New Volkswagen CrossPolo shown in Geneva

The new Volkswagen CrossPolo has been revealed. The compact front-wheel-drive crossover mirrors the look of its predecessor, and comes with an off-road inspired body kit. It has made its debut at the Geneva motor show.

Styling upgrades over the standard Volkswagen Polo include new bumpers with silver accents, cladding within the wheelhouses, along the sills and lower sections of the bumpers, silver exterior mirror housings, roof rails and new 17-inch wheels.

The CrossPolo will initially be produced with three petrol and three diesel engines ranging from 74bhp through to 108bhp. The CrossPolo will not be sold in the UK.

Elsewhere, Volkswagen has also revealed more variants in its expanded Polo line-up, which features new EU6 emission-compliant engines, revised exterior and interior styling, chassis enhancements in the form of a new electronic steering system and adaptive damping control and improved radar-touting safety features.

The Polo TSI BlueMotion is powered by Volkswagen’s new 94bhp turbocharged 1.0-litre three-cylinder direct-injection petrol engine. In combination with optimised aerodynamics and low rolling resistance 15-inch tyres, it provides the first-ever BlueMotion model to be petrol-powered and yields official combined cycle consumption of 68.9mpg and CO2 emissions of 94g/km.

Even more economical is the new Polo TDI BlueMotion, which receives similar aerodynamic and rolling resistance measures. Rather than using the 74bhp turbocharged 1.2-litre three-cylinder engine of its predecessor, it now runs a new 74bhp turbocharged 1.4-litre three-cylinder common-rail diesel unit that's claimed to return a remarkable 91.1mpg on the combined cycle. Volkswagen cites average CO2 emissions of just 82g/km. With a standard 45-litre tank, it boasts a theoretical range of over 900 miles.

Notably more sporting is the new mid-range Polo BlueGT. Positioned beneath the Polo GTI, it receives a number of individual styling touches over the standard Polo including more structured bumpers, wider sills, a spoiler above the rear tailgate, 17-inch wheels and tyres and a 15mm-lower ride height.

Under the bonnet of the new BlueGT is a reworked version of the older model’s turbocharged 1.4-litre four-cylinder direct-injection petrol engine packing an additional 10bhp, at 148bhp. Boasting a cylinder cut-off mechanism that closes down the middle two combustion chambers on part throttle at low speeds, it claims to offer marginal fuel savings over the old BlueGT, with the standard six-speed manual rated at 58.8mpg and 110g/km.

The Polo's R-Line styling package has also been revised in line with changes to the facelifted line-up. Available on a wide range of Polo models, it receives a high-gloss grille insert, a re-profiled front bumper with newly designed air ducts and integrated fog lamps, wider sills, a more prominent spoiler above the rear tailgate, new rear bumper with diffuser, chromed tail pipes and either 16-inch or 17-inch wheels.