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A guiding light
Illuminate Every Drive with IQ.LIGHT Matrix LED Headlights
Experience cutting-edge visibility with the optional IQ.LIGHT Matrix LED headlights on the Volkswagen Polo. This advanced lighting system lets you drive with the main beam permanently on—without dazzling other road users—thanks to intelligent matrix technology. Enhance your safety and style further with optional LED tail light clusters, featuring animated brake lights and integrated dynamic turn signals that clearly indicate your direction.1. Comes as standard in the Polo GTI
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The look of confidence
Striking Design That Sets the Polo Apart
From the very first glance, the Volkswagen Polo impresses with its compact dimensions and refreshed chassis design, giving it a confident and charismatic presence on the road. One of its standout features is the redesigned front end, enhanced by the optional LED light strip and IQ.LIGHT Matrix LED headlights integrated between the headlamps.Look closer, and you’ll find a wide range of customisation options across the Polo, Polo Life, Polo GTI, and Polo R-Line models. Optional highlights include decorative chrome finishes, various dashboard and trim options, advanced IQ.DRIVE features, and premium sound system selections—all designed to elevate your driving experience.
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Fully equipped with all your favourites
Step Inside the Polo: Innovation Meets Comfort
The Volkswagen Polo offers an impressive range of interior features designed to enhance comfort, connectivity, and convenience. Enjoy the driver-centric Digital Cockpit, intuitive Climatronic Touch air-conditioning system, Composition Media Radio, and seamless smartphone integration with App-Connect.Experience smarter, safer driving with available IQ.DRIVE features, including Travel Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, Front Assist, and Park Assist. For added flair and visibility, the Polo also features IQ.LIGHT with Dynamic Light Assist, animated indicators, and a variety of interior ambient lighting options to suit every mood.
These premium features are available as standard or optional, depending on your chosen model—Polo, Polo Life, Polo R-Line, or Polo GTI.
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Open to new horizons
Open Up to the Sky with the Panoramic Sunroof
Elevate every journey with the optional electric panoramic sunroof in the Volkswagen Polo. Spanning the full width of the roof, it enhances the car’s premium feel while offering an uninterrupted view of the sky above.Whether tilted for ventilation or fully opened, this sunroof brings a breath of fresh air to every drive. The tinted glass and high-quality roller blind ensure a comfortable interior temperature, shielding you from excessive sunlight while letting in natural light when you want it.



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Key information at a glance
Digital Innovation Meets Everyday Comfort
The standard 8-inch Digital Cockpit transforms your driving experience with an interactive, easy-to-read display that puts essential information right at your fingertips. For an even more immersive experience, the optional 9.2-inch Digital Cockpit Pro is available on the Polo Life, and comes standard on the Polo R-Line and GTI models.Enjoy everyday convenience with premium features like the Climatronic Touch air-conditioning system, electric windows front and rear, and the optional Keyless Access system, allowing for effortless locking, unlocking, and starting of your vehicle.
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Groundbreaking entertainment
Smart Entertainment That Keeps You Connected
Experience non-stop entertainment with the Composition¹ Radio, featuring a 15.5 cm (6.5-inch) touchscreen display for intuitive control and excellent sound quality. The Polo is equipped with the next-generation MIB3 touchscreen infotainment system, designed to keep you connected on every journey.Wireless charging (optional) and App-Connect ensure that your smartphone stays powered and integrated with your drive—whether you’re streaming music, navigating routes, or taking hands-free calls.
¹Optional on the Polo and Polo Life models.
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Confidence on command
Hands-Free Convenience with Voice Control
Take command of your drive with Voice Control in the Volkswagen Polo. Effortlessly manage your radio, phone, and optional navigation system using just your voice. Whether you’re making a call, searching for an address, or switching radio stations, Voice Control keeps you connected and in control—without ever taking your hands off the wheel.







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Level up your drive with more power
With an impressive 147 kW under the bonnet, the Polo GTI delivers the sporty performance drivers expect. With acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.5 seconds, you’ll notice it every time you start the engine and whenever you look in your rear view mirror. Plus with a DSG dual-clutch gearbox, the new Polo gives you uninterrupted driving performance by allowing for seamless gear changes and a more economical drive.
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Let’s go round again!
Does even the merest sight of a winding road instantly boost your mood? Then the XDS electronic differential lock that comes as standard in the Polo GTI is bound to make you smile. The advantage it offers is that it reduces the tendency to understeer. Or, to put it more simply, it offers maximum driving enjoyment on sporty, winding drives.
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Shows what it’s made of
It’s not just what’s under the bonnet of the Polo GTI that will impress you – its sporty look also speaks for itself. The Polo GTI is finished with “Art Velour” Titanium black seat finishes, 17″ Milton Keynes alloy wheels, twin tail pipes, front and rear spoilers along with the classic GTI insignia. The performance-driven design allows drivers to shift into a new mode of boldness with the leather-wrapped multi-function sports steering wheel. It is also equipped with optional features like IQ.DRIVE and Beats sound system which makes the Polo GTI, the ideal compact performance car of a new generation.
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Shows what it’s made of
It’s not just what’s under the bonnet of the Polo GTI that will impress you – its sporty look also speaks for itself. The Polo GTI is finished with “Art Velour” Titanium black seat finishes, 17″ Milton Keynes alloy wheels, twin tail pipes, front and rear spoilers along with the classic GTI insignia. The performance-driven design allows drivers to shift into a new mode of boldness with the leather-wrapped multi-function sports steering wheel. It is also equipped with optional features like IQ.DRIVE and Beats sound system which makes the Polo GTI, the ideal compact performance car of a new generation.
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Comfort that’s in your control
The interior of the Polo GTI is all about innovative user comfort. The leather-touch multifunctional sports steering wheel, ensures you have everything under control-comfortably. The touch controls let you navigate through the intelligent menu guide and access a wealth of functions in the Digital Cockpit Pro or infotainment system. So you’ll never have to take your hands off the wheel or your eyes off the road.
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The right drive – always
Whether you’re cruising around town or kicking it up a notch on the open road, make your drive your own. With driving profile selection, the Polo GTI is perfectly attuned to you. Simply tap the required driving profile to automatically adapt the engine, steering, and even the gearshift for the right drive every time.
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Eco: Fuel-efficient driving
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Normal: Everyday driving
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Sport: Faster mileage
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Customised: Your combination
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Keeps your distance, and to speed limits.
Optional adaptive cruise control (ACC)1 can help you keep within your pre-set maximum speed (up to 210 km/h) and maintain your distance to the vehicle in front. It also helps your Polo to automatically stop and start moving in traffic jams (if the DSG automatic gearbox option is installed).
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Keeps you to your lane, and keeps others at a distance
Smarter Steering with Travel Assist
The Volkswagen Polo features a capacitive steering wheel when you opt for the Travel Assist¹ system. This advanced technology uses a touch-sensitive surface to detect if your hands are on the wheel—enhancing safety and convenience. Travel Assist takes the stress out of long or repetitive drives by helping maintain your lane position, speed, and safe following distance, especially on highways and major roads².¹ Available as part of the optional IQ.DRIVE package
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Driving into a parking space made easy
Effortless Parking with Park Assist
The Volkswagen Polo, when equipped with the optional Park Assist¹ and parking distance warning system, takes the stress out of parking. As you drive past potential spaces, the system detects whether they’re large enough—and if so, it can steer the car into them for you². You remain in control of the clutch, accelerator, and brake while keeping an eye on your surroundings, and Park Assist takes care of the steering.Key features include:
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Sensors scan for suitable parking spaces at speeds up to 40 km/h
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Parallel parking: requires one vehicle length plus 80 cm of maneuvering space
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Parking bays: must allow at least 35 cm of clearance on both sides
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Driving out of parallel spaces requires at least 25 cm in front and behind the vehicle
¹ Part of the Comfort Park Package, available as an option on Polo Life, Polo Life DSG, Polo R-Line, and Polo GTI
² Within system limits. The driver must remain alert and ready to take control at any time. These systems are designed to assist—not replace—careful driving. -
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