Kathmandu– Pooja International Nepal Pvt. Ltd, the authorized importer of Volkswagen marquee passenger cars for Nepal has launched New Polo 1.0 amidst the press conference held in Kathmandu.
The new polo is packed with 999cc engine that produces best-in-class 76PSpower at 95NM torque.The company has announced that this new car will set a milestone in terms of fuel efficiency in its segment. With the launch of this new line up of engine, buyers now have an opportunity to choose between the existing power packed Polo with 1,600 cc engine or fuel efficientNew Polo 1.0.
The price of New Polo with 999cc engine also benefits from the recent change in tax structure announced by the government in F.Y. budget of 75/76, wherein the taxes are kept lowest for the cars under 1000cc. The retail price of the car is fixed at NRs. 26,95,000. As a special promotion price for upcoming festival Dashain, the price is kept as low as NRs. 25,50,000 only for first 100 buyers, which is unmatched by any other competitive brands in its segment.
Even atthis price, the customer can have all the standard features/options. The New Polo 1.0 is offered with major safety features like; ABS, airbag, galvanized body plus the luxury features like; front & rear power windows, rear view camera, air-condition with pollen filter, rack and tilt power steering etc.
The first generation of Polo launched in 2011 was regarded as most premium hatchback in Nepal with highest resale value. It was a huge success with 1,600cc engine in Nepal. Keeping up the legacy, once best has become even better with the New Polo 1.0.
Volkswagen Polo has been regarded as the car with lowest cost of operation, according to the survey fromanindependent agency ELAM Consultancy. The survey highlights the average cost of owning Polo is 30% lower than its competitive brands. The basis of the survey was the cost of running parts consumed in Polo, which as average servicing period of 15,000 km vs. the cars from the direct competition for which servicing needs to be done in each 5,000km. Volkswagen owners can avail service from 9 different service stations all over Nepal in which, 3 service stations are concentrated in Kathmandu alone.
Mr. Bibek Bijukchhe, CEO of Pooja International speaking at the launching program of the new Polo 1.0 told to press that due to highest product quality, Volkswagen has been the highest automobile selling group in the world for last two consecutive years with worldwide delivery of 1,04,13,315units in 2017.
Mr. Bijukchhe further said- ‘In coming days, most of the cars above 1,000cc will go beyond budget of general buyers due to higher tax structure. But with new 999cc Polo that produces significantly better power, will provide huge relief in purchasing cost as well as extra savings from higher mileage of 18.48 km per ltr and lower annual government yearly tax at Yatayat department. So, New Polo 1.0 is the best option in premium entry level hatchback at a very affordable price.’
