Snapshot
- All grades up by roughly $6000 over outgoing model
- More standard equipment and features across 2022 range
- First examples set to arrive in May
The 2022 Volkswagen Polois set to arrive on local shores in May, bringing with it increased spec over the outgoing model – but at a premium price.
While still a part of the same generation as the current MY21 Polo, the MY22 update features a large amount of equipment upgrades across the range, such as the inclusion of Digital Cockpit, wireless charging and numerous safety additions.
As well as the new equipment, Volkswagen is adopting a new sales philosophy, moving away from chasing sales volume in the pursuit of bringing a higher quality product to market, with brand director Michal Szaniecki saying: “We’ve moved the Polo still further from the sticker-driven rat race into its most premium form to date.”
Pricing
The Trendline and Comfortline variants have been dropped for 2022, with the Life nameplate, borrowed from the Golf, Caddy, T-Cross and Tiguan, now opening the Polo line-up.
The 2022 Volkswagen Polo can be had in three grades: Life, Style and performance GTI.
Pricing is all before on-road costs.
| Variant | Price |
|---|---|
| 2022 Volkswagen Polo Life (manual) | $25,250 (up $5960 over Trendline, $4360 over Comfortline) |
| 2022 Volkswagen Polo Life (7-speed DSG auto) | $28,250 (up $6460 over Trendline, $4860 over Comfortline) |
| 2022 Volkswagen Polo Style (7-speed DSG auto) | $31,250 (up $5560) |
| 2022 Volkswagen Polo GTI (6-speed DSG auto) | $38,750 (up $5860) |
Features
As standard, the entry grade Polo Life includes equipment such as:
Life
| Parking distance sensors, front and rear |
| Rear view camera |
| Cruise control |
| LED head and tail-lights |
| 15-inch alloy wheels |
| Digital Cockpit (8-inch driver display) |
| Composition Media 8-inch infotainment screen |
| Wireless charging |
| DAB+ digital radio |
| Apple CarPlay/Android Auto |
| Leather multi-function steering wheel |
| Comfort cloth upholstery |
| Front seat lumbar adjustment |
| Automatic headlight function |
| Rain sensing wipers |
| Auto dimming rear-view mirror |
| Illuminated front vanity mirrors |
| Front centre armrest |
| Cruise control |
Optional extras
| Options | Price |
| Metallic paint | $600 |
| Vision & Tech Package (DSG only) includes: | $1700 |
| Discover 8-inch navigation | |
| Digital Cockpit Pro | |
| Voice control | |
| Wireless app-connect | |
| Travel assist | |
| Adaptive cruise control |
On top of the base-level Polo Life, the Style variant adds:
Style
| Digital Cockpit Pro (10.25-inch driver display) |
| Dual zone climate control air conditioning |
| Interior ambient lighting |
| Comfort sports front seats |
| 16-inch alloys |
| Travel assist, including: |
| Adaptive cruise control |
| Side assist |
| Rear traffic alert |
| Park assist (automatic reverse parking assistance) |
| IQ Light Matrix |
| LED headlights with dynamic light assist (adaptive high-beam) |
| Illuminated LED grille strip |
| Premium LED tail-lights with dynamic indicators |
| Front fog lights |
Optional extras
| Options | Price |
| Metallic paint | $600 |
| Sound & Tech Package includes: | $1900 |
| Discover 8-inch navigation | |
| Voice control | |
| Wireless app-connect | |
| Keyless access and ignition | |
| Beats Premium Audio with six speakers | |
| Digital eight-channel amplifier, 300 watts |
Beyond this, the range-topping Polo GTI gains:
GTI
| GTI body styling |
| Metallic paint |
| Tartan interior |
| Anti-theft alarm system |
| Keyless access |
| 18-inch alloy wheels |
| Sport select suspension |
| Driving profile selection |
| Discover Media 8-inch navigation system |
| Voice control |
| Wireless app-connect |
| Sport seats |
| Sports steering wheel with paddles |
Optional extras
| Options | Price |
| Premium metallic paint | $300 |
| Sound & Tech Package includes: | $1500 |
| Discover Pro 9.2-inch navigation | |
| Beats Premium Audio with six speakers | |
| Panoramic glass sunroof | $1500 |
Engine, transmission and fuel economy
Both the Polo Life and Style share the same 1.0-litre, three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engines, with power and torque unchanged from the outgoing model.
The Polo Life is available with a six-speed manual or a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission – producing peak power and torque figures of either 70kW/175Nm or 85kW and 200Nm respectively.
The Style meanwhile is available only with the seven-speed DSG, producing identical power and torque, with a claimed fuel consumption rating of 5.4L/100km.
Moving up to the range-topping GTI means buyers are treated to a 2.0-litre, four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine, again with no changes to the current model Polo.
The 147TSI pushes out 147kW and 320Nm for a power-to-weight ratio of 112.8kW/tonne, boasting a 0-100km/h sprint time of 6.7 seconds.
A six-speed dual-clutch auto remains as the only transmission available for the GTI, which achieves a claimed 6.5L/100km – 0.4L/100km more than its predecessor.
In all grades drive is sent to the front wheels.
Safety
Carrying over from the outgoing Polo, the MY22 edition comes with a five-star ANCAP safety rating, with even more features such as a centre airbag and front assist with cyclist monitoring.
| Seven airbags (dual frontal, side chest-protecting, side curtain and centre) |
| Front assist with pedestrian and cyclist monitoring |
| Lane assist (adaptive lane-keep assistance) |
| Autonomous emergency braking |
| Manual-set speed limiter |
Warranty and servicing
As with the rest of Volkswagen’s passenger vehicle range, the Polo is covered by a five-year/unlimited-kilometre warranty, which also includes a one-year membership to its roadside assist program.
Each variant also falls under Volkswagen’s assured service pricing, with the first five years/75,000km intervals and costs listed below.
Life (manual)
| Interval | Price |
|---|---|
| 15,000km/12 months | $425 |
| 30,000km/24 months | $621 |
| 45,000km/36 months | $413 |
| 60,000km/48 months | $969 |
| 75,000km/60 months | $413 |
Life/Style (dual-clutch auto)
| Interval | Price |
|---|---|
| 15,000km/12 months | $425 |
| 30,000km/24 months | $703 |
| 45,000km/36 months | $413 |
| 60,000km/48 months | $949 |
| 75,000km/60 months | $413 |
GTI
| Interval | Price |
|---|---|
| 15,000km/12 months | $455 |
| 30,000km/24 months | $644 |
| 45,000km/36 months | $455 |
| 60,000km/48 months | $1498 |
| 75,000km/60 months | $455 |
Availability
The 2022 Volkswagen Polo range will be available from May this year across Australia.
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