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Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Volkswagen Polo Edition 50 revealed, celebrates 50 years of the hatchback
The Volkswagen Polo Edition 50 celebrates 50 years of the hatchback with special enhancements to the exterior and interior Notify me The Volkswagen Polo is one of the most popular hatchbacks for the automaker, and the model celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. Celebrating five decades of the model, Volkswagen has launched the new Polo Edition 50 for its home market, Germany. Here's what makes the new special edition offering different. Volkswagen Polo Edition 50: What's Special? The new Polo Edition 50 gets the special Crystal Blue paint scheme with a metallic finish. There's the '50' 3D badge on the B-pillar with 16-inch 'Coventry' wheels as standard. Buyers also have the option to upgrade to larger 17-inch 'Toroso' wheels. Inside, the special edition gets dark-tinted rear windows, 'Edition 50' lettering on the front sill panel moulding and '50' lettering on the lower steering wheel trim. The cabin sports the '50' lettering on the steering wheel, while there's ambient lighting, a panoramic sunroof, chrome pedals, heated front seats, and more Furthermore, the Volkswagen Polo Edition 50 gets an optional panoramic sunroof, two-zone climate control, and keyless entry as part of the Plus package. The automaker has added more features as standard on the special edition, including chrome-finished pedals, ambient lighting, a black headliner, heated front seats, a rearview camera, and drive modes. Volkswagen Polo Edition 50: Specifications Powering the Volkswagen Polo Edition 50 is the 1.0-litre three-cylinder turbo petrol engine that develops 94 bhp and 175 Nm of peak torque, paired with a 5-speed manual and a 7-speed DSG automatic. The same motor is also available in a higher state of tune, churning out 114 bhp and 200 Nm of peak torque, paired with only the DSG automatic. The new Volkswagen Polo Edition 50 is priced at 28,200 euros in Germany (approx. ₹ 28 lakh) and is based on the mid-level Style trim. The offering will be produced in limited numbers. The Volkswagen Polo Edition 50 will be available in Germany in limited numbers Volkswagen India's Product Lineup Meanwhile, the current-generation Polo continues to elude India, despite the model having a cult following among enthusiasts even five years after it was discontinued. One of the bigger reasons for its absence is its large proportions that exceed the four-metre mark, which remains crucial to fall in the small car tax bracket in India. Moreover, Volkswagen has opted to concentrate on its India-centric products like the Taigun and Virtus, while bringing bigger halo products like the Tiguan R-Line and the recently launched Golf GTI. Check out Upcoming Cars in India 2024, Best SUVs in India. First Published Date: 13 Jun 2025, 14:32 PM IST
NDTV
3 days ago
- Automotive
- NDTV
Volkswagen Polo Edition 50 Celebrates Hatchback's Golden Jubilee
Volkswagen Polo a.k.a the baby Golf has turned 50 this year. To celebrate the occasion, the German automaker has introduced a commemorative model called the Polo Edition 50. For the Indian consumers, the introduction of the new edition is more of a reminder than a celebration. A reminder of a hatchback which ceased to exist at dealerships back in 2022. Returning back to the car, the new Polo Edition 50 comes with exterior and interior upgrades compared to the standard version. With all of this, the price of the hatchback has been evaluated by the brand to 28,200 euros in Germany (around Rs 27.88 lakh). Starting with the details of the design, the Volkswagen Polo Edition comes with a crystal Blue exterior paint scheme, while the rest of the design details are the same as the standard model. It also gets dark-tinted rear windows with a 3D '50' badge on the B-pillar signifying its unique nature. This is also an element that separates it from the standard model. Additionally, the hatchback now comes with 16-inch 'Coventry' alloy wheels as a standard feature. The consumers will have the option to upgrade to 17-inch 'Torosa' alloy wheels. Regarding the interior, the Volkswagen Polo Edition 50 maintains the theme with 'Edition 50' badges on the front sill panels, steering wheel trim, and dashboard. The cabin features ambient lighting, a chrome detailing package, heated sports seats, and a multifunction steering wheel wrapped in leather. Furthermore, this version includes a rearview camera system, park and comfort assist, proactive occupant protection, side assist lane change warning, park assist with distance control, and rear traffic alert, all provided as standard features. The Volkswagen Polo Edition 50 comes with three engine configuration options. The entry-level variant is equipped with a 1.0-litre petrol engine that generates 93.87 bhp and is combined with a manual transmission. Two additional engine choices are available, paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission (DSG).
