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2018 Volkswagen Polo Launch Edition Pricing and Spec
From
$15,200
excl. on-roads
Overview
The 2018 Volkswagen Polo LAUNCH EDITION is a front wheel drive 5 Door Hatchback that was released to the Australian market on 2nd January 2018 classified as a AW MY18. The Volkswagen Polo is regarded as a light built in South Africa with prices from a dealer as a used car starting at $15,200.
The Volkswagen Polo is a front wheel drive 5 door with 5 seats, powered by a 1.0L Turbo 3 Cylinder engine that has 85 kW of power (at 5000 rpm) and 200 Nm of torque (at 2000 rpm) via a 6 Speed Manual. Volkswagen claims the Polo LAUNCH EDITION uses 5.1L/100km of premium unleaded petrol in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 116g of CO2. It has a 40L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 784km per full tank.
The Volkswagen Polo measures 1446mm (56.9 inches) in height, 4053mm (159.6 inches) in length, 1751mm (68.9 inches) in width with a 2548mm (100.3 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1116kg (2460.4 lbs) of unladen weight. The Polo LAUNCH EDITION comes standard with 195/55 R16 front tyres and 195/55 R16 rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 36 month, unlimited kilometre warranty.
The 2018 Volkswagen Polo LAUNCH EDITION has a 147mm ground clearance with a 1100kg braked and 570kg unbraked towing capacity.
The Volkswagen Polo has received a 5 star rating from ANCAP. The VIN number can be found on the Driver Side Inner Guard and the compliance plate is located on the RH Door Apert. on Lower B-Pill. An example VIN number would be similar to WVWZZZAWZ#*123456.
Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
Specifications
| Type | Turbo Direct Fuel Injection |
|---|---|
| Size (cc) | 999 |
| Size (L) | - |
| Induction | Turbo 3 Cylinder |
| Camshaft | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | 12 |
| Power | 85kW |
| Power RPM | 5000 |
| Torque | 200Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 |
| Bore Stroke | 74.5x76.4 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.50 |
| Transmission | 6 Speed Manual |
|---|---|
| Final Gear Ratio | 0.000 |
| Suspension Front | coil spring, macpherson strut, independent |
| Suspension Rear | coil spring, torsion bar |
| Steering Mechanism | RACK & PINION - POWER ASSISTED |
| Drive | FWD |
| Fuel Combined (L/100km) | 5.1 |
|---|---|
| Fuel Urban (L/100km) | 6.2 |
| Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km) | 4.4 |
| Tank Size (L) | 40 |
| Fuel Type | premium unleaded petrol |
| e10 Compatible | - |
| CO2 Combined | 116 |
| CO2 Urban | - |
| CO2 Extra Urban | - |
| Brake Front | DISC - VENTILATED |
|---|---|
| Brake Rear | DRUM |
| Tyre Front | 195/55 R16 |
| Tyre Rear | 195/55 R16 |
| Front Rim Size | 6.5Jx16 |
| Rear Rim Size | 6.5Jx16 |
| Vehicle Height (mm) | 1446 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Length (mm) | 4053 |
| Vehicle Width (mm) | 1751 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 147 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2548 |
| Turning Circle (m) | 10.6 |
| Unladen Weight (kg) | 1116 |
| Gross Combined Weight (kg) | - |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (kg) | - |
| Track Front | - |
| Track Rear | - |
| Towing Capacity Brake (kg) | 1100 |
| Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg) | 570 |
| Compliance Plate Location | RH Door Apert. on Lower B-Pill |
|---|---|
| Country Of Origin | South Africa |
| Number of Doors | 5 |
| Seats | 5 |
| Service Interval KMs | 15 |
| Service Interval Months | 12 |
| VIN Location | Driver Side Inner Guard |
| VIN Number | WVWZZZAWZ#*123456 |
| Warranty KMs | 999 |
| Warranty Months | 36 |
| Discontinued Date | 31/07/2018 |
| ANCAP Rating | 5 |
|---|---|
| Euro Air Pollution Standard | EURO 6 |