Volkswagen Polo Mk4

The Volkswagen Polo IV is built from November 2001 to May 2009 fourth-generation small car model Polo of the Wolfsburg-based automobile manufacturer Volkswagen. In spring 2005, presents a visually extensively revised model as part of the facelift, the fundamental technical design remained largely unchanged.

Since March 2010, an optically again revised model under the name Polo Vivo is available on the South African market.

• 2.1 Special models
• 2.2 Model Variants 2.2.1 Cross Polo
• 2.2.2 Polo BlueMotion
• 2.2.3 Polo GT Rocket
• 2.2.4 Polo GTI
• 2.2.5 Polo GTI Cup Edition
• 2.2.6 Polo sedan ( 9N4 )

• 2.3.1 Specifications 2.3.1.1 gasoline engines
• 2.3.1.2 Diesel Engines

Polo 9N (2001-2005 )

VW Polo five-door hatchback (2001-2005)

The first version of the Polo IV was officially unveiled at the IAA in September 2001 in Frankfurt am Main and built after the launch in November 2001 until its replacement by the revised model on April 30, 2005.

Technically the car on the same platform as the Seat Ibiza (6L ) Seat Cordoba (6L ) and Škoda Fabia I. The length of the body has grown over the previous generation by 15.4 centimeters, thus achieving approximately the outer dimensions of the Volkswagen Golf II The wheelbase was lengthened by 5.3 inches, which benefits mainly the legroom of passengers in the rear. The also enlarged luggage compartment holds 270 liters in the standard configuration and can be expanded by folding down the rear seats up to 1030 liters.

The front of the vehicle is oriented optically with the four round clear-glass headlights on the design of the Volkswagen Lupo.

Security

German vehicles are equipped as standard with ABS and speed-sensitive power steering. In conjunction with the optional ESP comes in Polo IV for the first time a hydraulic brake assist is used, which can shorten the required stopping distance in an emergency situation.

Driver and front passenger are protected by standard front and side airbags and seatbelt pretensioners with force limiters. Head airbags for the front seats were available at extra cost from the year 2002. The pedals in the footwell of the driver are " crash- optimized " and moved away in an accident from the driver's body in order to reduce the risk of injury in the leg area.

In the Euro NCAP crash test, the Polo IV reached in 2002, four out of five stars in the evaluation of occupant safety and four stars in the evaluation of pedestrian safety.

VW Polo three-door (2001-2005)

Interior of a polo trend (Spanish reimport )

Special models

From the end of 2003 which is available exclusively with five doors special edition Special was built, the basic features included, among other things, alarm, electric windows, central locking, 16 - inch alloy wheels and an MP3-compatible radio from Volkswagen Individual.

At the beginning of 2004 the special model cricket was offered the extended standard equipment among other things, automatically dimming rear view mirror with CD changer, power windows, cruise control, air conditioning, rain sensor and central locking.

Also from the beginning of 2004 the special model GT was available, the basic features included, among other things, a sport suspension with 15 mm lowering and 16- inch alloy wheels, electric windows and central locking. As engines were gasoline engines and diesel engines from 55 kW (75 hp) available.

Models

Over time, several variants of the first version of the Polo IV were offered, which differed from the normal production version not only by a change in basic equipment, but also showed changes in the body.

Polo sedan ( 9N2 )

The Polo sedan called notchback variant of the Polo IV was built from October 2003 in Brazil and imported from there to Europe. The vehicles have a from the B-pillar independent and opposite the hatchback version by 28 centimeters extended body. This is the rear seat passengers more space available and the loading volume of the trunk grows from 270 liters to 432 liters in the hatchback at. The basic equipment of the vehicles includes power windows and central locking.

Polo Fun

Developed by Volkswagen Individual Polo Fun was introduced in spring 2004. Originally it was planned as a special model with 5000 units built, but was soon established as a separate model variant due to high demand. The available exclusively with five doors Polo Fun differed externally from the normal version of the Polo by function based on that an SUV off-road look with independent front and rear aprons, plastic covers on fenders, sills and doors, roof rails, standard fog lamps and 17- inch alloy wheels of BBS. Roof rails and door mirror housings were painted regardless of the exterior color of the vehicle always silver. Standard equipment included sports seats for driver and front passenger, leather steering wheel, remote central door locking, electric windows and radio cassette. As motorization gasoline engines 40-74 kW and diesel engines with 55 and 74 kW were available.

The vehicles come standard with a chassis with around 15 millimeters more ground clearance and a stiffer set, which was also available for the normal series surcharge, due to the lack of all-wheel drive but only limited for use on rough terrain suitable.

Motors

For the launch of the Polo IV three different engines were initially available: a completely newly developed 3- cylinder gasoline engine with 1.2 liter displacement and 47 kW ( 64 hp), the available already in the previous 4- cylinder gasoline engine 1.4 liter displacement and 55 kW (75 hp) and also available in the predecessor 3-cylinder TDI diesel engine with 1.4 liter displacement and 55 kW (75 hp). A short time later, a newly developed 3- cylinder gasoline engine with 1.2 liter displacement and 40 kW ( 55 hp), a 4 -cylinder SDI diesel engine with 1.9 liter displacement and 47 kW were (64 hp) and a 4 - cylinder TDI diesel engine with 1.9 liter capacity and also 74 kW (100 hp) available.

From January 2002, a further petrol engine with 1.4 liter displacement and an output of 74 kW ( 100 hp ) was available. In April 2002, followed by a gasoline engine with FSI technology, which reached from a displacement of 1.4 liters, a power output of 63 kW (86 hp).

In October 2003, the most powerful TDI engine was introduced, which from a displacement of 1.9 liters, a power output of 96 kW (130 PS) developed and thus marked the top engine of the first version of the Polo IV.

All petrol engines have already been fulfilled in its introduction, the requirements of the Euro 4 emission standard. The diesel engines reached initially only a classification in the Euro -3 standard. While the TDI engines have been revised over time to reach the Euro 4 classification, the 47- kW motor -SDI fulfilled throughout its construction period, only the requirements of the class Euro 3

Specifications

Gasoline engines

Diesel engines

Polo 9N3 (2005-2009)

VW Polo five-door hatchback (2005-2009)

The advance of the revised model began on 14 March 2005. After the launch on 30 April 2005, this version of the Polo IV was built by May 2009. The revised model differs from its predecessor mainly by various external changes, whereas the basic technology remained largely the same. The standard equipment of the vehicles were upgraded with electric windows and central locking, reworked the suspension and stiffer.

The vehicle carries the front at the time of launch current " group face" of the Volkswagen brand with a V-shaped insignia grille. The design of the clear-glass headlights is based on the Volkswagen Golf V, hood and front fenders were reshaped. The side markers were moved from the fenders into the exterior mirror housings and uses LED technology. The optics of the tailgate was slightly modified with a deeper rear window is drawn downwards, revised the design of the tail-lights.

The interior has been compared to the predecessor model changed little. The third sun visor above the interior mirror was removed and replaced by a narrow visor strip on the windshield. The dashboard is now generally made ​​of hard plastic, while it consisted of foamed plastics in the predecessor in the higher trim levels. The option of a leather steering wheel and in later model years, the standard steering wheel were redesigned.

The possible special equipment was supplemented by Park Pilot, tire pressure monitoring system and coming home function and the cassette radios available in the predecessor replaced by a CD - radio, which was optionally available with the ability to play MP3 files.

VW Polo three-door (2005-2009)

Special models

From January 2006 to July 2006, the special edition Goal was offered on the occasion of the Football World Cup 2006 in Germany, which was equipped with CD radio, cruise control, air conditioning, multi-function display and Park Pilot.

The second, offered in cooperation with the tourism company TUI special edition Tour or Tour Edition possessed in addition to the already offered the special model Goal basic version of ESP, sunroof ( only Tour Edition ) and dark-tinted side and rear windows (only Tour Edition ) and was until September 2007 built.

As of October 2007, the Special Model United was offered, which supplemented the basic features already included in the previous special model among other things, heated front seats and headlight washers.

As of spring 2008, the two special edition models Black Edition and Silver Edition were in addition to the United offered the standard features of the Polo, among others, CD radio, ESP, air conditioning, tinted side and rear windows, headlights with black housing (only Black Edition ) and 16 - inch alloy wheels extended. Both models were only available with black or silver finish.

Under the sponsorship of the two football clubs FC Schalke 04 and Werder Bremen corresponding special models of the Polo two were produced as a small series. The Polo S04 Edition in color painted Summer Blue and fitted with gray and white design elements was presented at the "Schalke Day" on July 20, 2008, the white, black or silver painted Polo Werder Edition 3 August 2008, the "Day the fans, " at the Weser Stadium in Bremen. Both models carry at various points in the interior and exterior lettering and logos of the respective association.

Models

Over time, IV different variants were introduced to the market, which differed from the normal production version not only by a change in basic equipment, but some have a modified body or not available for the normal model engine possessed also by the revised model of the Polo.

CrossPolo

The CrossPolo was created under the leadership of Volkswagen Individual, and was presented in November 2005 at the Essen Motor Show. He represents the successor of the Polo Fun and was built from February 2006. Like its predecessor, the CrossPolo exclusively with five doors available and differs in appearance from the normal version of the Polo by function based on that an SUV off-road look with independent front and rear aprons, plastic covers on fenders, sills and doors, roof rails, standard fog lamps and 17 - inch alloy wheels. Roof rails and mirror housings are painted regardless of the exterior color of the vehicle always silver. Standard equipment included sports seats for driver and front passenger, leather steering wheel and central locking with radio remote control. As engines gasoline engines with 47, 55 or 74 kW ( later 51, 59 and 77 kW) diesel engines with 51 and 74 kW were available.

The vehicles come standard with a chassis with around 15 millimeters more ground clearance and a stiffer set, which was also available for the normal series surcharge, due to the lack of all-wheel drive but only limited for use on rough terrain suitable.

As the Polo Fun was also the CrossPolo initially equipped with alloy wheels from BBS. As of the 2008 model year, which began in May 2007, the vehicles were, however, fitted as standard with 17- inch alloy wheels from Volkswagen Individual, after BBS had asked at the beginning of 2007 due to acute liquidity shortage for bankruptcy. The BBS alloy wheels, however, were still available at no extra charge.

Polo BlueMotion

The Polo BlueMotion was launched in spring 2006 at the Geneva Motor Show and was available from summer 2006. With it, the BlueMotion concept was introduced at Volkswagen, which has been extended over time to all brand model series. The aim is to optimize fuel consumption and pollutant emissions of vehicles.

The Polo BlueMotion has for this purpose an aerodynamically optimized body with spoilers front and rear, nearly closed radiator grille and 15 mm lowering. The additional charge for comparable standard model was 850 EUR (as of January 2009). The rolling resistance is reduced by the use of special low-resistance tires. The 5-speed manual transmission is compared with the identically powered normal variant translated longer in grades 3 to 5, in order to achieve a reduction of the engine speed and therefore lower fuel consumption. For the same reason, the idle speed is lowered. The only use for upcoming 3-cylinder TDI engine with 59 kW of power is fitted as standard to improve the emissions with a particulate filter.

The combination of these measures, the average consumption is 3.8 liters per 100 kilometers, which corresponds to a fuel consumption advantage of 0.7 liters compared to the identically powered production version. The CO2 emission is 99 grams per kilometer about 20 grams less than the value of the normal series.

Polo GT Rocket

The Polo GT Rocket was offered in Spring 2008 and differs optically spoilers front and rear, roof spoiler, widened side skirts, headlights with black housing and 17- inch alloy wheels from the standard production model. The basic equipment has been added, among others, CD radio, ESP, air conditioning, fog lights, tinted side and rear windows and sports suspension with 15 mm lowering. The vehicles were available exclusively with gasoline engines 59-77 kW and diesel engines 59-96 kW.

Polo GTI

After last a GTI Sport version was available in the third generation Polo, a corresponding model variant was offered with the Polo GTI from the spring of 2006 again.

The look of this model from the normal production version differs by a partial black painted front end, honeycomb radiator grille with red trim surround, headlamps with black housing, standard fog lights, unpainted sill extensions, red -painted brake calipers, 16 - inch alloy wheels, exhaust twin tailpipes made ​​of stainless steel and a roof spoiler.

On the technical side of a 1.8 - liter petrol engine with turbocharging and 110 kW ( 150 hp) has power Polo GTI equipped with a sports suspension with a 15 mm lowering and uses the braking system also used in the 96 kW TDI engine with ventilated discs with diameter of 288 millimeters at the front axle and 232 millimeters at the rear axle. The standard safety equipment includes ESP and a tire pressure monitoring system.

Polo GTI Cup Edition

As of June 2006, the once powerful version GTI Cup Edition with 132 kW ( 180 hp ) was offered in addition to the Polo GTI from Volkswagen Individual. Their visual appearance with an aggressive front and rear bumper, wider side sills, a striking roof spoiler and 17- inch alloy wheels is derived directly from the vehicles used in the ADAC Volkswagen Polo Cup. Technically, however, the Polo GTI Cup Edition is based on the normal Polo GTI. The biggest difference besides the altered appearance is adapted to the higher -performance brake system with a disc diameter of 312 millimeters at the front axle.

Polo sedan ( 9N4 )

The notchback variant Polo sedan in 2005 was also subjected to a model upgrade and equipped with the front already known from the hatchback with a V-shaped grille and redesigned taillights. Unlike its predecessor, but it was not available on the European market.

Motors

The petrol engines were taken over unchanged from its predecessor with the introduction of the revised model. The diesel engines of 47 kW SDI engine, which only satisfy the requirements of the Euro 3 emission standard has been replaced by a TDI engine with 51 kW of power and Euro 4 classification. And the TDI with 55 kW motor was replaced by a more powerful engine with 59 kW.

For the model year 2007, which began in May 2006, accounted for the 63- kW FSI engine. The power of 55 kW petrol engine in conjunction with the 5- speed manual transmission was increased to 59 kW; in combination with the four -speed automatic transmission, however, continued to come for the 55 kW motor used. The petrol engine with 1.4 liter displacement and 74 kW power was replaced by a unit with a displacement of 1.6 liters and 77 kW, which was combined with a six-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission to the 5- speed manual transmission. All diesel engines with the exception of the most powerful unit with 96 kW were now available with a particulate filter.

With the beginning of the model year 2008 in May 2007, the performance of the two 3- cylinder petrol engines was increased with 1.2 liter displacement and 40 kW and 47 kW to 44 kW and 51 kW. The 55- kW petrol engine with four-speed automatic transmission accounted for; the 59- kW motor was instead now also offered with sechsstufigem Tiptronic automatic transmission.

Specifications

Gasoline engines

Diesel engines

Polo Vivo (since 2010)

In March 2010, the Polo Vivo has been introduced, which is intended to replace on the South African market, the previous entry-level model Citi Golf after its production was discontinued in early 2010. The Polo Vivo is based on the Polo IV, but was optically modified, especially in the front to adjust it to the current design language of the brand Volkswagen. The impact protection bars in the front, rear and side areas were removed during the revision process. The vehicles are manufactured at the Volkswagen plant in Uitenhage and are as hatchback with three or five doors and a sedan with four doors at prices from 101,500 Rand ( equivalent to about 10,000 Euro), while the current model with a little over 150,000 edge is much more expensive.

Callbacks

On November 3, 2011, the Federal Motor Vehicle Office published a recall for vehicle occupant protection device for right-hand drive vehicles of model years 2002 to 2009, as the rear head airbags could trigger groundless delayed or in an emergency by a faulty line seizure.

Swell

• Hans -Rüdiger Etzold: How it's done, Volume 129: VW Polo / Seat Ibiza, ISBN 3-7688-1535-8
• Volkswagen: The Polo - Technical data and equipment, model years 2002-2009