Volkswagen Cross Polo Vs Competition- Will it make any difference?

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Vikas Yogi Jaipur
Last Updated : Aug 24 2013 | 8:05 PM IST

Volkswagen has launched its much anticipated muscular version of the smart looking Polo, Volkswagen Cross Polo on 22nd August, 2013 in the Indian auto market. With the launch of Volkswagen Cross Polo, another version is added to the Polo line up which sits above the top of the line diesel Highline variant. Cross Polo already sells in Europe and its introduction in India presents very faint chance to German carmaker to up its sales.

This is because the similarly tuned-up Skoda Fabia Scout didn’t had many takers when it was launched in April last year. We hope Cross Polo proves us wrong. At this juncture when the competition in rugged crossovers is intense and is speculated to further fuel up, launch of Cross Polo could be a dubious decision by the car maker.

The all new Volkswagen Cross Polo had to cross some of the toughest barriers in the name of Renault Duster, Ford EcoSport and the upcoming Nissan Terrano. However, looking at the price tag of Polo and its engine capability the chances are that it will be an uphill task for the small Polo.

It was earlier speculated that Cross Polo will be offered in 1.6 litre engine and with a spare wheel mounted on the tailgate to give it an off roader look but that didn’t happened. Renault Duster and Ford EcoSport both have bookings lined up and their popularity is only shooting high. Let’s compare all three on the basis of following factors:

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First Published: Aug 24 2013 | 5:52 PM IST

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