The new Polo Sedan has a distinctive and striking exterior design which not only makes it a sight to behold, but also a treat to drive. It measures 4 561mm in length, 1 752mm in width and 1 507mm in height.
Its sharp shoulder lines exude both power and elegance and it comes standard with LED headlights and taillights, a signature chrome grille, 16-inch alloy wheels (only available in the Life derivatives) and a chrome package with chrome window strips and chrome door handles that accentuate the striking look of the sedan.
It is equipped with features like keyless entry, ambient lighting and Climatronic’ air conditioning (only available in the Life derivatives), multi-function steering wheel and 521 litres of boot space.
Even more impressive is, it offers entertainment and connectivity features such as a 7-inch touchscreen radio, 10-inch touchscreen infotainment system equipped with wireless App-Connect and wireless mobile charging (only available in the Life derivatives) and eight sound speakers.
The new Polo Sedan has up to six airbags, electronic stability Control (ESC), multi-collision braking system, LED headlights and taillights, tyre pressure monitoring, park distance control in the rear, rear-view camera (only available in the Life derivatives) and hill start assist (only available in the Life Tiptronic derivative).
The sedan is available in three equipment lines; Polo Sedan, Polo Sedan Life and the Polo Sedan Life Tiptronic.
The Polo Sedan range comes fully equipped and has no optional features.
The top derivative of the model range, the Polo Sedan Life Tiptronic, is further equipped with hill start assist and a leather-wrapped multi-function steering wheel with shifting paddles.
The new Polo sedan model range is offered with the four-cylinder MPI petrol engine mated to a 5-speed manual or 6-speed Tiptronic transmission.
The engine delivers 81kW and 152Nm. It takes 11.2 seconds to reach 100km/h, the top speed is 190km/h and fuel consumption is 6.2 litres/100km.
The Tiptronic derivative delivers the same power and torque as the manual and takes 12.2 seconds to reach 100km/h. The top speed is 187km/h and fuel consumption is 6.5 litres/100km.
Pricing starts at R318 300 and includes a 3-year/120 000km warranty, a 3 year/ 45 000km EasyDrive Service Plan and a 12-year anti-corrosion warranty. The service interval is 15 000km. Customers have the option to extend EasyDrive Maintenance and EasyDrive Service Plans up to 10 years/300 000km.
Source: MotorPress
