New Polo takes swing at Fiesta

Autoexpress has exclusive news on the new Volkswagen Polo, due to be released in Summer 2009.

It's a hole new look for the Polo. Volkswagen is upping the stakes for its long-serving supermini in a bid to keep up with the trendy new Ford Fiesta.As our exclusive images reveal, the styling will closely mimic that of the new Golf MkVI as VW aims to revamp its look throughout the brand. Destined to arrive in
May 2009, the fresh baby will boast familiar robust build quality along with generous spec.Top models will get luxury kit such as touchscreen sat-nav, automatic park assist and a rear view camera. Both safety and handling are boosted, too, due to improved structural rigidity and a tweaked chassis.

The article also reveals plans for a new Polo Bluemotion which will have less than 90g/km of CO2, completely minimising its impact on the environment.

For more information, see the Auto Express website or visit the Pulman Volkswagen Website.