As we have previously reported, Volkswagen will bring it's sub-compact Polo to the U.S. but not until 2011. Even more surprising is that the vehicle won't be the same one that was just unveiled at the Geneva Auto Show.
According to a Automotive News report (sourced on AutoBlog) the 2011 Polo will come to the U.S. in two different versions: a sedan and hatchback. VW of America CEO Stefan Jacoby told Automotive News that the current Polo is still too small for the U.S. market - which is surprising because it looked pretty large to us in Geneva.
To resolve this issue, VW will build two new version of the car with a longer wheelbase and a slightly taller roof. The sedan model will be smaller than the Jetta and the four-door wagon/hatchback will be a competitor to the Honda Fit.
Jacoby did say that pricing for the sub-compact would have to be between $13,000 and $15,000 in order to compete in the segment, so expect the final products to have base prices in that range. In order to achieve that price, the vehicle will likely have to be built in North America - potentially at VW's Puebla, Mexico plant.
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Volkswagen to Bring Two Polo Models to the U.S. in 2011 on AutoGuide.com
Volkswagen to Bring Two Polo Models to the U.S. in 2011
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