Volkswagen Plays Scare with the Polo!
- Published on 15/12/2025 15:43
- Modified on 15/12/2025 15:44
Volkswagen is poised to shake up the compact car segment with its new small ant ID. Polo 100% electric.
Scheduled for launch in 2026, this ID. Polo now 100% electric marks a radical departure from the traditional Polo while retaining the practical spirit and quality that have made the brand successful. Developed on the latest generation MEB+ platform, the new Polo promises to combine optimized interior space, precise handling, and modern technologies accessible to the largest audience.
The latest arrival from Wolfsburg will be available in three power levels at launch: 85 kW (116 hp), 99 kW (135 hp), and 155 kW (211 hp), with a battery offering up to 450 km of range. The sporty ID. Polo GTI version will follow later with 166 kW (226 hp). Its front-wheel-drive architecture frees up space for five passengers and a trunk of 435 liters, representing a 24% increase compared to the classic Polo. With its slightly larger dimensions than the thermal version and a reimagined interior, the ID. Polo becomes an surprisingly spacious and versatile city car, suited for urban life and family trips.
Should a Polo remain a Polo?
However, Volkswagen’s gamble is not without risks. Transforming an iconic model of the brand into an electric vehicle is a delicate exercise: it involves appealing to a customer base attached to the Polo while introducing radically new powertrains, user experiences, and designs. The ID. Polo breaks with habits: intuitive yet different controls, an exterior design rethought according to the “Pure Positive” language, and fully electric driving. For many long-time users, this transition may be unsettling and raises the question of accepting a city car without a combustion engine.
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Yet, Volkswagen appears confident. With an announced starting price of 25,000 euros and the integration of the latest technological innovations, the brand is banking on the democratization of electric vehicles in the small car segment. The electric Polo thus becomes both a symbol of modernity and a test of courage for purists. By transforming a classic into a pioneer of zero-emission mobility, Volkswagen is truly playing a high-stakes game… but with method and ambition.
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This page is translated from the original post "Volkswagen joue à se faire peur avec la Polo !" in French.
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