Running gear
Running gear and driver assist systems at a glance
This overview explains the most important standard and optional running gear equipment.
The Polo can be fitted with a normal, a heavy-duty, a sports running gear or a “Sport Select” running gear.
The driver can choose between the “Sport” and “Normal” characteristic curves via the driving mode selection for
the “Sport Select” running gear. The rear axle is equipped with disc brakes or drum brakes according to the
engine installed. The Polo is also equipped with new driver assist systems.
Running gear
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McPherson strut front suspension
Torsion beam rear axle
Mechanical parking brake
Floating caliper disc brakes at front
Self-adjusting Simplex drum brakes at rear
Rear disc brakes
14"–18" wheel rims with tyre diameter 630 mm
Electromechanical power steering (C-EPS), integrated
steering angle sender
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ABS/ESC Bosch ESC 9.2
You will find further information on the “Sport Select” running gear in Self-study Programme
533 “The Polo 2015”.
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