3 door TSI Mk5 Polo

[astro]

Do you think they will do what they did with the Mk5 GTI release a three door later cause i'm temped to hold off on getting one if that will be the case.

Love the look of this car and the new GTI will be out of my league.

[Corey_R]

Australian's don't like 3 door hatches. Australian's appear to be all about "more is better". Due to this the vast majority of hatchbacks sold in Australia, even when there is a 3 door model available, or 5 door. So unless you can change attitude of Australians and get them to buy significantly more 3 door GTI's and R's than they already do, then I think you're going to be out of luck.

[astro]

Well that sucks!!! Well why did they release that **** model in only three door?


Why are brisbane prices of the new polos cost more then any other state?

http://www.volkswagen.com.au/vwcms/master_public/virtualmaster/en_au/New_Cars/polo/Pricing_and_Specifications/Pricing.html

type in postcodes 4000(brisbane) 5000(Syd) and 6000 for perth to check some out yourself.

Oh and in the broucher in page 10 they are talking about TDI and TSI on that page they have a 2 door next to it how BS!!! false advertising!!

[Flighter]

Well that sucks!!! Well why did they release that **** model in only three door?

I agree it's a shame, but presumably it all comes down to marketing (i.e price sensitivity) and stock control (i.e. not having too many configurations to manage). I like the idea of a 3 door 1.2TSI with sport pack etc, as it would be a cheaper and presumably a little lighter than the 5 door, and probably offers better visibility too. Not a GTI of course, but less complex, more affordable (especially as it can be had with a manual transmission), and probably still plenty of fun. It would be a nice package, so I hope VWA considers it before too long.

[astro]

I agree it's a shame, but presumably it all comes down to marketing (i.e price sensitivity) and stock control (i.e. not having too many configurations to manage). I like the idea of a 3 door 1.2TSI with sport pack etc, as it would be a cheaper and presumably a little lighter than the 5 door, and probably offers better visibility too. Not a GTI of course, but less complex, more affordable (especially as it can be had with a manual transmission), and probably still plenty of fun. It would be a nice package, so I hope VWA considers it before too long.

That is how I feel to!! I think they need to consider this what are the prices for the packs. Since they have a pack thing now it should be eaiser to manage then with the golf where they can add what ever option they feel like... Oh do they have xennon lights as an option.

[dave_r]

It would be a nice package, so I hope VWA considers it before too long.

We'd have gone the same but the missus is happy with a 5 door so not a big issue. Unless you voice your wants to VWA and your dealer, they're not going to listen. It worked for the Golf R!

Oh do they have xennon lights as an option.

No and I'll be surprised if anyone orders one with the fake leather/heated seats option!

[Corey_R]

Why are brisbane prices of the new polos cost more then any other state?
The Polo. > Specifications & Pricing > Volkswagen Polo > New Car Models > Volkswagen Australia

type in postcodes 4000(brisbane) 5000(Syd) and 6000 for perth to check some out yourself.

Firstly Sydney is post code 2000, not 5000. And next, seriously, quit it. If you're going to start complaining about why "on-road car prices" are different in each state then I will just close this thread. On-road car prices have NOTHING TO DO with Volkswagen or any other manufacturer. On road car prices include: Dealer Delivery (set by dealers, although a recommendation is given by Volkswagen Group Australia), Registration (set by your state government), CTP (set by the insurance companies and influenced by other state and federal authorities), and Stamp Duty (set by state governments).

Since this forum does not represent any of those authorities, please find another forum to discuss it.

Oh and in the broucher in page 10 they are talking about TDI and TSI on that page they have a 2 door next to it how BS!!! false advertising!!

This is not false advertising, and there are statements which say that different markets have different options. If you seriously expected all the manufacturers to produce and photograph different brochures specifically for each country, then you would have to be willing to expect the car prices to increase to account for this extra work. Or you could be intelligent enough to realise that brochures are used world wide, and just like every other car manufacturer, VW does the same.

I agree it's a shame, but presumably it all comes down to marketing (i.e price sensitivity) and stock control (i.e. not having too many configurations to manage). I like the idea of a 3 door 1.2TSI with sport pack etc, as it would be a cheaper and presumably a little lighter than the 5 door, and probably offers better visibility too. Not a GTI of course, but less complex, more affordable (especially as it can be had with a manual transmission), and probably still plenty of fun. It would be a nice package, so I hope VWA considers it before too long.

That is how I feel to!! I think they need to consider this what are the prices for the packs. Since they have a pack thing now it should be eaiser to manage then with the golf where they can add what ever option they feel like... Oh do they have xennon lights as an option.

Look I agree to, but the simple fact is that the majority of Australia doesn't. Look at other hatchbacks around this price. Mazda 2 was initially available in a 3 door as well, now it isn't. The Yaris is in a 3 door, but the majority of 5 door sales (even though it is more cost sensitive to the Polo). And try asking how many VW dealers how many Golf GTI's they sell in 3 door. From the dealers I've spoken to, it's well and truly on the wrong side of 10%.

And no. Xenon's are not an option on the base models, but will be later on the Polo GTI. (At least based on what we've seen from overseas).

[fintelboss]

Well I almost cried when I read Friday night that the only 3dr would be the lousy 1.4. I was seriously going to buy a TSI in a few weeks.

If VW was serious about marketing this car to 20 something year old males and persuading them to buy a new car instead of second hand sports car the 3dr is the only way.
A) it looks 10 times better
B) its $1000 cheaper
C) its lighter
D) you can look right and not have a massive blind spot
E) the doors are large enough to get in comfortably for drivers over 5'6"
F) its the same interior space as the 5 door, just a little bit harder for the passenger I WILL NEVER CARRY to get it the back

I told the dealer exactly these reasons and I hope they take the feedback seriously, otherwise they will continue to sell a measly 1:10 to the Toyota Yaris. If you ask me its an opportunity to make massive gains in brand image wasted (but I still hope its just a delay of a few months, and redemption is just around the corner). In the mean time ill just have to continue pumping $$$ into my 180sx and console myself that the 200rwkW's is worth it.

[Whubbsie]

maybe a stupid question but whats stopping the dealer ordering you one in three door if you are willing to wait?

[Corey_R]

The order code is not available to the dealer for one.

There are also other considerations like the storage of parts etc related to the 3 door models. There may also be other regulatory reasons.


I mean, this is NOT just an issue with Volkswagen guys. If it were just as easy as "ordering the car from the factory", then why doesn't Mazda offer the same? Or Ford? Or several of the other manufactures who make 3/5 door models and only have the 5 door versions available here on all or some of their spec levels?

[cme2c]

Get a Clio...,

But, seriously, If you want another indication Volkswagen have Golf GTI 3Dr manuals on special for $38,990 drive away. Meanwhile, people are waiting 6 months for 5 doors with DSG. For some reason that completely escapes me, not many people want 3 doors.

[team_v]

Get a Clio...,

But, seriously, If you want another indication Volkswagen have Golf GTI 3Dr manuals on special for $38,990 drive away. Meanwhile, people are waiting 6 months for 5 doors with DSG. For some reason that completely escapes me, not many people want 3 doors.

Maybe because most people don't want to have to bother about selling and then buying a new car if they ever need to put a baby seat in the back etc?

Most of it is forward planning and reduced bother for the future needs of a 5 door car.
Plus, if you have 5 doors, you have a greater functionality if you ever need it where as with 3 doors most of the comments are about looks.

[dave_r]

Most of it is forward planning and reduced bother for the future needs of a 5 door car.

Practicality is highly over rated! Call me selfish but it'd suck having to choose a nice new car on the basis of "what if's" in the future!

[Corey_R]

Exactly. What if you lose your job... then you shouldn't buy a new car at all!
What if you need to tow a bobcat. Maybe you should buy a diesel truck!
"What ifs" seems a pointless exercise!

[astro]

Well i just received an email from someone at VW

Dear Mr Blogs,

Thank you for your email

Thank you for your email query regarding the Polo Comfortline 3 door
variant.

At this stage Volkswagen Australia has no plans to introduce the 3 door
variant of this Polo Comfortline in Australia, but

This is due to the Polo being currently available as a 3 door vehicle in
the Trendline Variant.

I will forward your expression of interest through the future products
team for consideration for when they are looking for a new vehicle
variant to add to the range available in Australia.

If there is anything I may further offer assistance with then please do
not hesitate to contact me on the number below, Monday to Friday, 08:00
till 17:30 (EST).

Yours sincerely,

Ellen Winchester
Volkswagen Customer Service Representative
Telephone: 1800 607 822
Volkswagen Australia