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As revealed today by Automotive News, Volkswagen has finally decided to bring its next Polo (which we will see in Geneva in March), even in the U.S. market away from the traditionally lower segments of the market and compact cars in general.

To communicate was the head of product development Ulrich Hackenberg, who in Detroit pointed out to colleagues overseas as the segment of small is the fastest growing in the U.S. market. The crisis has had the beneficial effect, according to Hackenberg have made the Americans discover an unexpected interest in cars cheaper and economical.

Even the current fall in prices of petrol in the United States will be able to change things: the one currently in place between the American consumer is a more radical change, structural and not influenced by surface dynamics. Especially as Hackenberg is convinced: "You will see the price of oil will return soon to rise ..."

The German manager, stating that there was still no final decisions in that regard, he added that the Polo for the American market could be produced in the Mexican plant in Puebla. As regards the date of marketing were not released statements.

The sixth generation of Golf is evolving while respecting the continuity who redefined the standard higher, leaving the concept that they made famous in more than 34 years of marketing and 26 million cars sold the previous five generations.

Security: The New Golf comes with a comprehensive security package: seven airbags, including one for the knees of the driver, front headrest system with protection against whiplash (woks), absolutely innovative and ESP electronic stabilization program , able to interact with the steering, cruise control until the ACC that maintains a safe distance

Outstanding comfort: Device Driver Assistance, Park Assist with rear camera, DCC, adjustment Regional adaptive, continuously adjusting the suspension depending on road conditions or change the innovative DSG available at 6 or 7 speed transmission, designed to make more pleasant life on board and comfortable driving. Clearly, some equipment is available with surcharge.

Whole New Golf range is in line with the Euro 5 Diesel engines are the new TDI with common rail power. Introduction of diesel and petrol engines increasingly clean, reduce consumption without affecting performance. Some examples: the 2.0 TDI 140 CV runs over 20 km with 1 liter and 1 .4 IST 160 hp with change gears 7 DSG consumes only 6 liters per 100 km.

In conclusion, we can say that New Golf is a perfect choice between driving pleasure and respect for the environment.