Volkswagen upgrades entry point Polo and T-Roc variants

Volkswagen has upped the specification on its entry point Polo Life and T-Roc CityLife variants for the 2025 model year. 

The Polo Life now comes standard with Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Lane Assist, and Travel Assist.

Travel Assist is a partly automated driving assistance system that can support the driver on long motorway journeys at the push of a button. It combines the functions of ACC and Lane Assist with adaptive lane guidance to accelerate, brake, and maintain the vehicle’s position within its lane.

Volkswagen believes Travel Assist can help prevent collisions, lane wander, and deviations from the road and reduce driver fatigue on long drives.

Upgrades to the Polo Style mid-grade variant include standard keyless access with push button start, embedded satellite navigation, wireless App-Connect and wireless smartphone charging. This adds to the Polo Style’s leading technology roll-call – including standard IQ.LIGHT matrix LED headlights with adaptive high beam.

Volkswagen has also upgraded the T-Roc CityLife with Side Assist, Rear Traffic Alert, and Proactive Occupant Protection System.

This combines blind-spot monitoring via mirror-mounted illumination warning, an audible alert following the detection of vehicles or objects behind the T-Roc when reversing, and, in the event of an imminent collision, the tightening of front seatbelts and other preparations and activations to help protect occupants in an accident.

Other upgrades include a new sports leather-appointed steering wheel with physical audio for the T-Roc R-Line, a trip computer, and adaptive cruise control buttons. All new T-Roc customers can now access the GoConnect smartphone app, which offers five-year access to several functions, including live technical status, vehicle location, recent trips, warning light and error notification, and direct dealer communication.

The upgraded Polo and T-Roc are available to order now, with deliveries commencing in the first quarter of 2025.

Volkswagen also has a supply of existing MY24 T-Rocs running out, including a $37,990 drive-away for the T-Roc CityLife until March 31.