6L 103 horsepower engine that is coupled with either a 6-speed automatic gearbox or 5-speed manual transmission.
The new Volkswagen Polo will be offered in the US either as the same variant or with the 1.2L TSI four-cylinder turbocharged powerplant.
The Russian version of the VW Polo was tested over a long-period of time to make sure that it will be able to satisfy owners who will have to deal with the different street conditions and climate of Russia. Aside from the standard safety elements, the car’s body is also made from non-corrosive galvanized metal and a suspensions system prepped up for bad roads.
VW already did accept advanced sales prior to the launch but the VW sedan was officially uncovered before an audience of 200 high profile guests in Moscow.
The new vehicle adds to the bestsellers of VW in Russia like the Jetta and the Passat.
The sticker price on the polo starts at a little more than 10,000 Euros.
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