New Delhi: Volkswagen, Europe's largest car maker launched its much awaited premium hatchback the New Polo in Mumbai on Feb 24.

1.2L petrol variant is priced at Rs 4.34 lakhs, ex showroom New Delhi while the 1.2L diesel variant comes at Rs 5.32 lakhs ex showroom New Delhi. Commenting on the launch of the New Polo, Neeraj Garg, Member of Board and Director, Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Volkswagen Group Sales India Pvt. Ltd said "We are very excited to bring our popular hatchback into India. The car has received an overwhelming response from customers during our showcase at the New Delhi Auto Expo and we are confident that they will love driving it too."

Deliveries of the new 1.2L 75HP New Polo petrol variant will begin from March 2010 onwards across all Volkswagen dealerships. The 1.2L Diesel variant will be available for customers from May 2010. The petrol variant is equipped with a 1.2 litre engine with an output of 75HP @ 5400 rpm and a Torque of 110NM @ 3750 rpm. The diesel variant is also equipped with the 1.2 litre engine with an output of 75HP @ 4200 rpm and torque of 180 NM @ 2000 rpm. The New Polo comes in three trim levels Highline, Comfortline and Trendline; is paired with a 5-speed manual gear box.

The interior is equipped with storage compartment in front doors for 1.5 litre bottles, sunglass storage inside glove box, folding rear seat backrests and the two-tone dashboard. The New Polo offers remote keyless central locking that includes remote window up / down on the Highline. Standard for all cars are the tilt & telescopic steering that allows for perfect ergonomic seating for driver for fatigue free driving. It is also the only car in this segment offering green-tinted heat-blocking glass as standard. In exteriors the New Polo offers body coloured bumpers halogen headlights and galvanized body with 6 years Anti Corrosion Warranty.