We recently shared that Volkswagen India is planning to launch a new 1.5-litre diesel version of its Polo hatch replacing the older 1.6-litre variant and now there are reports coming that the company is also planning to bring in the off-roading capable CrossPolo in India to excite touring/off-roading lovers.
For your information, Polo’s rebadged version Skoda Fabia has already got such variant and now seeing increasing Mini-SUVs or off-roading craze in India, Volkswagen is doing preparations to bring in the Polo-based crossover. The crossover will not only look rugged but also got all the elements, which you wow.
Volkswagen hasn’t officially announced the launch schedule, however we are expecting it to launch by the last quarter of 2013. The CrossPolo will feature 17-inch alloy wheels, black plastic molding around the wheel arches, bumpers, and side sills, which make it more aggressive. It also gets the silver anodized roof rails.
Taken from classic Polo styling are the upper radiator grille with its chrome inlay and the VW logo integrated here; the same applies to the dual headlights with standard daytime running lights. The side profile of the CrossPolo also shows very tough qualities. Here sporty black wheelarch extensions and coordinated body sills set the styling. The latter continue visually into the lower door area. In off-road driving and in the jungle of metropolitan parking spaces, these rugged plastic guards protect the car from damage. Fitting the character of the CrossPolo are the 17-inch alloy wheels (“Budapest” style) in 5-spoke design with size 215/40 tyres.
The CrossPolo got silver anodized roof rails, helping it to look more aggressive. They are a traditional feature on this model, and are certainly not just decorative. They can be used to mount roof boxes and carrier systems with a weight of up to 75 kilograms. Colour coordinated with the roof railing, like on the previous model: the door mirrors that are always painted in silver. At the rear, the CrossPolo continues the rugged all-terrain look in the bumper, whose lower section is also designed in a black, rugged plastic. At its center, a separate section painted in silver catches the eye that is styled to look like a diffuser.
The new CrossPolo also shows off its versatile talents when it comes to space and efficient space utilization. As mentioned, the rear bench can be folded with a standard 60:40 split. When it is completely folded, the car’s cargo capacity increases from 280 to 952 litres. The dual cargo floor – adjustable to two height levels – creates a continuously level loading surface. Four tie-down eyes simplify secure fastening of the cargo to be transported, while two hooks in the side trim panels keep bags from tipping over. Volkswagen CrossPolo is expected to be the first car to get the company’s 1.5-litre four-cylinder diesel engine, which is exclusively made for India.
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