| The first VW Polo was released in Aug 1974. | | | | But if your funds could not pay for a 1.8 T, than |
| Since then it has gone through 4 generation of | | | | a 1.4 16V is also good enough. |
| VW polo. These generations are recognized by a | | | | No matter it is Polo or Golf but The best - most |
| series or Mark no. The VW Polo is a sedan car. It | | | | reasonable alteration or upgrading should be the air |
| is having the same feature like other more | | | | filter or exhaust system. There is no need to |
| compact - inexpensive. Polo is second smallest car | | | | upgrade the panel filter with the 104 or even with |
| of VW, a bit larger than Fox and smaller than the | | | | the 108T. You should go for this upgrade until you |
| Golf. With the time its size increases. | | | | don’t have enough cash in your hand to |
| The Mark II and IIF were available as | | | | upgrade it to the more powerful engine. And if |
| supercharged G40 model. The GT G40 with its | | | | you do such, find a 1.8T if you originally bought |
| 1.3-litre 85 kW (115 bhp) could attain 100 km/h | | | | the 1.4, or if you find the 1.8T already, then next |
| (62 mph) in 8.1 s from standstill and had a | | | | choice should be the VR6. |
| maximum speed of 196 km/h (122 mph). | | | | Although you should take some steps during |
| Mark Polo IVF has won several awards like junior | | | | tuning, otherwise it may create problem for |
| world rally championship. A GTI version of the | | | | further. The first thing is the suspension since VW |
| Polo Mark IVF was released in 2006. This features | | | | Polo is elevated than it should be. You can get |
| styling similar to that of the contemporary Golf | | | | solve this problem through lowering the strut to |
| GTI and a turbocharged 20-valve 150 bhp 1.8-litre | | | | about 42mm than the original. If you go for this |
| petrol engine. It has a 0-60 mph time of 8.2 s and | | | | act, the center of gravity in the car will be |
| a top speed of 134 mph (216 km/h). | | | | maintained, so it will lead towards improved |
| VW (Volkswagen) Polo Tuning: | | | | handling - stability of car. Besides this you should |
| It is mandatory to be careful before tuning up | | | | also choose for firmer springs to make stable the |
| VW Polo. You should get the right version | | | | feel of the car. Or better so far, you could attach |
| prepared with the right engine. If you have a plan | | | | a changeable suspension if you could pay for it. |
| of tuning up your car in the coming time than you | | | | To improve the lowered VW Polo and to boost |
| should go to bought Polo Mark IV. You may get | | | | handling, it is prudent to use 18″ wheels. You |
| confuse by looking at different variants of Polo. | | | | may go for something smaller, but 18″ look is |
| But don’t be sightless by the poor quality of | | | | better. Make sure to use a good quality tires with |
| the 1.0 L engine because it will give you trouble | | | | the wheels. Superb tires might be more costly, |
| even after costly alteration. Rest of the engine | | | | but they will prove best in the future.Jorge Reis is |
| types are fine, although 1.8L should be amazing. | | | | the author of VW Polo Tuning and Polo Tuning. |