Volkswagen Cross Polo Spotted in India, to Rival Duster and EcoSport

Volkswagen India that has recently launched the 105bhp hot-hatch Polo GT in India is now gearing up to launch the off-roading capable Cross Polo in India to excite touring lovers. And like we told you in our last story that Volkswagen is doing preparation to bring in the Polo-based crossover, which not only looks rugged, it has what it takes to make everyone fall in love with it. Now our friends at IndianCarsBikes have managed to click the spy picture of the car, while its test-run around VW's Chakan, Pune based plant. And this further assures Volkswagen India's plans of launching this vehicle in our country.

There are no official words on the launch dates and specs of the car, we are expecting it to be rolled out by the last quarter of 2013. What helps the Cross Polo to become rugged both in looks and nature are 14mm more height than the Polo, 17-inch alloy wheels, black plastic moulding around the wheel arches, bumpers and side sills. You an also see the roof rails in the spy pictures, which help it look more aggressive.

As far as the engine options are concerned, they will be the same offered on the regular Polo hatchback. But, to excite motoring enthusiasts, VW might fit in the 105bhp producing, 1.2-litre TSI petrol engine, which is fitted in the new Polo GT. However, that will only increase the cost of the vehicle. There are also rumours that the Volkswgen Cross Polo will be the first car to get the company's 1.5-litre four-cylinder diesel engine, which is exclusively developed for India.

We are expecting the Cross Polo to be priced around Rs 7 lakh to compete against the likes of Renault Duster and upcoming Ford EcoSport. Stay tuned to CarDekho for more updates on the same. Cheers.

Source: IndianCarsBikes