Volkswagen Polo Mk IV

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Recent Changes

 * For the Australian market, 2 new limited edition models became available in 2007 as the Polo Edition and the Polo Pacific. Both cars offer extra features at no extra cost and the features include ABS, dual front and side airbags, leather steering wheel, remote central locking alarm system and more. The Polo Edition is powered by a 1.4 litre engine and costs $16,990 AUD while the Polo Pacific is powered by a bigger 1.6 litre engine and is priced at $19,990 AUD.

Styles and Major Options
Edition


 * 6 speed Automatic with Tiptronic function and Dynamic Selection Program (DSP)
 * Electric glass sunroof, slide and tilt adjustable with sunblind
 * Front log lights, mounted in lower bumper
 * Metallic/Pearl effect paint

Pacific


 * 6 speed Automatic with Tiptronic function and Dynamic Selection Program (DSP)
 * Electric glass sunroof, slide and tilt adjustable with sunblind
 * Front log lights, mounted in lower bumper
 * Metallic/Pearl effect paint

Pacific TDI


 * Electric glass sunroof, slide and tilt adjustable with sunblind
 * Front log lights, mounted in lower bumper
 * Metallic/Pearl effect paint

GTI


 * Electric glass sunroof, slide and tilt adjustable with sunblind
 * Leather Upholstery
 * Metallic/Pearl effect paint

Pricing
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Gas Mileage
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Engine and Transmission
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Performance
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Reliability
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Servicing
The Polo TDI uses up a litre of oil in every 1,000 kilomteres (625 miles). The timing belt should be changed every 105,000 kilometres (65625 miles).

Service interval: 15,000 kilometres (12 months)

Safety
Safety features
 * Dual front Airbags
 * Side Airbags
 * ABS Brakes
 * Electronic Brake-pressure Distribution (EBD)

Safety package (Optional)
 * Curtain airbags
 * Front and rear Electronic Differential Lock (EDL)
 * Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR)
 * Brake Assist
 * Electronic Stabilisation Program (ESP)

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Colors

 * Candy White
 * Flash Red
 * Reflex Silver Metallic
 * Tosca Blue Metallic
 * Black Magic Pearl
 * Shadow Blue Metallic

Main Competitors

 * Mazda 2
 * Toyota Yaris
 * Mitsubishi Colt
 * Suzuki Swift
 * Honda Jazz
 * Citroën C3
 * Ford Fiesta
 * Opel Corsa

Hybrid Models
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Unique Attributes
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Interior
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Worldwide
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In Australia, the Mk IV Polo comes with 4 trim levels starting from Club, Match, TDI and GTI in hachbacks (3 doors and 5 doors) and a chinese-built sedan. Both Club and Match models are powered by a 1.4 litre 4 cylinder engine whereas the TDI gets a 1.9L diesel and the GT gets a turbocharged 1.8 lite petrol engine.

Design quirks and oddities
The Mk IV Polo topped the small car category as the most secure according to the 2003 RACV Vehicle Security Rating with the score of 91.5 points out of 120.

Awards

 * 2006 RACV Australia's Best Small Car
 * 2007 National Motor Vehicle Theft Reduction Council Secure by Design Award for Small Car Category