Stick with the Classics: Volkswagen Shows Off New Polo Sedan for Family Car Perfection

• South African families will have a comfortable, reliable, and relatively affordable compact sedan to choose from
• The 2022 Volkswagen Polo Sedan has been unveiled in South Africa and is powered by one engine derivative: a 1.6-litre petrol engine
• The engine has 81kW power and 152Nm of torque and the starting price for the only sedan VW sells in Mzansi is R318 300

Volkswagen has released details of the three-model line-up for its new Polo sedan that has gone on sale this week.

There's only one engine available: a naturally-aspirated 1.6-litre mill with 81kW power and 152Nm.

According to Motorpress, the three options for buyers are Polo Sedan, Polo Sedan Life, and the Polo Sedan Life Tiptronic.

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Volkswagen says the sedan has a top speed of 190km/h. The standard kit for the base model includes LED headlights and taillights, 16-inch steel wheels, App-Connect, seven-inch touchscreen radio, Cruise Control, and a multi-function steering wheel.

The range is priced from R318 300 for the entry-level model, R345 600 for the midrange for the Life Manual, and R365 500 for the flagship Tiptronic Life.

Sleek turbocharged Hatch: Volkswagen Taigo 1,0 TSI DSG R Line Driven in South Africa

Briefly News reported that Volkswagen's local lineup has changed dramatically over the last five to seven years. Several sedans like the CC, Passat, Jetta, and Arteon. Only the Polo sedan clings to life.

During that time, VW has grown fond of the letter 'T', as it introduced the T-Cross, Tiguan AllSpace, T-Roc, and most recently, the Taigo, Motorpress reports. Briefly News Car & Tech Editor Sean Parker drove the latter at its local launch in Johannesburg. VW head of Group Communications Andile Dlamini spoke exclusively to Briefly News. It said the brand is excited to launch the new model in South Africa with its 'Taigo Junction' event for customers.

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The Taigo is based on the same platform as the popular Polo and is placed between the entry-level T-Cross and snazzy T-RoUnfortunately, pricing starts at R429 900, and only the 85kW 1,0-litre engine is available to a seven-speed DSG. The flagship R-Line model will set one back R486 000.

The R-Line sets itself apart from the rest of the range with a high-gloss front bumper and longitudinal air intake bars. Up in the Highveld, the engine struggled to make an impression on me, but there's no denying frugality is a redeeming feature.

The noise, vibration, and harshness levels were excellent on our drive from Gauteng to the Free State. The Taigo's cosseted ride quality played to the tune of a fuss-free driving style rather than aggressive throttle inputs. It's not going to win any awards for steering feel when cornering, but rather, the rack is set up for easy maneuvering in tight spaces.

Source: Briefly News