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To protect the driver and passengers, the Volkswagen Polo has passive and active safety systems.

They differ depending on the selected configuration, the effectiveness of the measures taken can be judged by the official data of crash tests.

During the design and production of the Volkswagen Polo, they were guided by the requirements of the Economic Commission for Europe at the UN - UNECE. They regulate the protection of the driver and passenger in frontal and side impacts, the fastening of child seats, the operation of warning systems when leaving the road, emergency braking.

Based on these requirements, the manufacturer has provided the following basic protection measures with which every Volkswagen Polo sedan is equipped:

• ABS system, operates in emergency and normal braking modes, controls the brake fluid pressure;
• Airbags - one for the driver and one for the passenger in the front seat;
• Three-point belts on all seats, front belts can be adjusted in height;
• Height-adjustable headrests - 2 in front and three for rear passengers;
• If the driver's belt is not fastened while the engine is running, an audible and indicator alert is triggered.

For better handling of the car, which directly affects safety, front disc brakes and anti-lock braking system ABS are installed in the base configuration of the Volkswagen Polo. The car is protected from theft by means of an electronic immobilizer.

Additional options

In addition to the basic means of ensuring protection and better handling of the machine, the manufacturer has provided additional measures. They are conventionally divided into two types - the first are installed depending on the selected configuration, the second can be purchased as a separate package of options. Important: Changing security options is not possible.

Additional safety equipment for Trendline, Drive, Comfortline, Highline and GT:

• Rear disc brakes are installed;
• ESP stabilization for better directional stability, steering control during maneuvers, only for 7-automatic transmissions (Drive, Highline and GT trim levels);
• Front fog lights with cornering signal (Highline and GT only).

In the additional package of options "Security" there are rear and front parking sensors, side airbags, but only for the front passenger and driver.

Its cost is 20,990 rubles.

Volkswagen Polo crash test results

The most objective data on the safety level of the Volkswagen Polo are presented in the results of the Euro NCAP crash test. This particular car model has not been tested by the US Insurance Institute for Safety IIHS.

The Kaluga-assembled Volkswagen Polo sedan passed the crash test from ARCAP (Russia) only in 2010. The results may differ from the actual performance of the latest model. Therefore, only official data from Euro NCAP can be considered.

The speed of the vehicle in a head-on collision is 64 km / h, two types of obstacles are solid and deformable. The maximum impact patch does not exceed 40% of the machine width. A side impact occurs at a speed of 50 km / h. The degree of impact on a pedestrian when driving a car 50 km / h is also checked.

Driver and adult passenger

Most of the results were good. During a frontal collision, the impact energy was compensated for by belts and pillows. In the event of a frontal impact across the entire width, the driver is not injured, but if he meets a deformable obstacle, minor injuries are possible.

Test results:

• Deformable obstacle - 7.6;
• Head-on collision - 7.8;
• Side impact - 16;
• Rear kick - 2.4.

The indicator of the emergency braking system in urban conditions is good.

Rear passenger and child

No damage to the dummies of a six-year-old (in a child seat) and a ten-year-old child. The seat belts worked well and all parts of the body were protected. Data confirmed in frontal and side impacts. When the front passenger cushion is deactivated to install the child seat back, the driver is notified.

Results:

• Front impact - 15;
• Lateral collision - 8;
• Holding the child seat - 12.

The tests used two types of child seats - for a child of 6 and 10 years old.

Collision with a pedestrian

When hitting the front of the vehicle, damage to pedestrians is minimal. There are some problems when colliding with the edges of the windshield. The most dangerous areas are outside rearview mirrors.

Assessment of pedestrian damage:

• Head - 15.9;
• Pelvis - 4.8;
• Legs - 6.

The damage to the vehicle was not global in nature. With a head-on impact, the doorway shifted by 2 mm, and there were no deformations of the welds. The front is completely crumpled, the engine has not moved beyond the subframe.

VW Polo is one of the legendary long-livers on the automotive Olympus. The model dates back to 1976, which is a long time. The finest hour struck for Volkswagen Polo in 2010 - the car brand was recognized as the best in the world, the car was also awarded the honorary title of the best on the European continent. What is its story?

Volkswagen Polo I-III generations (1975-2001)

The first cars of this brand rolled off the assembly line in 1975, in the German city of Wolfsburg. Initially, the sympathy of motorists was won by a cheap sedan with a liter engine that developed the power of 40 horses. A year later, a luxury modification was released, with a more powerful 1.1 l, 50 and 60 hp engine. with. It was followed by a two-door sedan, which was given a different name - Derby. In terms of technical equipment, the car is similar to the Polo, only the rear suspension has been reinforced. At the same time, the set of engines was replenished with one more - 1.3 L, 60 horsepower. The cars were so popular that from 1977 to 1981 more than half a million motorists bought them out.

In the fall of 1981, the new VW Polo II was on sale. The car body has been updated, the technical equipment has improved. To the range of power units, a 1.3-liter engine with central fuel injection was added, capable of developing power up to 55 liters. with. In 1982, buyers were offered a sports version of the Polo GT, which had a 1.3 liter power unit, which developed an effort of up to 75 horsepower. The cars were equipped with manual transmissions (manual transmissions) with 4 or 5 shifting steps. Front brakes were disc, rear - drum. In the process of development, more and more versions of diesel and gasoline engines appeared. The sports versions - GT, were equipped with a new 1.3 liter engine equipped with a scroll compressor. This made it possible to raise its power to 115 liters. with. In 1990, modifications to the Polo and Polo Coupe were restyled, and in 1994 the production of the second generation Volkswagen Polo was discontinued.

In 1994, motorists were delighted with the new 3rd generation Polo design, which still does not look outdated today. The body has increased in size, the interior has become more comfortable. At the same time, the car has risen in price. Cars were still assembled in Germany and Spain. Everything in the design has been updated: the body, suspension and power units. At the same time, the type of suspension remained the same - MacPherson strut in front, a twisting beam in the back. The steering was already equipped with a hydraulic booster, an ABS system was optionally available. A year after the hatchback, a sedan appeared, on which a 1.9 liter diesel engine was installed. with direct injection, with a capacity of 90 horses. The set of engines also included 1.6-liter gasoline engines that developed 75 horsepower.

Since 1997, the third generation has been replenished with a station wagon called the Polo Variant. If the rear seats were folded down, its boot volume increased from 390 liters to 1240 liters. Traditionally, the release of the GTI sports series, so popular among young people, continued. In the second half of 1999, all modifications of the Polo III were restyled, and at the turn of the century, the Volkswagen Polo celebrated its 25th anniversary.

Volkswagen Polo IV (2001-2009)

In the second half of 2001, Polo 4 generations began to leave the assembly line. The car body has been radically modernized. The main focus was on improving safety. For this purpose, high-strength steel was selectively used, which strengthens the rigidity of the body. Its panels were still zinc plated. Although the Polo is smaller than the Golf, the interior is roomy and comfortable, with three body styles available: a 3- and 5-door hatchback, and a 4-door sedan.

In one of the configurations, a 4-speed automatic transmission (automatic transmission) of the classic type appeared. It was installed in tandem with a 75-horsepower 1.4-liter gasoline engine. The rest were equipped with a 5-speed manual transmission. The line of diesel and gasoline power units traditionally involved a large selection - from 55 to 100 horsepower. The kit included another turbocharged gasoline engine, 1.8 liters, 150 hp. with. All engines met the Euro 4 environmental standard.

ABS has ceased to be an option and has become a mandatory equipment. An auxiliary emergency braking system has also been added. On most modifications, with engines more powerful than 75 horsepower, ventilated disc brakes are installed on all wheels. The Polo went through another restyling in the first half of 2005. The event was timed to coincide with the 30th anniversary of the model. The headlights and taillights have been updated, the radiator has changed its shape. The body length has become longer, the other dimensions have not changed. The interior has changed a little - better materials are used in the decoration. The dashboard got a new look, the steering wheel was also slightly modernized.

Volkswagen Polo V (2009-2017)

The new VW Polo rolled off the Spanish assembly line in the first half of 2009. The body design has traditionally become more modern. Its dimensions, in length and width, have increased, but the vehicle's height has decreased. In a number of modifications, a new one has appeared - this is the CrossPolo, with a hatchback body, claiming to be increased cross-country ability. The range of engines is traditionally wide. It has atmospheric and turbocharged gasoline engines, as well as turbodiesels. In total, motorists are offered 13 power units of various modifications. Volumes - from 1 to 1.6 liters. Developed capacities - from 60 to 220 horses.

The Kaluga plant produced cars with three gasoline units: 1.2 L (from 60 to 70 HP), 1.4 L (85 HP), turbocharged 1.2 L TSI (105 horses). The cars were equipped with 6-speed manual transmissions or 7-speed automatic transmissions with two dry clutches - DSG. Over the years of sales of the 5th generation, its production was established in India and South Africa, as well as in Brazil and China.

2014 was marked by a restyling of the lineup. Such improvements were made to the steering - instead of the hydraulic booster, the electric power steering was used. The bi-xenon headlights and radiator have taken on a different shape. Cars began to be equipped with advanced multimedia systems. If we take the general feeling, there have been no revolutionary changes. The ground clearance has decreased from 170 to 163 mm. In this direction, production in Europe continued until mid-2017. Then enterprises in Spain and Germany began preparations for the release of the 6th generation Volkswagen Polo.

Photo gallery: VW Polo V interior

The engine temperature gauge should be found in the menu of the on-board computer Polo V To the left of the steering column VW Polo V - controls and headlight settings The front seats of the Volkswagen Polo are equipped with 3-point seat belts Tall people feel comfortable in the rear seats of the Polo V

Volkswagen Polo VI (2017–2018)

The new 6th generation Polo is already conquering Europe, and most recently its release began in Brazil. There it has a different name - Virtus. The car is built on the new modular platform MQB-A 0. The body of the new model has lengthened and expanded, the trunk volume has also become larger, but the ground clearance has decreased. In the European market, the Polo VI is equipped with petrol power units 1.0 MPI (65 or 75 HP), 1.0 TSI (95 or 115 HP) and 1.5 TSI (150 HP), as well as a turbodiesel of two versions 1.6 TDI (80 or 95 HP).

The transmissions are still used the same as in the 5th generation of the brand. This is a 6-speed manual transmission and a 7-speed DSG robot with two clutches. Many new assistants have been added:

• automatic valet parking;
• emergency braking system that recognizes passengers;
• wireless charging for mobile phones;
• adaptive cruise control;
• system that recognizes "blind spots".

Gallery: New Brazilian Volkswagen Polo Sedan 2018 - Volkswagen Virtus

The chassis of the new VW Polo has been redesigned, although the configuration remains the same Virtus stern is made in the style of older VW models and sports horizontal lamps instead of vertical ones The dashboard is electronic, capable of changing its appearance

The delivery of the new hatchback to Russia is not planned. Unfortunately, the date of the transition of the Kaluga plant to the production of the sixth generation Polo sedan is also unknown. In the meantime, motorists must be content with the fifth generation of German state employees. Let's hope this happens in the near future.

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The Japanese organization NCAP carried out a series of crash tests, following which the Volkswagen Polo Sedan showed the highest possible result in the category of "driver and passenger safety", having received 6 stars with plus. A budget car from the Volkswagen concern's lineup has passed all tests with flying colors (3 different crash tests that check the reliability of a car in an accident from different sides) and became the owner of the unofficial title of the safest of all foreign B-class cars supplied to Japan.

According to the regulations, the first crash test is a head-on collision at a speed 55 km / h, the second is a frontal impact with overlapping 40% and with speed 64km / h and the third simulates a side impact. Was used as an obstacle bogie with a total mass of 950 kg, the speed of which is 55 km / h ... Volkswagen Polo Sedan showed excellent results during the tests. A plus to 6 stars was added after processing the readings of the equipment installed in the dummies. The recorded data of shock loads on various parts of the bodies of passengers and the driver turned out to be much lower than the permissible standards, which indicates a very high level of safety of this vehicle.

A crash test was also carried out for the Volkswagen Polo sedan to determine the level of safety of the rear passengers. The vehicle passed this challenge successfully, scoring 4 stars out of a maximum 5.
Before the crash tests, the performance of the Volkswagen Polo Sedan braking system was also evaluated on two types of asphalt-imitating surfaces - wet and dry. The test was carried out in the form of braking from 100 km / h and subsequent measurement of the braking distance. The car showed the result 39.5 m on dry surface and and 40.8 m on wet, meeting the standards. Also, auxiliary tests were carried out to check the safety of the pedestrian in a collision, the level of protection of the cervical vertebrae, etc. All of them were successfully passed by the car.

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A few weeks later, the Volkswagen Polo Sedan was tested by EuroNCAP specialists using similar methods. According to the results of crash tests, he became the owner of 5 stars, which means the maximum possible result.

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Autobanners will understand: first you are rushing along the highway, and then suddenly a congestion of hundreds of cars grows. You "crawl" past the twisted "graveyard" of scrap metal with eyes wide open in surprise. And when you see a crowd of unharmed owners of battered cars and their passengers, you feel a little relief. Of course, the outcome is different for this kind of accidents. Therefore, tens of thousands of cars pass modern crash tests before entering the industrial conveyor.

Already by the name of the concept, it becomes clear what this procedure is. This is a real simulation of a standard road accident in order to obtain information on the level of damage to the car, driver and passengers. It is interesting that mannequins imitating people began to be seated in cars only in 1966. Prior to this, human bodies or dead animals served as test subjects.

Crash tests - sounds sporty. Not surprisingly, for racing competitions this "ceremony" is an integral part of motorsport. Without passing it, the racing team will not receive a license from the motorsport committee to participate in the competition.

As for conventional passenger cars, there is the same snag: no model will seep into the automotive market until after the procedure is complete. If the factories that produce cars from the assembly line ignore the crash test regulations, they will receive serious fines and other sanctions.

Features of the EuroNCAP test

There are plenty of international crash test organizations. They are scattered all over the world. In Europe alone, there are as many as six laboratories conducting scrupulous research on vehicle safety. One center is located in France, the Netherlands, Spain and the United Kingdom. A couple more, which include the famous automobile society ADAC, which dates back to 1903, are located in Germany.

All European laboratories are united into one organization EuroNCAP, which stands for “European New Car Assessment Program” in Russian. EuroNCAP experts conduct four types of crash tests:

For example, the doorway after a frontal impact was reduced by only a couple of millimeters. For the same, it was 15 mm, and for the "first" Focus - 20 mm. On top of that, the door as it opened freely and without hindrance, and now it is in excellent health. All thanks to the clever door bracket, which, even as a result of strong deformation, will not get stuck in the lock.

The steering column also responded superbly to shock. Instead of shifting back, as happened with the above-mentioned "French" and "American", the "steering wheel" moved forward by 52 mm.

The airbag allowed the Volkswagen Polo sedan to show a good result in terms of head and chest damage, evenly distributing and reducing the load on the mannequins' bodies. The driving indicator reached 583 units, and the passenger figure - 414.

There were no problems with the belts either. Considering that the "green" zone of the crash test is at the 2 mm mark, the driver's displacement of the calibrated ribs by 25 mm and the passenger's - by 23 mm only slightly moved away from the standard. Although the lower spar coiled into a "sea" knot, taking on the entire brunt of the blow, it performed its main purpose, namely, the operational absorption of kinetic energy, with a bang. As for the upper side member, the high-strength alloy steel has only slightly warped.

The massive subframe and the far from weak bumper beam bracket were crushed specifically, like the entire front part from the driver's side, but there was not a scratch on the bottom. The floor under the driver's rug was barely damaged, and the weld was as good as new.

There were no surprises with the battery either. The main brake cylinder did not reach its goal: "" only slightly "flew up", and on the case, even with an armed eye, one cannot find deformations. With wires the same story - nothing broke or closed. As a result: even after a powerful blow at a speed of 64 km / h, the sedan left all its electrical equipment intact.

Thus, here they are 14.3 points worked: two "fours" for the head, hips and knees, 3.6 - for the chest, 3.7 - for the legs and feet. An extra point is rooted out of the total due to the presence of dangerous metal structures behind the steering column casing. The total figure of the sedan loses to the European hatch by only half a point!

Interestingly, at the EuroNCAP test site, the prototype of the Kaluga sedan was tested first, the mass of which was 140 kilograms more than that of the "serial". But even he, with not quite correct fit of the mannequins, gave a result of 11 points.

The crash test made it possible to draw a conclusion about how the driver and passenger should sit in order to minimize the set of injuries in an accident. The most important criterion is the position of the back - the closer to the vertical, the more chances of getting minor bruises in an accident. It is also recommended to tighten the upper strap attachment all the way.

Well, here it is - European know-how: the ability to conduct high-quality crash tests, design rigid bodies and adjust belt settings. Our "specialists" in this regard - as before the moon.