Polo 2010 undergoes a trial production

Volkswagen Polo 2010, the Volkswagen model is undergoing a trial production at its Chakan plant near Pune. Volkswagen Polo is set for it's launch in India by March 2010. Volkswagen will start the full commercial production of the plant from January 2010. Although technical details of the car have not revealed yet but according to sources it is expected to be powered by 1.2L petrol engine and a 1.6L diesel engine later on. It is said that around 70-80 per cent of indigenization will be available as both hatchback and sedan versions.

Published On Oct 10, 2009 11:02 IST

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Volkswagen Polo 2010, the Volkswagen model is undergoing a trial production at its Chakan plant near Pune. Volkswagen Polo is set for it's launch in India by March 2010. Volkswagen will start the full commercial production of the plant from January 2010.

Although technical details of the car have not revealed yet but according to sources it is expected to be powered by 1.2L petrol engine and a 1.6L diesel engine later on. It is said that around 70-80 per cent of indigenization will be available as both hatchback and sedan versions.

VW’s Chakan plant will work in two shifts in India and has only 35 per cent automation. Its German plants will be working in three shifts and are 90 per cent automated. This car would be priced between 5-5.6 lakh. The upcoming cars in India are Tata Manza and Chevrolet Cruze.

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