VW Polo set to Grace U.S. Shores?

VW Polo

By Clinton Deacon
January 16, 2008 11:14 AM
Filed Under: German, Industry, Volkswagen

Many experts in the automotive industry (like WCF) see the demand for smaller cars increasing over the next few years with fuel costs continuing to rise leading the world's biggest automotive market to show its strongest growth in this segment last year (compared to other segments). With this in mind Volkswagen are considering to bring the Polo to the United States, making it the smallest model they have ever made available on these shores.

Later this week Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn will meet with VW's 600 dealers and ask “Do you need the VW Polo?”, and this could lead to the production version of the VW Concept Space Up making it over as well.

With the success of recent small European models such as the BMW 1 Series or even the Smart forTwo, it is clear the auto makers see a clear potential. What do you think? Let us know by commenting below.

Source: Automotive News

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Comments

kits

January 16, 2008 11:23 AM

Not everybody in the US is big an fat so why not? Do they all need a HUGE SUV to pick up the kids from school? I don't think so. European cars need half the fuel an american car needs. Not to mention a small car like VW Polo is. That time will come sooner or later, americans live on this planet too with the same fuel and pollution problems like everybody else, the only difference being their (still) ridiculous fuel price... The people "above" know why.

djcocum

January 16, 2008 1:00 PM

Why not? The current Volkswagen Polo is actually bigger than the original Rabbit. It's a very safe, spacious and well built vehicle, so I think it's not a bad idea to sell this model in the US.

coopergt

January 16, 2008 5:22 PM

i am getting a smart car and they had 30,000 people on their waiting list. The mini is in high demand here, not too mention honda fit, etc. great for the vw image

NICKKOP

January 16, 2008 5:48 PM

yes but definitely bring the TDI as the first priority, not this twincharger that will cost ungodly amounts to service, maintain, especially with the vehicle is older...

dcars62

January 17, 2008 2:26 AM

Vw's have always seamed over priced and expensive to maintain. I like their look, roominess and ride, but could buy other cars in the same class for thousands less than a VW.

dcars62

January 17, 2008 2:57 AM

I like vw's look, roominess and ride, consider the rabbit; I could buy other cars in the same class for at least $1500 less than a VW, get better gas mileage and will cost less to fix.

out4ride

January 17, 2008 4:18 AM

If VW brings Polo with new TDI engine which gets 74.3 mpg(check it at Popupar Mechanics) then if you think you can find a non hybrid car, good luck to you.

Volksfreak

January 17, 2008 10:43 AM

I spent some time in the us in '96-'97 and worked at an auto-show for vw there. At that time people allready asked about the Polo. I definatly think that bringing the Polo to the US could strengthen VW's place in the US market.

Georgeisoff

January 22, 2008 6:32 PM

Now, that is cool. Finally, VW saw the light. I am student of Electrical Engineering, and have been looking around for what 2007/8 Golf (Rabbit) hoping that VW would bring the TDI Bluemotion. It's a great car for the money. But, to be honest, the Golf is just too big for a student who carries with books and girlfriend. So, it would be wonderful among youngsters if they bring the TDI Polo to the States. VW always gives you this sense of solid, well-built German cars. If VW does not bring it, well blame the Oil-Mafia and the congress man whose wallet would damage with a car of this magnitude.

tootall

January 27, 2008 3:25 AM

Perrfect for the urban enviroment, But Americans now a days are about more room, with great fuel milage.

tajwin

December 13, 2008 8:04 PM

We need more options for fuel efficient vehicles in the U.S. Please, VW bring the Polo here.

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