Well, VW finally confirmed it was bringing the Polo to us (although no specific date). Personally i would consider buying one if there is a diesel option (BlueMotion) which would get 60-70mpg.

Rumors say that it may be built in Mexico, but i can definitely see it being built in VWs new production plant (currently being built) in Chattanooga, TN.



[Edited on January 27, 2009 at 2:48 PM. Reason : .]

1/27/2009 2:48:31 PM

I highly doubt it'd be a 2010 launch if it even did come to the TN plant

1/27/2009 2:58:16 PM

so, basically the return of the 4 door rabbit? amirite?

1/27/2009 3:07:05 PM

sorry, tn plant isnt slated to open until 2011.. but i think it is a definite possibility that they will be produced there eventually.

but i do see this happening in 2010 or 2011 (some articles i saw were speculating middle of '10 model year). we will probably get a small gas engine (1.4?) first with a diesel to follow later

[Edited on January 27, 2009 at 3:07 PM. Reason : they say 2-door and 4-door.. but yeah..]

1/27/2009 3:07:13 PM

ah yes, america is always behind.

the only thing america isn't behind in is movie release dates...

1/27/2009 7:50:00 PM

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"tn plant isnt slated to open until 2011"

yeah..so, assume 2012

1/27/2009 8:27:15 PM

The damn rabbit was *supposed* to be back in the US for 08/09. I don't know what happened there, but the Mexico production rumor has been around for years on the Rabbit, but apparently never materialized

1/27/2009 8:39:05 PM

looks like every other VW hatch

1/27/2009 9:04:25 PM

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"yeah..so, assume 2012"

most sources say it will be built in mexico.. i was speculating on the TN thing.

1/27/2009 11:52:46 PM

^^ But it's a bit smaller. Probably cheaper too.

I can't say I find the smaller part appealing though. I bang into my doors with my elbows enough as is. Economy is great, but I'll spend a lot more on gas to get a car I can fit in without feeling like I need a shoehorn to dig my ass out of there.

1/28/2009 12:10:18 AM

^ Are you 6'3" + or overweight?



I think the car looks good! I love wagons and hatchbacks though.

1/28/2009 8:33:40 AM

i'd kill for VW diesel hatch

1/28/2009 3:24:51 PM