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The 570 hp four-wheel drive powerhouse for the FIA World Rallycross Championship (WRX) has a new look, as well as optimised aerodynamics. The new exterior makes this year's Polo R Supercar easy to distinguish from its predecessor.

Motorsports

Polo R Supercar debuts

IN Volkswagen, VW, Polo R Supercar, Polo, Polo R, Volkswagen Motorsport, R, Volkswagen R, PSRX Volkswagen Sweden, 2018, FIA World Rallycross Championship, WRX

Volkswagen Motorsport's new Polo R Supercar has been unveiled in Autostadt Wolfsburg, for this year’s FIA World Rallycross Championship

The sixth generation Polo has grown, making it larger than its predecessor in all of its dimensions. This has resulted in more interior space and a significantly increased boot volume, which has grown from 280 to 351-litres. In addition, the new Polo, with its length of 4,053Â mm, is only slightly shorter than the fourth generation Golf; but it surpasses that Golf when it comes to its wheelbase (53Â mm longer) and space for the driver, passengers and luggage (21-litres more).

Happenings

New generation VW Polo Revealed

IN Volkswagen, Polo, VW, Veedub, Volkswagen Polo, 6th generation, Polo Mark 6, TSI, TDI, TGI, MQB AO, GTI

Sixth-gen Polo is the largest Polo ever, and will come with five variants

Let's take a closer look at the exterior, there's a beefed-up new bumper with integrated front fog lights, black honeycomb inserts with silver guards and silver roof rails, all of which have become a signature for the Cross range.

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The Angry Car | Volkswagen CrossPolo 1.2 TSI

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Launched at a time of high COEs, the trendy and well-packaged Volkswagen CrossPolo misses out on being found in more homes. You can see why it's not too happy about that.

With Citroen, Ford and MINI battling for glory in rallying’s showcase category, Simon Long, CEO of North One Sport, said Volkswagen’s decision to switch its focus from off-road events to the WRC was another boost for the all-action championship. “The WRC is the pinnacle of rallying; it’s all about being the world’s best and Volkswagen is right up there as one of the world’s best automotive brands,” said Long. “Coming hard on the heels of the BMW and MINI announcement this is yet another vote of confidence in the future direction of the WRC. The WRC is all about innovation - whether that’s on the sporting, technical or promotional side. We’re finding new ways to connect with fans, new ways of developing the sport and the technology beneath it, and that very much mirrors what Volkswagen are looking to do as a business and with its Polo.

Motorsports

Another Boost For The WRC As Volkswagen Signs Up

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Volkswagen will be returning to the FIA World Rally Championship from 2013.