More speculation about the North American future of the little VW... This article hints it may come to Canada first, then the US. VW has given an official indication that it's coming.
Volkswagen Polo destined for Canada?
Compact a big hit in Geneva
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So, how does North America fit into Volkswagen’s Polo plans? ...
If it could be so easy then it would have already been announced, but other than a hint dropped in its press release Volkswagen is being extremely mum about any such plans. [...] The issue isn’t whether or not the car would sell on North American soil or for that matter if it could meet our safety and emissions standards; yes to both of these questions by the way. The real issue is where it could be built.
Germany is out of the question as such a move would price it out of contention due to high labour costs. Volkswagen has plants in the US and Mexico, either currently running near capacity or planned/expected to soon be, so the Polo is a great idea that’s sorely needed, albeit a car without a place to call home.
Production of the Euro Polo begins at the end of this month, with a full market launch in the final week of June. Two weeks later the car will be available in dealer showrooms across the entire European mainland, “and soon Polo engines will be revving up across all continents.”
There you have it folks, what can only be taken as an admission by Volkswagen via its press release that a North American-bound Polo is forthcoming (North America being one of “all continents” mentioned). So obviously VW is preparing to sort out the production issue.
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Full article and VW press release:
Volkswagen Polo destined for Canada?