The Cupra Raval and the Volkswagen ID. Polo, coupled with the arrival of the Electric Urban Car Family project, is set to electrify Europe from Spain.
The all-electric model follows VW's new Pure Positive design language and sees design features such as the iconic red stripes and illuminated VW badge.
The ID. Polo GTI is the first all-electric model to bear the GTI badge, and will be unveiled by Volkswagen at the 2026 iteration of the 24h Nurburgring.
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The new, all-electric ID. Polo is a compact, five-seat model offers significantly better space utilisation, iconic design features, and three power levels.
The introduction of the 2026 Marco Polo campervan sees new upgrades such as an improved pop-up roof, a new sliding roof, and improved lifestyle features.
Approximately 382,000 of Volkswagen's global deliveries were all-electric, with 247,900 going to Europe (93,800 in Germany alone).
This new holistic design features Volkswagen's "Pure Positive" design language and will define the cockpit of future ID. models.
The Golf GTI Edition 50, previously unveiled at Nurburgring and made available to order in some European markets, will commence delivery in 2026.
The ID. Polo will be launched in three power outputs: 85kW, 99kW, and 155kW, with a sporty ID. Polo GTI (166kW) set to follow later in the year.
The first model to be launched under this new naming convention will be the ID. Polo in 2026.
Volkswagen in marking 50 years of the Polo with a special Polo Edition 50, available in three different drivetrains.
The unique race livery was revealed on a Polo R World Rallycross (WRX) show car and features the original Harlequin car colours.
A special miniature car train carrying 70 Polo models on 12 carriages (all in 1:87 scale) will be making its rounds at the "City of Hamburg" miniature area.
The ID. EVERY1's production version is set to launch in 2027, and will be built on Volkswagen's MEB platform with FWD, offering a top speed of 130km/h.
Polo Storico, Lamborghini's restoration division, and provider of Certificate of Authenticity service, will hold year-long events to mark this milestone.
In addition to taking on the role, Aston Martin will also be named sponsor of the Prince of Wales's Championship Cup in 2025.
To kick off its 50th anniversary, two vintage models - a 1975 Polo L and a 1977 hill climb Polo - will be displayed at the Bremen Classic Motorshow.
Volkswagen will be celebrating the Polo's 50th anniversary, accompanied by historic models from Volkswagen Classic's own collection.
For the 10th anniversary of its V-Class series, Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the new Marco Polo HORIZON RV, offering a new image and six feature packages.