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Volkswagen Revives Polo and GTI Badges for Entry-Level EVs in Naming Shift

Volkswagen says familiar model names will ease the switch to lower-cost electric cars.

Overview

  • Volkswagen confirmed it will transfer established combustion-era nameplates to its ID. electric range, starting with the production ID.2all becoming the ID. Polo.
  • The ID. Polo is slated to launch in 2026, marking the first model in the brand’s new small, more affordable ID. lineup.
  • A performance-focused ID. Polo GTI, derived from the ID. GTI Concept, is also planned for 2026.
  • Volkswagen will unveil the ID. Cross concept on September 7 and show camouflaged ID. Polo and ID. Polo GTI models at IAA Mobility on September 8.
  • The production ID. Cross, positioned as the electric counterpart to the T‑Cross, is scheduled for late 2026, with prior guidance indicating the ID. Polo could start around €25,000.