At AutoAfrica, the SA launch of the CrossPolo was put at March 2007. This now seems to have been premature.

My dealer informs me a more realistic date is June/July - if at all - and that VW SA and Germany are still quibbling over price, specs, colours, etc. I presume since this will also be a full import?

This will be the second Polo in our family - the other a 2 litre Classic - and I can only say we're looking forward to something different but with the same value-for-money proposition we've had with the Classic.

My only reservation is the available colours I've seen in international promotional materials: either a puke green or sickly orange. I hope it will also be available in more muted colours, locally.

As for the roof rails, I'd love to know if flat crossbars in the same silver are available, as some of the square tubing type crossbars I've seen really detract from the smooth appearance, never mind that it ruins the aerodynamics.

My final reservation: I realise this to be a true softroader, but would really have appreciated more than 1.5cm's extra ground clearance to cope with the `middelmannetjies' on our dirt roads. At least double that would have made more sense.

Lest I seem to be detracting from the next car I'm buying, it's more a case of knowing its abilities and living accordingly. With all these inputs from owners, we can only expect VW to take note and see steadily improvement in this great brand.

Thanks for the post, menhir and welcome to the club!

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Welcome to GCZ menhir

What year is your Polo Classic ?

Do you have pictures of it ?

hows it menhir, nice 2 welcome a fellow southern african onboard,
i am currently interested in tradng my corolla for a Polo Hatch, and wanted 2 know if the Optional Navigation built in the dash or a separate unit?

thanks