Trendline - Why does it exist?

[amazeer]

Does anyone here have a trendline?

I'm not sure why it exists now that the 3 door is unavailable. For just $2000 you can get the comfortline with:
chrome grill trim
alloy wheels
armrest (not that it is especially functional, I have never used it)
cruise control
superior headlights
all the interior chrome trim
leather gearshift & steering wheel (including radio buttons)
reading lights
better seats
the MFD
an extra 14kw, 43Nm, 2.4 seconds better to 100kmh while using 0.6 litres less fuel /100km. About $5 better off per tank.
6 speed box
I presume significantly higher resale value.

[kam]

yeh its rather pointless, spend a little bit more and get much more features

probably exists to make the other models look better, as the 77 tsi is now a 'mid range', wheras if the trendline didnt exist, then the 77 tsi would now be a base model polo

[The_Hawk]

It also drives like a bit of a slug compared to the 77TSI.

[iigx]

Probably will get phased out totally now that VW has the UP. Must have been their "low end of the market" seller ?

[Diesel_vert]

The base model is the headline act (by using its entry price) to entice consumers into the dealership, in the hope they will purchase the more profitable models with mid-to-high trim levels, and even better if they option it up. Common sales tactic.

In Germany, they have two petrol 1.2 litre 3-cyl engines (44 & 51 kW), a 1.2 litre 3-cyl TDI (55 kW) and a 1.6 litre 4-cyl TDI (66 kW) as part of their 2013 Trendline model range.

[apples]

There are 2 reasons - little old ladies and P platers. They're the only people I've seen drive them.

[BTJ]

Its a way to get people into the brand.

My first VW was a 9N3 Club. It did have the safety pack and 17 inch wheels, but not much else in the way of fancyness.

2.5 years later I was back in the dealership oredering my TSI77.

I dare say in 2.5 years time there will be another one on its way

[Nuggos]

Yep i have one, im a P plater and i got mine for a very good price! 14.5k and it had another full year of rego

[The_Hawk]

P platers shouldn't have any issues with the 77TSI in the Polo or anything up to the 118TSI in the Golf.

Some states have them on the specifically "allowed" list where NSW have them on the secret "allowed on application" list. In short, small turbo's for efficiency are allowed but rather than confuse people with a long list of what is in and out they still make you get an exemption (and pay a fee). It's going to get *very* interesting when the 4 Banger Turbo "EcoBoost" Ford Falcon becomes the standard instead of the six.

[nomadx38]

To drive any car with a turbo in Victoria (except diesel) is illegal BUT you can apply for a exemption. They look at your driving history and determine wether you are suited for the car. This is where the type of car comes in. A polo is not a "hoon" car so will pass a check pretty quick. A skyline on the other hand will NEVER pass.

But the type of car doesn't change the fact that you need the exemption because if the police check your number plate / rego and see the driver has no exemption it's 4 demerit points and $400ish fine. And the 4 points you loose on your p's will most likely mean you are disqualified.