Volkswagen Brazil has introduced an exclusive locally-built Polo with 79bhp one-litre 16-valve engine for the low-tax ‘popular car’ segement, writes Rogério Louro.

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The new version is produced in the Anchieta plant, São Bernardo do Campo city, São Paulo state, on the same assembly line as the 1.6 and two-litre models.


Entry-level Polos in other markets have a 1.2-litre engine.

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