Volkswagen Polo Mk6#Polo Track

{{Infobox automobile

| name = Volkswagen Polo Mk6

| image = 2018 Volkswagen Polo SE 1.0 Front.jpg

| alt = Front-three-quarter view of a five-door car with a two-box body style which is fitted with door mirrors, flush headlamps, body-coloured bumpers, and alloy wheels.

| manufacturer = Volkswagen

| model_code = {{flatlist|

AW1
BZ1
AE1{{Cite web |title=VW POLO VI (AW1, BZ1, AE1) |url=https://www.meyermotoren.de/en/fahrzeuge/2000038138/vw/polo_vi_aw1_bz1_ae1_ |access-date=2024-03-27 |website=Meyer Motoren}}

}}

| aka = Volkswagen Virtus (sedan)

| production = July 2017 – presenthttps://indianautosblog.com/2017-vw-polo-production-commences-spain-p276034

| assembly = {{ubl

| Spain: Pamplona (2017–2024){{Cite web |title=VW Polo is no longer being produced in Europe after 40 years |url=https://www.motor1.com/news/735524/volkswagen-polo-production-moves-south-africa/ |date=2024-09-30 |access-date=2025-03-21 |website=Motor1.com |language=en}}

| South Africa: Uitenhage/Kariega (Volkswagen South Africa){{Cite web|date=9 September 2019|title=Volkswagen South Africa produces its 200,000th sixth-generation Polo|url=http://www.polodriver.com/polo-2017/volkswagen-south-africa-produces-200000th-sixth-generation-polo/|access-date=21 September 2020|website=PoloDriver}}

| Brazil: São Bernardo do Campo (Volkswagen do Brasil) (2017–2023); Taubaté (2023–present){{Cite web|title=Volkswagen BR Anchieta|url=https://www.volkswagen-newsroom.com/en/volkswagen-br-anchieta-5905|access-date=21 September 2020|website=Volkswagen Newsroom|language=en|archive-date=24 March 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220324125933/https://www.volkswagen-newsroom.com/en/volkswagen-br-anchieta-5905|url-status=dead}}

| China: Anting, Shanghai (SAIC-VW)

| Algeria: Relizane (SOVAC)

}}

| designer = Klaus Bischoff, Marco Antonio Pavone and Einar Castillo Aranda{{Cite patent|country=US|number=D814355|title=Motor vehicle|pubdate=2018-04-03|inventor1-last=Bischoff|inventor1-first=Klaus|inventor2-last=Pavone|inventor2-first=Marco Antonio|inventor3-last=Aranda|inventor3-first=Einar Castillo|assign1=Volkswagen AG}}{{Cite web |url=http://inside.volkswagen.com/From-mock-up-to-prototype.html |title=From mock-up to prototype | Volkswagen inside |access-date=18 May 2019 |archive-date=15 June 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190615071307/http://inside.volkswagen.com/From-mock-up-to-prototype.html |url-status=dead }}

| body_style = 5-door hatchback
4-door sedan (Virtus / Polo Sedan)

| layout = Front-engine, front-wheel-drive

| platform = Volkswagen Group MQB A0

| related = {{ubl

| Volkswagen Taigo/Nivus

| Volkswagen T-Cross/Tacqua/Taigun

}}

| engine = {{ubl|

|Petrol:

| 1.0 L MPI I3

| 1.0 L TSI I3

| 1.4 L TSI I4

| 1.5 L TSI I4

| 1.6 L MSI I4

| 2.0 L TSI I4 (GTI)

|Petrol/CNG:

| 1.0 L TGI I3

|Diesel:

| 1.6 L TDI I4

}}

| transmission = 5-speed manual
6-speed manual
6-speed automatic
7-speed DSG

| wheelbase = {{convert|2548-2564|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| length = {{convert|4053-4067|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| width = {{convert|1751|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| height = {{convert|1438-1461|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| weight = {{convert|1105-1355|kg|lbs|0|abbr=on}}

| predecessor = Volkswagen Polo Mk5
Volkswagen Gol (Polo Track)

}}

The Volkswagen Polo Mk6 is the sixth generation of the Polo, a supermini-class car manufactured by Volkswagen since 2017.

The sixth-generation Polo was first unveiled in Berlin on 16 June 2017, and launched in late 2017.{{Cite web|title=New VW Polo world premiere|url=https://www.parkers.co.uk/cars-coming-soon/2017/new-vw-polo-world-premiere/|access-date=7 August 2020|website=Parkers|language=en}} Based on the Volkswagen Group MQB A0 platform, it is claimed to carry improvements in cabin space, engines, and interior technology.{{Cite web|date=16 June 2017|title=Volkswagen Debuts Sixth-Generation Polo for Europe|url=https://www.motortrend.com/news/2018-volkswagen-polo-revealed-for-europe/|access-date=7 August 2020|website=MotorTrend|language=en}} It is the first Polo generation that is not available with a 3-door body style as well as the first passenger vehicle sold under the Volkswagen brand to be based on a shortened version of the MQB platform.{{Cite web|date=6 March 2015|title=VW will drop 3-door Polo to cut cost, sources say|url=https://europe.autonews.com/article/20150306/ANE/150309878/vw-will-drop-3-door-polo-to-cut-cost-sources-say|access-date=7 August 2020|website=Automotive News Europe|language=en}}

The Mk6 Polo is {{convert|81|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} longer, {{convert|63|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} wider and {{convert|7|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} lower than its predecessor. It has a wheelbase of {{convert|2564|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}, which is {{convert|92|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} longer than the previous model. The adoption of the MQB platform brought an increase in rigidity and stiffness over the previous generation, where the stiffness has increased from 14,000 Nm per degree to more than 18,000 Nm per degree according to Volkswagen.{{Cite web |last=Kable |first=Greg |date=2017-08-29 |title=Volkswagen Polo 2017 first drive |url=https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/volkswagen/polo/first-drives/volkswagen-polo-2017-first-drive |access-date=2023-09-02 |website=Autocar |language=en}}

Boot space has increased by about 25 percent from 280 to 351 L.{{Cite web|date=16 June 2017|title=Volkswagen's new Polo: 10 things you should know|url=https://m.wheels24.co.za/NewModels/watch-new-volkswagen-polo-world-premiere-20170616|access-date=7 August 2020|website=Wheels}} Optionally, it now features the second-generation version of the 11.7-inch Active Info Digital Display Cockpit, a first in its class. As standard, the car comes with front collision detection, blind-spot assist, and emergency stopping. The car is said to be extremely customizable, available in 14 exterior colours and 17 dashboard colours.{{Cite web|last=Radu|first=Mihnea|date=16 June 2017|title=New 2018 Volkswagen Polo Revealed, Has Coolest Dash Ever and 200 HP GTI|url=https://www.autoevolution.com/news/new-2018-volkswagen-polo-revealed-has-coolest-dash-ever-and-200-hp-gti-118671.html|access-date=7 August 2020|website=autoevolution|language=en}}

Production for all right-hand drive markets are allocated to the Volkswagen plant in Uitenhage/Kariega, South Africa. The South African plant is also the sole producer of the Polo GTI.{{Cite web|date=2021-09-09|title=Volkswagen Polo facelift production officially begins in South Africa|url=https://www.carmag.co.za/news/industry-news/volkswagen-polo-facelift-production/|access-date=2021-11-18|website=CAR Magazine|language=en-US}}

File:2018 Volkswagen Polo SE 1.0 Rear.jpg|alt= Rear-three-quarter view|Rear view

File:2018 Volkswagen Polo SE TSi BlueMotion 1.0 Interior.jpg|alt= Dashboard of a car with front airbags, a manual gearbox, rotary air conditioning, heater, and audio controls, analogue and digital gauges, a screen which may be used for satellite navigation, USB 2.0 ports, and a glove box.|Interior

File:2018 Volkswagen Polo R-Line TSi 1.0 Front.jpg|alt= Front-three-quarter view of a five-door car which is fitted with door mirrors, flush headlamps, body-coloured bumpers, fog lamps, dark-tinted rear windows, and alloy wheels.|Volkswagen Polo R-Line (front view)

File:2018 Volkswagen Polo R-Line TSi 1.0 Rear.jpg|alt= Rear-three-quarter view|Volkswagen Polo R-Line (rear view)

Markets

= Europe =

In Europe, three trim levels were announced during its debut in 2017, which are Trendline, Comfortline and Highline, the ‘Beats’ special edition, and the performance-oriented Polo GTI.{{Cite web |title=Meet the latest Volkswagen Polo 2017 model |url=https://www.dsf.my/2017/06/meet-the-latest-volkswagen-polo-2017-model/ |access-date=2023-09-02 |website=www.dsf.my |language=en-US}} In UK the trim levels in 2017 were SE, SEL, R-Line, GTI and GTI+.{{Cite web |title=New 2017 Volkswagen Polo: UK prices and specs revealed |url=https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/volkswagen/polo/96159/new-2017-volkswagen-polo-uk-prices-and-specs-revealed |access-date=2023-09-02 |website=Auto Express |language=en}}

European models initially were available with a range of 1.0-litre, three-cylinder engines with various outputs; 1.0-litre {{cvt|65|PS|hp kW|0|abbr=on}} and {{cvt|75|PS|hp kW|0|abbr=on}} naturally aspirated versions, a natural gas-powered 1.0-litre TGI producing {{cvt|89|PS|hp kW|0|abbr=on}} - as well as {{cvt|95|PS|hp kW|0|abbr=on}} TSI. The 1.6-litre TDI engine was also available with {{cvt|80|PS|hp kW|0|abbr=on}} and {{cvt|95|PS|hp kW|0|abbr=on}} outputs.{{Cite web|title=2017 Volkswagen Polo available for order priced from £13,885|url=https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/2017-volkswagen-polo-available-order-priced-%C2%A313885|access-date=7 August 2020|website=Autocar|language=en}} The GTI model gets a {{cvt|200|PS|hp kW|0|abbr=on}} 2.0-litre TSI engine.{{Cite web |title=Volkswagen Polo GTI review |url=https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/volkswagen/polo-gti |access-date=7 August 2020 |website=Autocar |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=2017 Volkswagen Polo GTI features 2.0-litre turbo power |url=https://www.carbuyer.co.uk/go/158921 |access-date=7 August 2020 |website=Carbuyer |language=en}}

= Latin America =

File:2019 Volkswagen Polo 1.6 MSi Comfortline (Chile).jpg

The Latin American-spec Polo debuted in Brazil in September 2017. At the time of its introduction, the Polo was positioned between the Fox and Golf in the Brazilian market, and marks the reintroduction of the nameplate in the country since the discontinuation of the fourth-generation Polo in 2015.{{Cite web|date=2017-09-25|title=Novo VW Polo custará de R$ 49.990 a R$ 69.190 no Brasil|trans-title=New VW Polo will cost from R$49,990 to R$69,190 in Brazil|url=https://quatrorodas.abril.com.br/noticias/novo-vw-polo-custara-de-r-49-990-a-r-69-190-no-brasil/|access-date=2021-08-01|website=Quatro Rodas|language=pt-BR}} Some changes were made compared to the European version, including a reworked suspension to provide higher ground clearance, a different headlight assembly and a revised front bumper design.{{Cite web|last=Radu|first=Mihnea|date=2017-09-28|title=2018 Volkswagen Polo Launched in Brazil With 128 HP 1.0-Liter Turbo|url=https://www.autoevolution.com/news/2018-volkswagen-polo-launched-in-brazil-with-128-hp-10-liter-turbo-120702.html|access-date=2021-08-01|website=autoevolution|language=en}}

Engine options available are the basic 1.0-litre MPI petrol engine producing {{cvt|85|PS|hp kW|0|abbr=on}}, 1.6-litre MSI rated at {{cvt|119|PS|hp kW|0|abbr=on}}, and the top-spec 1.0-litre TSI with {{cvt|130|PS|hp kW|0|abbr=on}} marketed as '200 TSI', referencing its {{cvt|200|Nm|kgm lbft|abbr=on|sigfig=3}} maximum torque.{{Cite web|date=2017-09-25|title=Volkswagen lança novo Polo no Brasil – veja versões, conteúdos e preços|trans-title=Volkswagen launches new Polo in Brazil – see versions, contents and prices|url=https://motor1.uol.com.br/news/181518/volkswagen-polo-lancamento-precos-brasil/|access-date=2021-08-01|website=Motor1.com|language=pt}}

In early 2020, the GTS variant was launched in Brazil, featuring a {{cvt|150|PS|hp kW|0|abbr=on}} 1.4-litre turbocharged petrol engine and cosmetic additions.{{Cite web|date=2020-01-23|title=Oficial: Volkswagen Polo GTS é lançado a partir de R$ 99.470|trans-title=Official: Volkswagen Polo GTS is launched starting at R$ 99.470|url=https://motor1.uol.com.br/reviews/394564/avaliacao-vw-polo-gts-2020/access-date=2023-04-06|website=Motor1.com|language=pt}}

In Mexico, the Brazilian-imported, facelifted Polo was released in 2023, six years after the Brazilian model's launch, sharing the same engines and specification with the Virtus saloon. It replaced the Indian-made Polo Mk5.{{Cite web|date=21 September 2022|title=Volkswagen confirma la llegada del nuevo Polo 2023 a México desde Brasil|url=https://noticias.autocosmos.com.mx/2022/09/21/volkswagen-confirma-la-llegada-del-nuevo-polo-2023-a-mexico-desde-brasil|access-date=28 September 2022|website=Autocosmos México|language=es-MX}}

= Polo Track =

Announced in November 2022 as a replacement for the Gol, the Polo Track was released in February 2023 as a low-cost version of the Mk6 Polo. Aimed at fleet buyers, the Track version has a shorter list of features and a simpler exterior appearance.{{Cite web |date=14 November 2022 |title=New VW Polo Track Replaces The Gol As A Budget-Friendly Hatch For South America |url=https://www.carscoops.com/2022/11/vw-polo-track-replaces-the-gol-as-a-budget-friendly-supermini-for-south-america/ |website=Carscoops}} It is powered by a 1.0-litre MPI (1.6-litre 16V MSI 105 hp for Colombia and other countries) petrol flex engine producing {{cvt|85|PS|hp kW|0|abbr=on}}.

File:2023 Volkswagen Polo Track (Colombia) front view.png|Polo Track

File:2023 Volkswagen Polo Track (Colombia) rear view 01.png|Rear view

== Safety ==

=== Euro NCAP ===

{{Euro NCAP|year=2017|reference=https://www.euroncap.com/en/results/vw/polo/28459|reference_name=VW Polo 2017 Test Results|description=Volkswagen Polo 1.0 TSI Comfortline (LHD)|adult_points=36.7|adult_percent=96|child_points=42|child_percent=85|pedestrian_points=32|pedestrian_percent=76|safety_points=7.2|safety_percent=59|overall_stars=5}}

=== Latin NCAP ===

The Polo in its most basic version for Latin America received 5 stars for adult occupants, 5 stars for toddlers, and Advanced Award from Latin NCAP in 2017.{{Cite web|url=https://www.latinncap.com/en/result/96/volkswagen-polo-+-4-airbags|title=Official results of the Volkswagen Polo + 4 Airbags 2017|website=LATIN NCAP - PARA AUTOS MAS SEGUROS}}

The facelifted Polo was reassessed by Latin NCAP in 2022 and achieved a three-star safety rating against more demanding Latin NCAP assessment protocols (similar to Euro NCAP 2014) than the original 2017 test. Latin NCAP noted that since the original test, the car had lost a manual passenger airbag disconnection switch that allows for safe installation of a rearward-facing child restraint on the front passenger seat.

class="wikitable"

! colspan="2" |Latin NCAP (2022){{Cite web |title=Official results of the Volkswagen New Polo / Polo Track + 4 Airbags 2022 |url=https://www.latinncap.com/en/result/171/volkswagen-new-polo--polo-track+-4-airbags |access-date=2024-08-18 |website=LATIN NCAP - PARA AUTOS MAS SEGUROS}}

Overall

|{{Rating|3|5}}

Adult occupant

|73%

Child occupant

|71%

Pedestrian and vulnerable road users

|51%

Safety assist systems

|58%

Facelift

In April 2021, the restyled version of the sixth-generation Polo was revealed for the European market. It gained a redesigned front end, featuring reshaped headlights and an LED light bar on the grille. A matrix LED setup is optional for the first time in a Polo. The rear end now adopts wider LED taillights extending onto the tailgate. With the facelifted version, the Polo comes with a fully digital instrument cluster as standard. The dashboard also received a redesigned touch climate control.{{cite news|last1=Padeanu|first1=Adrian|date=21 April 2021|title=2021 Volkswagen Polo Facelift Debuts With Golf-Like Taillights|work=Motor1|url=https://www.motor1.com/news/502525/2021-volkswagen-polo-revealed-photos/|access-date=1 July 2021}}

For the Latin American market, the facelifted 2023 Polo does not receive the taillight shape redesign.{{Cite web|url=https://motor1.uol.com.br/news/568952/flagra-vw-polo2023-facelift-hatch/|title=Flagra: Volkswagen Polo 2023 nacional mudará menos que o europeu|website=Motor1.com}}

File:Volkswagen Polo VI (2021) IMG 5732.jpg|alt= Front-three-quarter view of a five-door car which is fitted with flush headlamps, body-coloured bumpers, fog lamps, a sunroof, dark-tinted rear windows, and alloy wheels.|2021 Volkswagen Polo (facelift)

File:Volkswagen Polo VI (2021) IMG 5730.jpg|alt= Rear three-quarter view|2021 Volkswagen Polo (facelift)

{{Anchor|Virtus}}Virtus

Volkswagen developed the sixth-generation Polo in a saloon body style badged as the Volkswagen Virtus, which is produced in Brazil and exported to most Latin American countries. It is also produced in India since 2022.{{cite web|last1=Hirani|first1=Rachit|title=Volkswagen Virtus – The New-Generation Vento In The Making|url=https://motoroctane.com/news/45451-volkswagen-virtus-india|access-date=26 May 2017|website=Motor Octane}}{{Cite web |title=Volkswagen Virtus sedan revealed; bookings open ahead of May 2022 launch |url=https://www.autocarindia.com/car-news/volkswagen-virtus-sedan-revealed-launch-in-may-2022-423752 |access-date=2022-03-09 |website=Autocar India}} It is marketed as the Polo Sedan in South Africa since September 2022.{{Cite web |last=Bubear |first=Ryan |date=2022-09-13 |title=New Volkswagen Polo Sedan (2022) Price Revealed |url=https://www.cars.co.za/motoring-news/new-volkswagen-polo-sedan-2022-price-revealed/133229/ |access-date=2022-09-15 |website=Cars.co.za |language=en}}

File:VW Virtus MSI (Brazil, front view).png|alt=Front-three-quarter view of a four-door car with flush headlamps.|Volkswagen Virtus (Brazil)

File:VW Virtus MSI (Brazil, rear view).png|alt=Rear-three-quarter view of a four-door car with a three-box body style whose luggage compartment is separate from the cockpit which is fitted with door mirrors.|Rear view

Other versions

= {{Anchor|Russia|Polo Saloon}}Polo liftback (Russia) =

{{Main|Škoda Rapid (2012)#Volkswagen Polo (Russia)|l1 = Volkswagen Polo (CK)}}

In Russia and the neighbouring CIS countries, a separate Polo model was released in 2020 to replace the Polo Mk5 saloon. Unrelated to the Mk6 Polo, the model heavily based on the global Škoda Rapid liftback to cut costs instead of having to produce the MQB A0-based Volkswagen Virtus. The Russian-market Polo features a Jetta-like front fascia, and a unique rear fascia to differentiate it from the Rapid, while sharing the front bumper and hood panel with the Jetta VA3.{{Cite web|title=Russia's New Volkswagen Polo Sedan Is Not A VW, A Polo Or A Sedan|url=https://www.carscoops.com/2020/02/russias-new-volkswagen-polo-sedan-is-not-a-vw-a-polo-or-a-sedan/|access-date=28 July 2020|website=www.carscoops.com|date=25 February 2020}} As it is based on the Rapid, it is based the A05+ (PQ25) platform and has a liftback tailgate instead of a conventional saloon trunk opening.

It is offered with a 1.6-litre MPI four-cylinder, naturally aspirated engine with {{cvt|89|hp|PS kW|0|abbr=on}} with a five-speed automatic gearbox, and {{cvt|109|hp|PS kW|0|abbr=on}} also with a six-speed automatic transmission, and a 1.4-litre TSI four-cylinder with {{cvt|123|hp|PS kW|0|abbr=on}}, only with a seven-speed DSG dual-clutch transmission.

In early 2022, Volkswagen ceased production and new car sales of the global Skoda Rapid liftback-based CIS Volkswagen Polo, due to international sanctions being imposed on Russia as a result of the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine.{{cite web | url=https://www.volkswagen-newsroom.com/en/press-releases/volkswagen-stops-production-of-vehicles-in-russia-and-suspends-export-7771 | title=Volkswagen stops production of vehicles in Russia and suspends export }}

File:Volkswagen Polo sedan 2020 (Russia, front view 3).png|alt= Front view of a four-door car which is fitted with flush headlamps and door mirrors with integrated turning indicator lights.|Volkswagen Polo (Russian version, front view)

File:Volkswagen Polo sedan 2020 (Russia, rear view).png|alt= Rear-three-quarter view of a four-door car with a three-box body style whose luggage compartment is separate from the passenger cockpit.|Volkswagen Polo (Russian version, rear view)