2014 Volkswagen Polo showcased at the Geneva Motor Show

Volkswagen, the German automaker has showcased the updated 2014 Volkswagen Polo at the ongoing 84th Geneva Motor Show. The facelift version sports some cosmetic updates on both outside and inside the cabin. The newly designed bumper with broad front grille adds that extra sportiness which is lacked in the ongoing models. The headlamps are redesigned and now feature LED lights as an optional choice while the rear taillamp cluster is extended a bit.

The interiors of the car features fine finished dashboard with updated central and instrumental cluster, redesigned handbrake lever and gear knob. The three spoke steering wheel is also tweaked for better control while the seats are covered with new upholstery. New in the car is electro-mechanical steering system along with an electronically controlled Sport Select Suspension that provides a refine driving in extreme conditions.

Polo facelift is also offered in both the fuel trims. The petrol model houses 1.2-litre, three-cylinder engine that develops power of 74bhp and 110Nm of torque while the diesel model carries 1.2-litre engine that churns out maximum power output of 74bhp and 180Nm of torque. Variants that come with a tag of GT are either offered with 1.6-litre diesel engine which produces a power of 103bhp and 250Nm of torque or a 1.2-litre petrol engine that belts out a power of 103bhp and 175Nm of peak torque. 

The facelift version is already been spotted near the company's production plant in Pune which signals the early arrival. With better price arrangement, the car can give a tough competition to Hyundai i20, Skoda Fabia and Nissan Micra.

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