The 5th-generation (Mk5) Volkswagen Polo Hatchback (HB) was a highly anticipated B-Segment model when it first launched in Malaysia in 2010. Priced competitively against the segment-dominating Honda Jazz, it offered an affordable entry point for buyers who wanted a continental car for the price of a Japanese model. At around RM 110k, it was the most accessible model in VW's growing lineup at the time. Though the 6th-generation model never made it to Malaysian shores, the Mk5 Polo HB remained on

The Honda Jazz was the undisputed king of the compact hatchback right up to the point that it was unfortunately discontinued in the Malaysian market. Its sales figures struck fear into the hatch of any other B-segment hatchback. Spanning 3 generations here, the final GK Jazz proved to be the most successful before it was replaced by the Honda City Hatchback. Jazz sales over the 3 generations totalled just over 100,000 units with 80,000 of those being locally assembled. That gave it a market shar

Despite looking like a Golf, the VW ID.2all concept car presented last month may not enter production (target 2025) as an electric successor to the iconic VW Golf, but a replacement for the VW Polo. In an interview with Automotive News Europe, VW CEO Thomas Schafer said the company has not come to a decision on the next generation Polo, as the European Union’s upcoming Euro 7 emission regulations will push prices too far up for the Polo to still have a business case. Ford for example, has alread

Basic information about my car: 2017 Volkwagen Polo Hatchback 1.6MPI RM56,000 Reasons why I bought this car: 1. Need for daily commute to work 2. Cheapest option (at that time) 3. Used (test drive unit) Car selection process ● I had a budget of: RM70,000 ● Models that I have considered include: Used Honda Jazz, Used Mazda 2, New Proton Iriz ● Reasons why I chose this car: 1. Good handling and comfortable 2. The solid feel 3. Comes with rear air-cond User experience ● I have already done: 84,000

Well, after much speculation, it appears that the all-new MQB-based Volkswagen Polo Mk6 isn’t destined for Malaysia after all. This was confirmed by Erik Winter, Managing Director of VPCM during a press conference during the launch of the new 2021 Volkswagen Arteon R-Line facelift earlier today. Also Read: New 2021 VW Arteon R-Line facelift launched in Malaysia, priced at RM 247,671 According to Mr Winter, VPCM is always on the look-out for suitable products to sell in this highly-competitive ma

After several teases, the new 2021 Volkswagen Polo GTI (Mk6) facelift has finally made its global debut. The facelifted Polo GTI gets tweaked exterior bits, interior, and gains a few ADAS features. Performance - Unchanged from before Powertrain recipe remains unchanged – a 2.0-litre 4-cylinder turbocharged engine that is mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission (DSG). Power outputs are 207 PS/320 Nm and all of it is channelled to the front wheels. Claimed 0-100 km/h acceleration time is 6.5 s