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VW is getting ready to celebrate 50 years of the Polo.

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December 27, 2024
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VW prepara-se para comemorar 50 anos do Polo

The VW Polo is one of the most iconic models of the German brand, with a history that is on the verge of celebrating its 50th anniversary.

Since its launch in 1975, the Polo has been delighting generations of drivers with its reliability, efficiency, and innovative design, which have led to the creation of a legion of fans.

Over the decades, the model has undergone various transformations, adapting to market needs and consumer trends.

When the “Beetle” was set to be replaced in the 1970s, VW had several models up its sleeve: the Passat hit the market in 1973, followed a year later by the Golf, while the Polo emerged only in March 1975. It was at that time that VW introduced the Polo, known as Mk1, which quickly became a success in Europe, featuring a 1.1-liter engine.

The small model, positioned below the Golf, was based on the Audi 50, with a slightly modified shape, and went into mass production in Wolfsburg, quickly providing a breath of fresh air in the small car segment. With its clean design and great functionality, the Polo captured the spirit of the era.

Efficient, practical, and affordable, the model stood out for its agility and economical consumption. Essential virtues that have continued to mark the success story of this model since its first generation.

Over its six generations, the Polo, set to celebrate 50 years, has introduced a series of improvements, including more space and comfort, as well as more modern engines.

In 1987, the limited special series Polo Coupé GT G40 marked the debut of the scroll-type supercharger, which provided more power. Another significant advancement occurred in the third generation in 1994, with more technology. The Polo III was one of the first models in its class to feature innovative safety features, such as airbags.

In 1998, the Polo was available for the first time as a GTI variant. With a significant increase in size, the fourth generation offered a new level of comfort and safety starting in 2002, with front and side airbags, power steering, and ABS as standard.

With the Polo V, VW introduced a series of digital innovations: starting in 2009, infotainment and driver assistance systems made driving more comfortable than ever. The fifth generation of the Polo also made an impression in motorsport: with the Polo R WRC, the model with which VW won the World Rally Championship title four consecutive times starting in 2013.

The sixth generation was based on the modular transverse platform (MQB) and set new standards in 2017 in terms of connectivity, safety, and driving dynamics. In 2021, a mid-cycle update of the sixth generation Polo made VW’s small model more digital and innovative, utilizing driver assistance and comfort systems that were previously only seen in higher-end models.

With over 20 million units sold across six generations, the Polo has established itself as one of the most successful models in its segment. In 2025, VW will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the small compact model, and to kick off the celebrations, VW Classic will showcase the first models of the Polo at the Bremen Classic Motorshow in Germany, which will take place from January 31 to February 2, 2025.

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