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The Volkswagen Polo Presents Itself As An Affordable And Technologically Advanced Option, Aiming To Outshine The Fiat Mobi And Establish Itself As A Leader In The Popular Car Segment.
The Fiat Mobi is one of the most beloved models for those looking for a popular, useful, modern car at an affordable price. For those who require the same qualities and prefer Volkswagen, there is a new alternative that is much more budget-friendly; check out the details of the Volkswagen Polo!
Volkswagen Polo Promises To Dethrone Fiat Mobi
Buying a used car in good condition with all maintenance up to date can be a great alternative for Volkswagen customers. One of its models that offers all these benefits and still provides comfort at an affordable price is the Volkswagen Polo, from the sixth generation, launched at the end of 2017, which could be the best alternative for those who want to save.
The popular car that promises to surpass the Fiat Mobi has attributes that can compete with the Hyundai HB20, Fiat Mobi, and even the Argo, also from the Italian manufacturer.
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According to data from Correio de Minas, the Volkswagen Polo comes with three engine options, two transmission choices, and four trim levels with varying equipment. In terms of pricing, this popular car, rival of the Fiat Mobi, can be found used starting at R$ 60,000 and priced up to 12.3% below the table of the Fundação Instituto de Pesquisas Econômicas (Fipe).
In the best cases, customers may even encounter low mileage. The 1.6 16V versions, in their simpler versions from 2021, average around R$ 67,000 or 8% below the reference table (R$ 72,296). To purchase the automatic transmission version of the popular car, it will be necessary to spend R$ 73,000, a price up to 3.5% below the official value of the foundation.
Specifications Of The VW Polo
The Polo was no longer sold in the national market in 2015 and, in 2017, returned renewed, built on the MQB platform, which is the same as the last generation of the Golf and also the Audi A3 Sedan, both produced in the group’s factories in São José dos Pinhais, Paraná. In 1975, during its first generation, the popular car rivaling the Fiat Mobi measured only 3.51 meters. Now, in its sixth generation, it will be the largest in history, at 4.05m.
Along with its entire body, the trunk has grown to 351 liters, an increase of 25% compared to the 5th generation, which was not sold in the country. Its rival measures 1,552 mm in height, 1,666 mm in width, and 3,596 mm in length, making it reasonably smaller.
It is worth mentioning that the Volkswagen Polo has the second most expensive insurance in Brazil in 2023. According to data from Autoesporte, insurance for males costs R$ 2,781.45, while for females, it costs R$ 1,978.32.
Volkswagen’s Popular Car Delivers Excellent Embedded Technology
The exterior of the model resembles older Volkswagen models; however, its interior has made a leap towards digitization.
In Europe, the Polo will feature a multimedia screen ranging from 6.5 to 8 inches and an option for a fully digital instrument panel. There is also digital air conditioning, wireless smartphone charging, engine start via button, multifunction steering wheel, and colored central dashboard.
The Polo delivers driver assistance systems to prevent accidents, such as automatic emergency braking and pedestrian monitoring, as well as LED daytime running lights. In the higher trim levels and as an option, it features adaptive cruise control (ACC), blind spot alert, parking assistance, and a sunroof.
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