India, June 15 -- The 2020 Volkswagen Polo TSI bids goodbye to two things that we loved the car for - the refined 1.2-litre motor and the smooth DSG transmission. Is this, then, the end of the true spirit of the Polo TSI?

The Indian automotive industry has grown by leaps and bounds over the past decade or so. New segments have emerged, the life cycle of existing models has shortened and new players have entered the Indian market. But despite all of it, there is still very little on offer in the sub-10 lakh bracket for the enthusiast.

You see, the appetite for performance among the buyers in India is still not high enough for these cars to make a lasting impression on the sales charts. It is no wonder then, that manufacturers have them on ...