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1997 Volkswagen Polo
The new Volkswagen Polo is a Light Luxury offered in a 5D Hatchback body style. Available in Australia from $19,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the variant and topping out at $22,090 for the.
The Volkswagen Polo is only available with an null motor that produces 55kW and 135Nm of torque. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The new 1997 Polo is offered with a 3 year, 60,000 km warranty.
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
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
Expert Rating
No Expert reviews
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1997 Volkswagen Polo
Features & Specs
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Engine specs, power, and efficiency
Handling & Mechanics
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Strength, stability, and off-road performance
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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.
1997 Volkswagen Polo
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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.
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 3,715 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,655 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,400 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,100 mm |
| Load Capacity | 480 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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Volkswagen Polo
Sales Data
Volkswagen Polo Sales rolling 12-months#
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1997 Volkswagen Polo
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest Volkswagen Polo is the undefined that starts from $19,990.
See all Volkswagen Polo PricingThe most expensive Volkswagen Polo is the undefined that starts from $22,090.
See all Volkswagen Polo PricingThe best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Polo is offered by the undefined which can tow 800 kg
See all Volkswagen Polo towing capacityThe largest Volkswagen Polo is the undefined which measures 1655mm wide, 3715mm in length and sits 1420mm tall.
The most powerful Volkswagen Polo is the undefined which has 55kW of power and 135nm of torque from its 1.6L Multi-Point Injection engine.
The Volkswagen Polo is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Volkswagen Polo is the undefined which weighs 1400 kg (kerb weight).
The Volkswagen Polo uses Unleaded.
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