50 years Volkswagen Polo: Five decades, six generations, with over 20 million sales

It is one of the most successful models with a 50 -year march with 20 million sales. The polo, along with Golf they are the two most successful models of the German brand, which now continue to win their audience, especially with the technological innovations they offer. Polo appeared on the market in 1975,

Which continues to evolve in five decades and six generations in total-from Hatchback Polo, Coupé version, CrossPolo with off-road look, efficient Polo Bluemotion and, of course, the extremely potential Polo r wrcwhich won four World Rally Championships (WRC) in 2013–2016.

The pRoman generation was in length that touched 3.50 meters, Then came the second generation that remained in production for 13 years, with sales exceeding 2.7 million cars.

This was followed by the third in which modern security systems, such as airbags, and ABS, and the fourth generation managed to sell 4.1 million units. Today, there is the sixth generation with a front -assist, a lane change system, while distinguishing the Polo GTI, which was presented in the summer of 2021, with a powerful two -liter turbocharged 207 hp. To date, more than 2.5 million units of the sixth generation Polo have been built.

Polo I – The first Polo was introduced in Geneva in March 1975 a simple equipped two -door model, technically based on Audi 50. With only 3.50 meters long, it offered four passengers and their luggage. The original edition of Polo was built until 1978, which remained in production from 1977 to 1981.

Polo Ii In September 1981, Volkswagen presented the second generation of Polo. Just a year later, a Fastback Coupé version with stronger petrol engines followed. The Polo Coupé GT40 was launched in 1987 as a limited production model, which was the most powerful version of it, with a performance of 115 hp. The same year the most economical engine of the range: The smallest 45hp diesel appeared. Polo’s second generation remained in production for 13 years, with sales exceeding 2.7 million cars.

Polo Iii – The third, fully refurbished Polo generation followed in 1994 – with a new bodywork, frame and engines. In 1998, it premiered a limited edition, the Polo GTI with 125 hp, bringing the three « magic » letters to this model for the first time. A total of 3.5 million units of the third generation Polo were built.

Polo Iv – The fourth generation of Polo was presented in 2001 adopting a new distinctive design with four large lighting fixtures from clear crystal. New engines, including three -cylinder as well as powerful turbocharged for the Polo GTI, provided more power. The Polo GTI (now with 110 kW / 150 hp) made its appearance in 2006, along with CrossPolo, which had a dynamic off-road look, and Polo BlueMotion, with just 99 g / km emissions. In total, 4.1 million Polo of the fourth generation were built.

Polo V – Polo’s fifth generation, which made its world premiere in March 2009. The Polo GTI stood out gave the range again. It was the fastest Polo of production of all time, conveying the sense of the World Rally Championship (WRC) on the road. From 2009 to 2017, Volkswagen sold a total of 6.3 million polo polo.

Polo VI – The sixth generation of Polo, presented in 2017, was first based on the MQB platform, thus acquiring numerous optional features from larger vehicles. The new Polo GTI was unveiled in the summer of 2021, with a powerful 152 kW (207 hp) turbocharged two -liter turbocharged engine. To date, more than 2.5 million units of the sixth generation Polo have been built.