VW releases new Polo Hatchback

Automobile Central Enterprise Inc. (ACEI)—the official distributor of Volkswagen cars in the country—recently announced the arrival of the new Polo hatchback during the exclusive media preview at the VW BGC dealership. For 2015, the new Polo hatchback promises to deliver more of what a typical buyers want from a subcompact car. In terms of performance, the new Polo hatchback comes with a 1.6-liter, Euro-4 emission standard compliant multi-point injection gasoline engine that enables it to push a decent 105 hp and 153 Nm of torque via its 6-speed automatic transmission. It also comes with all the latest safety features including an anti-lock braking system, anti-theft with immobilizer and interior monitoring system, a crash-safe body design, front and rear seatbelts, SRS dual front airbags, ISOFIX and park distance control. Style-wise, Volkswagen designers have given the new Polo hatch a trendy and sporty look, including halogen headlamps with range adjustment, front and rear fog lamps, chrome-accent front grille, and 15-inch “Riverside” alloy wheels. Inside, the new hatch gets a multi-function leather steering wheel, “Livon” fabric seat material, 60:40 split-folding rear seats, RCD 320 with radio, CD, MP3, Aux-in, SD card/USB slot, Bluetooth connectivity, an air-conditioning system and a spacious rear boot. JP Orbeta, president and CEO of ACEI, said, “The Polo Hatchback is indeed a perfect combination of quality and driving pleasure and is targeted to be one of our volume sellers. Now on its fifth generation, the Polo hatchback offers excellent levels of comfort, functionality, reliability, and, long-term quality.” At a price of P950,000 and a low down payment package of P95,000, Volkswagen fanatics can now own a brand new Polo hatchback. Available colors include: Copper Orange, Candy White, Night Blue Metallic, Flash Red, and Carbon Steel Grey. To know more about the new Polo hatch, simply visit www.volkswagen.com.ph.