Buoyed by the success of Polo in the domestic circuit, Volkswagen has recently launched the 1.6L variant of its hatchback Polo in the Indian market. It may be recalled here that the company launched the 1.2L Polo in the Indian market in March this year which has got an overwhelming response from the Indian consumer.

Although the Polo will be rolled out from the Chakan plant of the company; it will have a 4-cylinder petrol engine and is paired with a 5-speed manual gear box. According to the press release issued by the company for the launch of the product, it is claimed to have a fuel efficiency of 15.96 km/litre.

Volkswagen India director for passenger cars Neeraj Garg said that with the launch of the 1.6L variant, it will infuse more fun and excitement into the product.

The company has ensured that it keeps the features of the 1.2L variant intact. It may be noted here that the company has launched this model with a price tag of Rs. 6.1 lakh and the 1.2L variant is available for Rs. 4.8 Lakh.