New Volkswagen CrossPolo

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New VW CrossPolo to be also available with the 7-speed DSG
A young five-door alternative with rugged all-terrain looks

2011 VW CrossPolo: front view.

CrossPolo, the "rugged all-terrain" looks of the small VW.

19 Feb. 2010 - Volkswagen's new generation CrossPolo is ready for its world premiere at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show (4 to 14 March), before deliveries start from end of May in Germany, followed right afterwards across Europe and in Japan.

The small Volkswagen plays the "rugged all-terrain" looks to show a more adventurous facet of the brand's subcompact (B-segment, supermini) model.

After the Polo base version presented in 2009 and the Polo BlueMotion (debut in 2010) with its high fuel efficiency, as well as the Polo GTI now also debuting in Geneva, the CrossPolo completes the series as a fourth model.

With its higher ride height (15 millimetre gain), the five-door CrossPolo can be considered as one of the unconventional vehicles in its class.

2011 Volkswagen CrossPolo: profile view.

Higher ride (15 millimetre gain) with five-door practicality.

Powered by fuel-efficient engines with a power range from 51 kW (68 bhp, 69 PS) to 77 kW (103bhp, 105 PS), the small all-terrain is available with a choice of three petrol and three common rail TDI engines. Three of the six engines can be ordered with a 7-speed DSG, like the one used on vehicles such as the Polo GTI.

The new CrossPolo continues in the tradition of its predecessors: the Polo Fun and the first generation CrossPolo derived from it. Originally, a production run of only 5,000 units was planned for the special edition Polo Fun, then demand justified the transition of the special edition into a production model and to the Cross version.

Exterior

2011 VW CrossPolo: rear view.

Cargo capacity: from 280 to 952 litres (9.9 to 33.6 cubic foot).

The rugged-sporty character of the CrossPolo – always produced with the five-door body – are reflected in details such as the individually styled front apron – in anthracite colour – with integrated front fog lights and large air inlet at the centre. It gets a black honeycomb insert bordered by fine chrome trim. Towards its lower edge, the bumper finishes with a section in light silver with the visual appearance of underbody protection. Taken from classic Polo styling are the upper radiator grille with its chrome inlay and the VW logo integrated here; the same applies to the dual headlights with standard daytime running lights.

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The side profile tries to show tough looks, with 17-inch alloy wheels (“Budapest” style) in 5-spoke design with size 215/40 tyres, sporty black wheel arch extensions and coordinated body sills. The latter continue visually into the lower door area. In off-road driving as in metropolitan parking spaces, these rugged plastic guards can help protect the car from damage.

Other characteristics of the CrossPolo include the silver anodized roof rails. They are a traditional feature on this model, and can be used to mount roof boxes and carrier systems with a weight of up to 75 kilograms.

The silver painted door mirrors are colour coordinated with the roof railing. At the rear, the CrossPolo continues the rugged all-terrain look in the bumper. The lower section is also designed in a black, rugged plastic. At its centre, a separate section painted in silver catches the eye that is styled to look like a diffuser.

Six exterior colours accentuate the powerful style of the CrossPolo. Available only with the new Volkswagen are the colours “Magma Orange“ and “Terra Beige Metallic”. Across the board, the upper areas of the bumpers and handles (door, tailgate) are painted in body colour, while the cover trim of the B and C pillars and the window frames are treated in a high-gloss black.

Interior

The interior of the CrossPolo is designed to match the all-terrain look. Here it is primarily the two-tone fabrics of the sport seats, the rear bench and the door trim that create a youthful ambiance. Up to four different colour trims are available, depending on the exterior colour.

The outer areas of the seats are always in anthracite, but customers can choose from the colours “Hot Orange”, “Orange”, “Latte Macchiato” and “Grey” for the inner seat panels and middle sections of the door trim panels. On seat contact surfaces for the back and legs, all fabrics (“Dimension” pattern) have a black webbed and more durable structure. The “CrossPolo” signature is embroidered into the backrests of the front seats.

2011 VW CrossPolo: dashboard view.

Instrument panel: “Slush” technology with a soft texture.

Materials are friendly to the touch: the steering wheel has a fine perforated leather cover and the steering wheel spokes are produced from a brushed chrome application.

The seams of the steering wheel cover and the leather-trimmed parking brake handle are given the colour of the interior trim. The CrossPolo’s quality is highlighted by the instrument panel, finished in “Slush” technology with a soft surface texture.

Equipment

Standard interior equipment include height-adjustable sport seats, an asymmetrically split rear bench and backrest, pockets on the backs of the front seats and sliding drawers under them, a leather-trimmed steering wheel, a front centre armrest (with storage compartment), pedal caps in aluminium look and chrome on various switches and components, including the door handles, surrounds for the window lift switches and air vents.

Also standard are the electric adjustable and heated door mirrors, electric window lifts all around, illuminated make-up mirrors in the sun visors, multi-function display (MFA) including tyre pressure monitoring (tyre pressure monitoring system, TPMS) and central locking with RF remote control.

Volume

2011 VW CrossPolo: front seats view.

The outer areas of the seats are in anthracite, but customers can choose other colours for the inner seat panels and middle sections of the door trim panels.

The new CrossPolo also has a versatile interior. When the rear bench is completely folded, the cargo capacity increases from 280 to 952 litres (9.9 to 33.6 cubic foot). The dual cargo floor - adjustable to two height levels - provides a continuously level loading surface. Four tie-down eyes simplify secure fastening of the cargo to be transported, while two hooks in the side trim panels keep bags from tipping over.

Engines

The six engines of the CrossPolo have power levels between 51 kW (68 bhp, 69 PS) and 77 kW (103bhp, 105 PS).

The entry level among the petrol engines is represented by the 51 kW (68 bhp, 69 PS) version with a 1.2 litre displacement.

Following at the next level is a 1.4-litre engine with 63 kW (84 bhp, 86 PS).

The top petrol engine is the new 1.2 TSI with the mentioned 77 kW (103bhp, 105 PS). This turbocharged direct-injection petrol engine accelerates the CrossPolo to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 9.9 seconds, reaches a top speed of 188 km/h (117 mph), with a combined fuel consumption of 5.5 litres of fuel (18.2 km per litre, 42.8 US mpg, 51.3 UK mpg) and emissions of 128 g/km CO2. These values are obtained with both the standard 6-speed gearbox and the optional 7-speed DSG, an automatic. Also deliverable as an optional DSG version is the CrossPolo with the 1.4-litre engine.

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The three common rail, direct-injection turbodiesels (TDI) are fitted with a particulate filter. All engines have 1.6 litre displacement and are available at the power levels 55 kW (74 bhp, 75 PS), 66 kW (88 bhp, 90 PS) and 77 kW (103 bhp, 105 PS).

All three variants take 4.3 litres of diesel per 100 km (23.2 km per litre, 54.7 US mpg, 65.6 UK mpg) in combined mode and emit 113 grams of CO2 per kilometre.

The 90-PS version can also be combined with the direct shift gearbox as an option; in this case, the combined fuel consumption is 4.6 l/100 km (21.7 km per litre, 51.1 US mpg, 61.3 UK mpg). All CrossPolo engines meet the limits of the Euro-5 emissions standard.

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