# Pint-Sized Power Cars The Volkswagen Polo R WRC Street Has a Speedy Debut By Romina S. Cortellucci | Published 2012-05-20 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volkswagen-polo-r-wrc-street References: [carscoop.blogspot](http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/05/new-volkswagen-polo-r-wrc-street-with.html) & [volkswagen](http://www.volkswagen.com/de.html) The [Volkswagen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volkswagen-idx-performance) [Polo R WRC Street](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polo-watch-collection) may appear small in stature, but it packs a lot of heat under its hood. Since the [German automobile manufacturer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volkswagen-id-every1-concept) debuted this concept car at the Wörthersee festival in Austria there has been a lot of buzz around the vehicle. The Polo R WRC Street beats out its predecessors with its 220-horsepower 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine. Not only does the car have a sleek and smooth exterior, but also a luxuriously sporty inside. This model features some redesigns by Volkswagen, including large alloy wheels with arch extensions, a smaller spoiler, sport-tuned suspension and a new front bumper. The interior consists of leather with blue cross-stitching. The model is set for production in 2013. Marking the debut of Volkswagen’s entrance into the World Rally Championship, this design is the perfect revv-up to the event. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Compact Performance Cars:** The Volkswagen Polo R WRC Street showcases the potential for compact cars to deliver powerful performance. - **Sporty Interior Redesigns:** The luxurious sporty interior of the Volkswagen Polo R WRC Street demonstrates the trend of enhancing the interior design of performance cars. - **Entry Into World Rally Championship:** Volkswagen's debut in the World Rally Championship with the Polo R WRC Street presents an opportunity for the automotive industry to explore new possibilities in racing. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can capitalize on the trend of compact performance cars, offering consumers powerful yet practical options. - **Interior Design:** The interior design industry can innovate by incorporating sporty and luxurious elements from the Volkswagen Polo R WRC Street into other products or vehicles. - **Racing:** The racing industry can explore the potential of Volkswagen's entry into the World Rally Championship, looking for ways to enhance performance and efficiency in race cars. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sporty All-Electric Concept Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volkswagen-idx-performance.md) - [Rally-Ready Subcompact Vehicle Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-gr-yaris-aero-performance.md) - [Rally-Inspired Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gr-corolla.md) - [All-Electric Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allelectric-sports-car.md) - [Ultra-Fast Production Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polestar-4-1.md) - [Three-Wheeled Performance Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polaris-slingshot-roush-edition.md) - [Landscape-Inspired Off-Road SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volkswagen-atlas-peak-edition.md) - [Luxe All-Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/id-aero.md) - [Adventurous Pint-Sized EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opel-rocks-electric-extreme-concept.md)