50 Years of an Icon: Polo Project Drift — The Film

For 50 years, the Volkswagen Polo has been more than just a small car. It’s been an icon. From rally victories to everyday adventures, it has carried memories, milestones, and motorsport glory.

Now, the story goes on. In South Africa, the Home of Polo, we bring legendary racing heroes back into the spotlight — the Polo WRX, Polo R WRC, and RX1e. Drifting their way through the streets and landscapes to Kariega, the heart of Polo production in South Africa today.

Behind the wheel: world champion Johan Kristoffersson. His journey leads to a new chapter: the all-electric ID. Polo, arriving in 2026. With best-in-class practicality, safety, and innovative use of space, the Polo legacy continues, more accessible and exciting than ever.

#Volkswagen #Polo50 #IDPolo #VolkswagenIAA2025 #IAA2025 #IAAMOBILITY #IAA25 #GTI

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Near-production concept car
Polo GTI - Fuel consumption: combined 6.9-6.5 l/100km; CO₂ emissions: combined 156-149 g/km; CO₂ class: F-E.

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Note in accordance with Directive 1999/94/EC in its currently applicable version: Further information on official fuel consumption figures and the official specific CO2 emissions of new passenger cars can be found in the EU guide "Information on the fuel consumption, CO2 emissions and energy consumption of new cars", which is available free of charge at all sales dealerships, from DAT Deutsche Automobil Treuhand GmbH, Hellmuth-Hirth-Straße 1, D-73760 Ostfildern, Germany and at www.dat.de.