VW Polo Preparing For US Debut

According to Automotive News, Volkswagen has determined that Americans might like a Polo, so it's bringing the 80-hp subcompact Stateside in the not-too-distant future. Until now, the importation of the Polo was all conjecture, but now we have confirmation, straight from the horse's mouth. No specifics were given about the diminutive hatchback's U.S. debut... Source: Autoblog

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It will most likely be the next generation Polo, not the one in the picture above. (AutoSpies)

U.S.? How about Quebec? We got alot of small hatches running around here. More Echo and Yaris hatchbacks sold here than anywhere in North America. (WorldCarFans)

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Volkswagen to Bring the Polo to the U.S. (Latimes.com)

Volkswagen Polo Coming to U.S. (Automobilemag.com)

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Car review - Volkswagen Tiguan 5-dr wagon range (Australia)

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The Australian Tiguan handles very well, with high levels of adhesion, a flat cornering stance and only a gentle front-end push when really trying hard. The only downside is the light steering that lacks in feel and feels a little vague on-centre. Overall, though, the Tiguan goes straight up towards the sharper end of the compact SUV class for its handling ability. Ride quality is best described as firm yet supple on the standard 16-inch wheels.



The six-speed automatic transmission is smooth enough, with only the occasional non-silken shift. Unless in Sport or manual mode, the six-speed starts in second gear. The six-speed manual is a little clunky and can be hard until you’re accustomed to the neutral plane’s stiff spring-loading to find second gear in a quick three-two downshift, but otherwise is an enjoyable transmission to shuffle gears with.
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2008 Volkswagen Scirocco Racer Coupe To Debut

The 300hp 2.0-liter TFSi engined racing version of VW Scirocco will make its debut at 24-Hour Race at the Nurburgring to be held from 23-25 May. And what you see here is the first image of the factory-developed Scirocco racer.It was unveiled by Volkswagen last month at the Spreewaldring near Cottbus. The new sport-hatch comes with direct-shift transmission with DSG technology and will compete against Gumpert Apollo Hybrid, Lexus LF-A and others.

Among the drivers for Scirocco Racer Coupe will be the two-time Le Mans winner Hans-Joachim Stuck and the two-time World Rally Champion Carlos Sainz. Speaking at the car’s launch last month, Hans-Joachim Stuck said "the Scirocco is one of the most uncomplicated racing cars I’ve ever driven. It’s really fun."[...]


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