Press Release
Auto body
Uniquely designed attachment parts in off-road style and standard roof railing
The successor of the Polo Fun already stands out of the sea of compact cars. Thanks to its modified chassis, it has a 15 millimeter higher ground clearance and therefore can handle even though roads better. With the standard 17� alloy “BBS Radial spoke� wheels in the robust eight-spoke design, the CrossPolo gains 32 millimeter in height. The measurement up to the roof railing of the new Volkswagen is a full 70 millimeters higher than other versions of the Polo series (total height: 1,537 millimeter). The CrossPolo is 3,925 millimeters long and 1,671 millimeters wide.
The roof railing in matte silver, which resembles that of a sporty station wagon, comes standard not only for visual reasons. It is also a classical way to anchor the mounting system and roof boxes. The maximum load is 75 kilogram.
The precisely tailored body structure of the CrossPolo, which can easily be seen in the slim splice gradient (gap measurements between doors, hood and bumpers), marks the high quality demands of Volkswagen. It is also a reflection of the excellent torsion stiffness which makes these narrow splice measurements possible in the first place.
A continuous line shows the interplay of all body elements visible from the outside. That’s why the silver painted outside mirrors harmonize visually with the metal theme of the roof railing. The modified front spoiler with standard fog headlights also integrates this design element. The central air vent in the front spoiler received a matte aluminum-look frame and has been shaped to resemble a robust underride protection. Something similar can be found in the middle of the rear bumper which also received a new design. All other body features of the all-around protection (bumpers, side running board, wheel arch) are made of an impact-resistant, anthracite synthetic, which is color coordinated with the silver body elements as well as the CrossPolo body paint.
Apart from the model-specific attributes, the front part of the CrossPolo also displays the v-shaped radiator grill, which is characteristic of many new Volkswagens, and the lateral connected head lights. Their elliptical form is also part of the v-theme dominating the front section: The distinctive line design extends from the A columns over the hood and the outlined radiator grill to the air vent located underneath. The black honeycomb structure resembling the Polo GTI underscores the sporty appearance.
One look at the silhouette also distinguishes the CrossPolo as a unique model. The 7.5� wide and 17� diameter alloy rims with their 215/40 ZR wheels competently fill out the wheel casing enclosed in a robust widened design. The widened design merges with the running boards, which extend up to the doors and give the car an extremely solid and powerful character.
The six new body colors available for the CrossPolo provide a harmonious contrast to the applications. The color palette ranges from “Magma-Orange� and (first introduced for the Polo Fun) “Lime� over “Flash-Red�, “Black-Magic� and “Ravenna-Blue� to “Reflex-Silver�. Colors like “Magma-Orange� and “Lime� particularly highlight the unique character of the CrossPolo: It is a car that conceptually shows true can-do qualities and at the same time stands for a positive attitude towards life.
Another dynamic accent is the hatchback. The windshield has a slight v-shaped design at the bottom, which gives the CrossPolo a dynamic look. Adding to the robust off-road design is the middle end of the underside of the rear bumper which was described above. With its silver metal visual design, it resembles an underride protection.
The doorknobs, the hatchback handle and the top protection strip are all painted to match the body color. The CrossPolo, which is only available in a five-door version, has a logo directly above the protection strip.
