The new Volkswagen Polo is a Light Luxury offered in a 5D Hatchback body style. Available in Australia from $30,790 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Life variant and topping out at $41,790 for the GTI.
There are 4 variants of the Polo available in Australia and this generation went on sale in September of 2025.
Engine options include 1.0L turbo (85kW/200Nm) and 2.0L turbo (147kW/320Nm). Available with 7-speed automatic or 6-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The new 2026 Polo is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
Retail Price
Transmission
6 or 7-speed Auto (DCT)
Driven Wheels
Front
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Body Types
Hatchback
Powertrain Type
Front-wheel Drive
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Transmission
6 or 7-speed Auto (DCT)
Driven Wheels
Front
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Body Types
Hatchback
Powertrain Type
Front-wheel Drive
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The Volkswagen Polo comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Life and the most expensive being GTI.
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| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,080 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,751 mm |
| Overall Width (Inc Mirror) | 1,964 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,450 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,564 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,600 mm |
| Load Capacity | 487 mm |
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Volkswagen Polo
The cheapest Volkswagen Polo is the Life that starts from $30,790.
See all Volkswagen Polo PricingThe most expensive Volkswagen Polo is the GTI that starts from $41,790.
See all Volkswagen Polo PricingThe best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Polo is offered by the GTI which can tow 1200 kg
See all Volkswagen Polo towing capacityThe largest Volkswagen Polo is the Life which measures 1751mm wide, 4080mm in length and sits 1450mm tall.
The most powerful Volkswagen Polo is the GTI which has 147kW of power from its 2.0L Turbo engine.
The Volkswagen Polo is built in South Africa and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Volkswagen Polo is the GTI which weighs 1780 kg (kerb weight).
The Volkswagen Polo uses Premium Unleaded.
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