VW Updates Polo for a 5 Star 2022 ANCAP Rating

In a surprise move, Volkswagen has updated Polo to achieve with 2022 ANCAP rating criteria.

Reassessment means a current 2022 rating which will be valid for 6 years. To that end, ANCAP, has recognised the positive move by Volkswagen to introduce further safety improvements to its current generation Polo and re-qualify for a five star safety rating to the latest 2022 requirements. See the Polo range HERE.

Australian buyers will be able to buy the upgraded Polo models from May 2022. Following the upgrades, Polo has undergone a retesting using the 2022 standards for the mid-life upgrade ,and again achieved five-star scores in all key areas of safety assessment.

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“This is a significant achievement,” said ANCAP Chief Executive Officer, Carla Hoorweg.

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ABOVE: 2022 VW Polo 5 Star ANCAP Reassessment 

“The current generation VW Polo already held a strong five star ANCAP safety rating following testing when it first arrived in the market in 2018.  The significance of this revised rating is that it has now earned a revised five star rating with a 2022 datestamp.”

“Volkswagen’s addition of more advanced autonomous emergency braking and lane-keep assistance systems, and a centre airbag means the Polo now comes with the passive and active safety features and technologies required to earn a five star safety rating against the most stringent requirements to date. The Polo has cleared this hurdle due to Volkswagen making an active move to further enhance its safety specification.”

“This is a very welcome move, and one which ANCAP encourages all manufacturers to consider.”

This is a rare move in the automotive industry because of the cost involved. Polo is a key model for Volkswagen, and one popular with fleet buyers. Most fleet buyers require a 5 star rating no older than 3 years, half of the time a rating remains valid for.

Toyota is the only other vehicle brand to have retested a model, and again it was their most popular. It needed to be refreshed and retested as it too, is a popular model among fleet buyers. I fact, Hilux has consistently been at the top of the sales race, and in order for that to continue, it needs a current rating under 3 years old.

Toyota introduced safety-related upgrades to the Hilux in 2019, and had it reassessed by ANCAP to overwrite its 2015 datestamped five star rating to 2019 standards.

“This is a definite win for the safety of Volkswagen Polo buyers and the other road users these vehicles will mix with.”

“Facelifts should always be more than just a new range of paint colours, engine line-ups or interior trim updates.  Inclusion of the latest safety features has tangible benefits for all road users,” Ms Hoorweg said.

Full details on the safety performance of the updated Volkswagen Polo can be viewed at:
http://ancap.link/s/703f7c