Standout hatchback gets a boost

Volkswagen have added to the Polo range with the CityLife offering, an upgrade from the entry-level Life.

The CityLife starts from $32,790, which is $2000 more than the Life.

It is powered by the Polo’s familiar 1.0-litre three-cylinder engine that produces 85kW of power and 200Nm of torque delivered to the front wheels through a seven-speed dual-clutch auto. 

At 5.5L/100km, the CityLife is more fuel efficient than the 2.0-litre engine in models that drink at a rate of 6.7L/100km. 

The CityLife borrows some of the kit from the more expensive Style grade such as keyless access and 16-inch alloy wheels. It features a proactive occupant protection system and park assist. 

Sitting in the middle of the Polo range, the CityLife pitches to buyers looking for something to bridge the gap to more expensive options.

The Polo CityLife will be available in dealerships from November. 

2026 Volkswagen Polo prices

Variant	Price (before on-road costs)
Polo Life	$30,790
Polo CityLife	$32,790
Polo Style	$34,790
Polo GTI	$41,790

2026 Volkswagen Polo engine and efficiency 

The Polo has kept its two engine options with the 1.0-litre and 2.0-litre turbo-petrol units.

	1.0-litre turbo-petrol	2.0-litre turbo-petrol
Engine	1.0-litre three-cylinder turbocharged petrol	2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol
Power	85kW	147kW
Torque	200Nm	350Nm
Transmission	seven-speed dual-clutch auto	six-speed dual-clutch auto
Driven wheels	Front-wheel drive	Front-wheel drive
Fuel use	5.5L/100km	6.7L/100km
Fuel tank size	40L	40L
CO2 emissions	124g/km	153g/km

2026 Volkswagen Polo Life comes as standard with

• 8.0-inch multimedia screen
• 15-inch alloy wheels
• Darkened rear tail lights clusters
• Heat insulating tinted glass
• Customisable digital cockpit
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (wireless and USB)
• Automatic dimming rear-view mirror
• Electrically foldable, heated and adjustable exterior mirrors
• Leather steering wheel
• Metallic gloss inlays on dashboard, front centre console and door trims
• Wireless device charger
• Six-speaker stereo

CityLife grade adds

• 16-inch alloy wheels
• Keyless access
• Wireless phone charger 

Style grade adds

• Carpet front and rear floor mats
• Navigation, audio and telephone connectivity
• Comfort sport front seats
• Comfort sport cloth upholstery
• Interior chrome elements
• Lower air intake with chrome trim

GTI grade adds

• 18-inch alloy wheels
• Bush stainless steel finish accelerator and brake pedals
• Red inlays on dashboard, front centre console and door trims
• GTI sports cloth upholstery
• Sports seats with additional side bolstering
• Extended Electronic Differential Lock
• Rear roof spoiler
• Diffuser

2026 Volkswagen Polo safety: 

	ANCAP score
Adult occupant protection	96 per cent
Child occupant protection	85 per cent
Vulnerable roads user protection	76 per cent
Safety assist	59 per cent

Standard safety features on Life grade:

• Seven airbags
• Driver attention alert
• Lane keep assist
• Front and rear parking sensors
• Rear view camera
• Adaptive cruise control

CityLife, Style and GTI add: 

• Park assist
• Side assist with rear traffic alert
• Proactive occupant protection system

2026 Volkswagen Polo warranty and servicing 

Volkswagen covers its vehicles with a five year/unlimited km warranty. 

Volkswagen offer a pay as you go capped price servicing program (see table below) or you can prepay for a three or five-year service packs. Three years costs $1566 or $2870 for five years, which both deliver savings on the pay as you go. 

Intervals	Price
15,000km/12 months	$501
30,000km/12 months	$755
45,000km/36 months	$485
60,000km/48 months	$1151
75,000/60 months	$485

2026 Volkswagen Polo dimensions: 

	Dimensions
Length	4080mm
Width	1751mm
Height	1450mm
Wheelbase	2564mm
Cargo all seats up to rear package tray	351-litres
Cargo 2nd row seats down, up to ceiling	1125-litres

Polo GTI dimensions:

	Dimensions
Length	4080mm
Width	1751mm
Height	1442mm
Wheelbase	2560mm
Cargo all seats up to rear package tray	305-litres
Cargo 2nd row seats down, up to ceiling	1079-litres