2024 Volkswagen Polo: A Detailed Look At The Compact Car

2024 Volkswagen Polo Exterior Front Angle View FlagshipDrive.com

The 2024 Volkswagen Polo arrived with notable updates and price adjustments to compete with the Vauxhall Corsa, Renault Clio, and Hyundai i20. Available in 85TSI Life, 85TSI Style, and GTI trim levels, the new Polo is available with automatic transmissions and front wheel drive. The manual gearbox is no longer available as the 70TSI Life. In addition to new features, As with the Golf, Volkswagen bumped up the prices of the 2024 Polo by $500, $1050, and $700 for the Life, Style, and GTI versions respectively. The new Polo continues with a wheelbase that measures 2,564 mm, giving the hot hatch its good cabin space. Prices of the new VW Polo start at $29,490 for the 85TSI Life model, and up to $40,390 for the Polo GTI version. 

Overview Of The 2024 Volkswagen Polo

2024 VW Polo Exterior Rear Angle View

The highlights of the 2024 VW Polo include the 18-inch GTI alloy wheels, 8.0-inch infotainment, and Illuminated LED grille strip. There are so many standard features that make even the base Life variant good for most buyers. I recommend the Style model, which adds features like LED Matric headlights and a. 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster. The Top GTI version is perfect if you need extra performance behind the wheel, as well as GTI styling on the inside and out. 

2024 VW Polo Pricing

Prices of the new Polo start at $29,490 for the 85TSI Life version, and up to $40,390 for the top-of-the-line GTI model.

Here is a detailed pricing table per trim

Volkswagen Polo Trim LevelPricing in 2024 
2024 Polo 85TSI Life model$29,490
2024 Polo 85TSI Style$32,540
2024 Polo GTI$40,390

2024 Polo Engine Options

For the 2024 model year, the Polo Life and Style trim levels are powered by a 1.0-liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine, which produces 85 kW and 200 Nm of torque. Power goes to the front wheels via the seven-speed dual-clutch automatic. 

Under the hood, the 2024 Polo GTI has a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder, which produces up to 147 kW and 320 Nm of torque. Unlike the seven-speed dual-clutch auto on the Life and Style trims, the GTI model has a six-speed dual-clutch automatic. 

All 2024 VW Polo models have front-wheel drive.

Fuel Efficiency

The 2024 VW Polo has a good fuel consumption rate. The Polo 1.0L TSI version consumes 5.4 liters per 100 km. The Polo GTI, which has a 2.0-litre turbocharged, has a fuel consumption rate of 6.5 litres per 100 km

Both the 1.0-liter and 2.0-liter 2024 Polo versions use 95 RON premium unleaded fuel.

Dimensions And Capacity

The 2024 Volkswagen Polo continues to offer a seating capacity of 5 passengers. The cabin offers lots of headroom and legroom in both the front and rear seats. 

In dimensions, the 2024 VW Polo measures 4,074 mm in length, 1,751 mm in width, and 1,439 mm in height. The wheelbase measures 2,564 mm on the new Polo, which contributes to the hatch’s great space. Speaking of space, this hatch can carry lots of stuff. The 2024 Polo has a truck/boot space of 351 liters, which is enough for family luggage. 

Interior and Features

2024 Volkswagen Polo Interior View

Depending on trim level, these are the interior features you should expect on the 2024 Volkswagen Polo. 

Polo 85TSI Life

  • These are the standard features on the 2024 Volkswagen 85TSI Life trim:
  • Rear-view camera
  • Automatic LED headlights
  • Rain-sensing wipers
  • 15-inch alloy wheels
  • Manual air conditioning
  • 8.0-inch infotainment touchscreen with wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
  • Wireless smartphone charging
  • Seven airbags
  • Autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection
  • 8.0-inch instrument display
  • Lane-keep assist
  • Front and rear parking sensors
  • Cruise control

85TSI Style (adds over Life):

  • Dual-zone climate control
  • Matrix LED headlights with adaptive high-beam
  • LED tail-lights with dynamic indicators
  • 16-inch alloy wheels
  • Semi-automatic reverse parking
  • Front fog lights
  • 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster
  • Illuminated LED grille strip
  • Ambient interior lighting
  • Comfort sports front seats

Polo GTI (adds over Style):

  • Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
  • Sports seats with tartan-patterned upholstery
  • 18-inch alloy wheels
  • GTI styling
  • Metallic paint
  • Satellite navigation
  • Sports steering wheel with shift paddles
  • Sports suspension

2024 Volkswagen Polo Available Packages

2024 VW Pollo 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster

For customers who want some extra out of their car, Volkswagen offers different packages for the 2024 VW Polo.

Vision and Tech Package ($1,700)

For the 2024 Polo, the Vision And Tech Package adds wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, satellite navigation, a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, adaptive cruise control, lane centering, and voice control. This package costs $1,700.

Sound And Tech Package ($1,900)

This Sound and Tech Package adds keyless entry and start voice control and a Beats sound system

A Panoramic Sunroof is optional for $1650.

2024 Volkswagen Polo Safety

Standard safety features on the 2024 VW Polo include  Lane-keep assist, Reversing camera, Autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection, and Driver fatigue detection. It also comes standard with Front and rear parking sensors, along with Front, front-side, center, and curtain airbags.

Safety Ratings

ANCAP Rating: Five stars (based on 2017 testing)

Adult Occupant Protection: 96%

Child Occupant Protection: 85%

Pedestrian Protection: 76%

Safety Assist: 59%

Servicing

For the 1.0L TSI Polo version, the first five services cost capped at $455, $748, $442, $1008, and $442. 

The 2024 Polo GTI trim’s first five services cost capped at $484, $687, $484, $1598, and $484.

Warranty

The 2024 VW Polo comes with a five-year, unlimited-kilometer warranty

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