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    1997 Volkswagen Polo

    The 1997 Volkswagen Polo is a light Luxury. When it was new, prices in Australia started around $19,990.

    There is 1 variant of the Polo available in Australia and this generation went on sale in late-1996.

    The 1997 Polo was offered with a 3 year, 60,000 km warranty.

    The Volkswagen Polo is only available with a motor that produces 55kW and 135Nm of torque. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    Retail Price
    $19,990 - $22,090†
    Transmission
    4-speed auto or 5-speed manual
    Driven Wheels
    Front
    Fuel Type
    Unleaded
    Body Types
    Hatchback
    Powertrain Type
    N/A
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    Retail Price
    $19,990 - $22,090†
    Transmission
    4-speed auto or 5-speed manual
    Driven Wheels
    Front
    Fuel Type
    Unleaded
    Body Types
    Hatchback
    Powertrain Type
    N/A

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    1997 Volkswagen Polo

    Available Variants

    The Volkswagen Polo comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Base and the most expensive being Base.

    Base

    Price from $19,990†

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    Power to Weight
    57.89 - 59.78 kW/t
    57.89 kW/t
    59.78 kW/t
    Boot Space
    245 litres
    245 litres
    Price
    $19,990 - $22,090
    $19,990
    $22,090
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    60,000 km
    60,000 km
    Years on Sale
    1 - 8 years
    2 years
    4 years
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    Life

    2026

    $30,990

    Citylife

    2026

    $32,790

    Style

    2026

    $34,990

    GTI

    2026

    $41,990

    Year
    2026
    Engine Type
    1.0L Combustion
    2.0L Combustion
    Fuel
    Premium Unleaded
    Transmission
    Automatic
    Body Type
    Hatchback
    Number of Doors
    5 Doors
    Drivetrain
    Front
    Maximum Power
    85 kW
    147 kW

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    1997 Volkswagen Polo

    Dimensions

    3,715 mm
    1,655 mm
    1,420 mm
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length3,715 mm
    Overall Width1,655 mm
    Overall Height1,420 mm
    Wheelbase2,400 mm
    Turning Circle10,100 mm
    Load Capacity480 mm

    Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.

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    Sales Data

    20242,154Total Sales
    2025934Total Sales
    202699YTD Sales

    Volkswagen Polo Sales rolling 12-months#

    *Based on VFACTS and EVC data

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    The cheapest Volkswagen Polo is the base variant that starts from $19,990.

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    The most expensive Volkswagen Polo is the base variant that starts from $22,090.

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    The best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Polo is offered by the base variant which can tow 800 kg.

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    The largest Volkswagen Polo is the base variant which measures 1655mm wide, 3715mm in length and sits 1420mm tall.

    The most powerful Volkswagen Polo is the base variant which has 55kW of power and 135nm of torque.

    The Volkswagen Polo is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Volkswagen Polo is the base variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 1400 kg.

    The Volkswagen Polo uses Unleaded Petrol.

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