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New Volkswagen Polo goes on sale in Brazil

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The 6th generation Volkswagen Polo, which was globally unveiled in June this year, goes on sale in the Brazilian market with prices starting at BRL 49,990.

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Features include the optional 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, 8-inch touchscreen with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and Mirrorlink capability, multifunction steering wheel, reversing camera, automatic climate control, Kessy & Go, Park Pilot (parking sensors), front & side airbags (4), fatigue detection, ESC, Traction Control, and Hill Hold Control.

The top-spec Highline trim gets 16-inch alloy wheels. The TSI versions get disc brakes at all four corners.

Powertrains
The engine options start with a 1.0L 3-cylinder MPI, producing 84 hp and 102 Nm (75 lb-ft) of torque with ethanol, and 75 hp and 94 Nm (69 lb-ft) with gasoline, paired with a 5-speed manual transmission. There’s also a 1.6L motor, producing 117 hp and 162 Nm (119 lb-ft) of torque with ethanol, and 110 hp and 155 Nm (114 lb-ft) with gasoline, paired with a 5-speed manual. Rounding off the engine options is a 1.0L 3-cylinder TSI, producing 128 hp and 200 Nm (148 lb-ft) of torque with ethanol, and 116 hp and 200 Nm (148 lb-ft) with gasoline, paired with a 6-speed automatic.

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The lesser variants get less-jazzy interiors with analogue dials and an audio/FM player in place of a touchscreen.

Source: VW Brazil, car.blog.br

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