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In a move that caught many by surprise, Volkswagen launched the 2025 Polo Track line on the Argentine market, generating a mix of curiosity and controversy.
While in Brazil The model maintains its most basic specifications, our neighbors to the south received some new features that left car enthusiasts with mixed feelings. What will be the impact of this Volkswagen decision on the Brazilian and Argentine market?
The main novelty in Polo Track 2025 Argentine is the VW Play multimedia center. This item, which in Brazil is offered as an option for R$1.590, comes standard on the Argentine model and includes a larger 10-inch screen, as well as two reading lights on the front seat.
On the other hand, in the Brazilian market, only the Rock in Rio special edition offers this larger screen as standard. This technological update promises to improve the user experience, but is it enough to justify the price difference?
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1.6 MSI engine: allowed in Argentina, prohibited in Brazil
One of the most notable differences between the Brazilian and Argentine Polo Track is under the hood. The model launched in Argentina is equipped with the engine 1.6 16V MSI four-cylinder aspirated, which delivers 110 hp of power and 15,7 kgfm of torque.
This engine, which runs exclusively on gasoline in Argentina, was banned in Brazil due to strict emissions rules. In comparison, the Brazilian Polo Track is equipped with a 1.0 three-cylinder aspirated flex, which reaches 84 hp and 10,3 kgfm with ethanol. Both models have a 5-speed manual transmission, but the difference in power is significant.
Consumer complaints and expectations
According to the Motor1 Argentina website, consumers were not completely satisfied with the few changes introduced. The frustration is reflected in comments such as: “We didn’t want a new screen. We wanted the new ‘Robust’ configuration of the Polo Track, which is manufactured and sold in Brazil for use on rural roads.”
The Robust version, with its raised suspension and simpler interior, would be an interesting option for Argentina's many gravel and dirt roads.
| Feature | Polo Track Brasil | Polo Track Argentina |
|---|
| Motor | 1.0 three-cylinder aspirated flex | 1.6 16V MSI four-cylinder aspirated |
| Modules | 84 hp (with ethanol) | 110 cv |
| Torque | 10,3 kgfm (with ethanol) | 15,7 kgfm |
| Fuel | Flex (gasoline and ethanol) | Petrol |
| Multimedia center | Optional (R$ 1.590), smaller screen | Standard, 10-inch screen |
| Series Items | Radio with Bluetooth, additional reading lights | Larger 10″ screen, reading lights |
| Exchange | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual |
| Price | N/A (unspecified) | 24.367.850 Argentine pesos (R$ 149,7 thousand) |
| Special Version | Rock in Rio (larger screen as standard) | N/A |
| Environmental Regulations | Meets Brazilian emissions standards | Not applicable (most powerful engine allowed) |
Price comparison: Polo Track versus Toyota Corolla
The biggest controversy, however, lies in the price of the Polo Track 2025 in Argentina. With an announced value of 24.367.850 Argentine pesos (R$ 149,7 thousand), the model is positioned in a price range very close to the Toyota Corolla XLi 2.0 CVT, the entry-level version of the sedan in Argentina, which costs 26.952.000 pesos (R$ 163,6 thousand).
The Corolla offers more space, standard items, safety and performance equipment, which puts the Polo Track in a difficult position in the market.
Outlook for the future
The introduction of the VW Play multimedia center and the maintenance of the 1.6 MSI engine in Argentina raise important questions about Volkswagen's strategies for different markets.
As per the website Motor1, the decision to keep the most powerful engine in Argentina, despite environmental bans in Brazil, reflects the different priorities and regulations of each country.
The discrepancy in prices and specifications between the two countries could influence future consumer purchasing decisions, as well as the perception of the Volkswagen brand in each market. Will the introduction of these technological and engine changes be enough to maintain the competitiveness of Polo Track in Argentina?
What do you think of the differences between Brazilian and Argentine Polo Track? Do you think the VW Play multimedia center justifies the price increase? Leave your opinion in the comments!
He lost to Kuiwd in the race, it's bad, you know?
Someone should inform the authorities that VW is selling the new Saveiro with an engine that is banned in Brazil.
If the 1.6 MSI is banned in Brazil, I should already be in jail with my Astra 2.0. LOL