Volkswagen will not launch an R version of its Polo, sources say
By Steph, 15 Feb, 2011. 0 Comments
2011 Vw Polo GTI
Even if Audi has already developed an all-wheel drive version of its PQ25 platform for its new A1 quattro, it’s unlikely that Volkswagen will launch an R version of its Polo. The PQ25 platform, which underpins both the Polo and A1, as well as the Seat Ibiza, was never intended for all-wheel drive. However, the platform was modified because Audi wanted to launch a quattro-equipped A1. This resulted to speculations that VW may use it to underpin the long-rumored R version of the Polo.
According to an R insider who spoke with Autocar, the Polo R project is feasible but it will not go into production because of the high price that the car would have to fetch. The sources said that the company already has the £19,000 Polo GTI while the Golf GTI is priced £6000 higher and it would be difficult to price the Polo R between them.
The insider also said VW would probably not adopt the platform for an all-wheel drive version of the CrossPolo since the car is popular only as a front-drive only model.
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