Volkswagen's iconic Polo
To gauge the Polo's cult status in India—a market in which it was discontinued in 2022—snatch a quick look at Volkswagen India's Instagram page and you will see scores of messages from disappointed enthusiasts asking for the car to be brought back to India, in a collective social media war cry, if you will. And while the car is not available in India anymore, it is an international 'auto celebrity' in its own right, thanks to its iconic cultural vibe.
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