Volkswagen Australia has introduced the new Polo CityLife, a new special edition of its popular hatchback. Sitting above the entry-grade Volkswagen Polo Life, the CityLife adds more comfort, safety, and convenience features while keeping the Polo’s familiar German design and driving feel.
The Polo CityLife joins other CityLife models like the Volkswagen T-Cross and Volkswagen T-Roc, all designed to offer better value with extra equipment and unique styling touches.
2026 Volkswagen Polo pricing & trims
| Variant | Price (before on-road costs) |
| Polo Life | $30,790 |
| Polo CityLife | $32,790 |
| Polo Style | $34,790 |
| Polo GTI | $41,790 |
Performance & specs
The Volkswagen Polo CityLife uses a 1.0L 3-cylinder turbo petrol engine, suitable for efficiency and daily driving. Here are the specifications:
| Specifications | Details |
| Engine | 1.0L Turbo petrol |
| Power Output | 85kW |
| Torque Output | 200Nm |
| Transmission | 7-speed dual-clutch |
| Fuel Economy | 5.5L/100km |
Design & features
The Polo CityLife adds extra features over the Polo Life, including:
- 16-inch alloy wheels
- Dark-tinted windows
- Keyless entry
- Dual-zone climate control
- Park Assist with Side Assist & Rear Traffic Alert
- Proactive Occupant Protection System
It also keeps key features from the Life, such as LED headlights, rain-sensing wipers, front seats with lumbar support, an 8-inch touchscreen, Digital Cockpit, wireless phone charging, and USB-C ports.
From 2026, all Polo models, including the CityLife, will also have wireless App-Connect as standard.
Safety & driver assistance
The Polo CityLife comes with several advanced safety systems, including:
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
- Lane Assist
- Travel Assist
- Side Assist with Rear Traffic Alert
- Proactive Occupant Protection System
Market positioning
The Volkswagen Polo competes in Australia’s small hatchback segment, where price and features are very important. Its main rivals include the Toyota Yaris, Mazda2 GT, and Hyundai i20. All of these cars are small, fuel-efficient, and come with a good list of features. What makes the Polo CityLife different is its mix of German quality, modern safety tech, and extra features. With its smooth driving feel and well-built cabin, the Polo CityLife offers strong value against its small hatchback competitors.
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