Volkswagen Polo Heading to US in Next Generation
Volkswagen has big plans for the American market in the near future, with the next-generation Polo and a subcompact crossover joining the German automaker’s lineup.
The subcompact Polo and a small crossover will be available in the U.S. to assist the automaker in meeting CAFE standards. It is likely that the Polo will also be offered with full-electric drive for American consumers. The small crossover however, which will be slotted below the Tiguan, is still at least three years away. But thanks to the German automaker’s MQB architecture, the crossover will benefit from the availability of all-wheel drive in addition to hybrid applications.
Volkswagen’s cheapest offering in America currently is the Jetta that has a starting price of $16,720, which means the automaker has room for a cheaper subcompact to help meet the new fuel economy regulations. Volkswagen will also be bringing the Golf GTD to America as a 2015 model.
[Source: Motor Trend]
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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