| Now that the 2010 Volkswagen Polo is available in the | | | | America, the maximum horsepower and torque are |
| United States, it seems to be turning everyone's head. | | | | better than the Polo however, you have to reach a |
| From the outstanding fuel economy-43 mpg, to the | | | | higher rpm to achieve those ratings. With the ample |
| impressive looks of the Polo, it would appear that | | | | "slap-shift" seven-speed dual-clutch automatic |
| Volkswagen made a great decision to release these | | | | transmission or the highly responsive 6-speed manual |
| to American consumers. It seems that Volkswagen is | | | | transmission, the power range is much lower and |
| planning on making some waves and rivalry's in | | | | longer lasting than any other subcompact on the |
| America with this sleek hatchback and carve its own | | | | market today. |
| section of the sub-compact market for its own. Similar | | | | On the inside, the cabin is as clean and luxurious as |
| to the Golf in basic design, only a few changes have | | | | you'd expect from a Volkswagen made car-plenty of |
| been made to the overall body style. The Polo | | | | large gauges for easy monitoring and an exorbitant |
| appears more stocky and sturdy than the new Golf | | | | amount of additional informational clocks and gauges |
| model and lends itself to be insistent even when | | | | to keep everything flowing smoothly. An optional |
| standing still. The Volkswagen Polo is already a popular | | | | in-dash navigation system could adorn the dashboard |
| favorite in Europe and it seems that the response will | | | | along with a storage bin nestled neatly below the |
| be the same from U.S. consumers. | | | | center climate controls. The great aspect of any VW |
| The Polo's power plant is one of VW's newest | | | | product is the engineers and designers know exactly |
| engines-the 1.2L TSI. This engine is available in two | | | | where everything should be on the dash and deliver |
| different inductions: a turbocharger or direct fuel | | | | those needs on each model. One does tend to believe |
| injection. The not so impressive 103 hp and 129 lb-ft of | | | | that the new 2010 Volkswagen Polo is a shining |
| torque gives itself to some criticism. However, the | | | | example of German engineering. The first of its kind to |
| power flow is steadily turned out between 1500 and | | | | be sold in the United States, and after the welcoming |
| 3500 rpm, which makes it perfect for getting around | | | | response, it won't be the last offering of this caliber |
| the city. Comparing similar models from different | | | | from Volkswagen. |
| manufacturers that are already quite popular in | | | | |