Cheapest VW launched in Malaysia: VW Polo Sedan!

[Won]

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Yesterday, members of the media were flown in to Langkawi (in typical VW flair) for the launch of the new Volkswagen Polo Sedan. Priced at RM99,888 (OTR excluding insurance and roadtax) it is admittedly just a smidgen under RM100k, but remains as the most affordable Volkswagen yet and will no doubt compete fiercely against its Japanese rivals.

Let's quickly go through the numbers under the bonnet: 1.6L naturally aspirated engine, good for 105PS/153Nm. This powerplant is mated to a 6-speed Tiptronic automatic box. Zerotohundred dispatched in a claimed 12.3 seconds, with a top speed of 183km/h. Fair numbers for an engine this size, but nothing that seems too exciting. Combined fuel consumption is said to be 6.5litres/100km; this at least was impressive.

View the car from the front and you see the Polo's familiar 'face'. There's a fair amount of chrome - front grille, air-dam, fog lamp surrounds and trunk. There's also height adjustable halogen headlights and green tinted heat absorbing glass. As standard, you also get 15-inch alloys (spare is a 14-inch steel wheel). Six exterior shades are offered - the ever popular Candy White, Flash Red, Terra Beige, Shadow Blue, Reflex Silver and Deep Black.

The chrome theme continues on the inside with the interior chrome package (light switches, AC vents, steering wheel accent, handbrake lever knob, gearshift). Seats are upholstered in 'Merlin' fabric while steering wheel, gearshift knob, handbrake lever, gearshift boot are wrapped in leather. The instrument cluster displays speedometer, tachometer, trip odometer, and digital clock. In-car entertainment comes in the form of a radio with CD-MP3/WMA player, with four speakers.

Safety is and has always been a priority to Volkswagen, and this is echoed within the Polo Sedan. Four airbags (driver, front passenger, side airbags) comes as standard. You also get the usual acronyms - ABS (anti-lock braking system), EBD (electronic brake-pressure distribution) as well as pinch-guard safety for all four one-touch power windows.

The VW Polo Sedan will be sold as CBU (from India) and is currently offered in select markets only - India, South Africa, China, Russia, Malaysia. At time of writing, there are no plans to CKD the Polo Sedan but, as we found out during the press conference, VGM might consider the option depending on market demand.

What do you think of the Polo Sedan? Let us know your thoughts in via comments below!

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You can view all the pictures from the launch here.

 

[l2s_turbo]

wow! any sneak preview of the car's view?

 

[Won]

wow! any sneak preview of the car's view?

Sorry; there was a technical error earlier and the article was published without pictures. I've corrected this now :)

 

[l2s_turbo]

Wow.. quite nice also.. thanks for the updates!

 

[Jutan Supplier]

with insurance & roadtax... more than RM100k

 

[PUTRA14]

sorry noob question,so is the price only applicable in langkawi (free trade zone) or throughout country?

 

[Won]

sorry noob question,so is the price only applicable in langkawi (free trade zone) or throughout country?

Price is applicable throughout Peninsula Malaysia. IINM, it is priced at RM102,888 in Sabah/Sarawak.

 

[ixeo]

1.6L..meh.. would be great if it was one of the turbocharged engines.

 

[Prabakar Naidu]

I have driven this car in India before during my college days, but it was the TDI version.

Nothing fantastic for this segment, but just its a car from VW.

 

[6UE5t]

The hatchback looks much better.

 

[rewlie]

VSC / turbo has been pulled out, no more fun..

 

[Tan Kin Sung]

Did a test drive earlier today and you just have to love those European finish and feel of the car. Great solid interior. Nice 1.6 engine just right for those who are not looking for something from a rocket ship but need the extra power to overtake on the freeways. Quiet when drive gently and purr nicely when you are hard no the pedal. 1.6 mated with a 6 speed auto is just sweet with minimum jerking when it changes gear. Suspension and lower body is just some of the best out there. Steering and brakes can be a bit light for my liking but who's complaining when you are looking for a decent family mover. Looks and interior can be a bit boring but to be honest it speaks mature and reliable and just the group of people this car is targeted for those executive with a small family looking for a good and reliable car around the price. Overall I think for RM 106,xxx OTR is a real bargain and is comes with 5 years warranty with unlimited mileage.

 

[LaDyMaN]

just like Proton FLX

 

[DanzEterna]

it would be good if it was a DSG gearbox...