Ahead of its debut at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show, Volkswagen has released details of its new Polo supermini. The highly-anticipated fifth-generation vehicle is expected to generate a lot of interest in the European market, much like it has in the past generations of the vehicle.

The design team had more room for creativity with the design, especially since they didn’t have to carry over a previous platform for the process. This is why the new Polo sports a classier look which is quite unique compared to most designs of other superminis.

There’s a variety of engine choices. Gasoline options include a pair of 1.2-liter engines (at 59 and 69 horsepower respectively), a 1.4-liter one (84 hp), and a 1.2-liter with TSI (104 hp). TDI-equipped diesel power plants come in three 1.6-liter configurations: 74 hp, 89 hp, and 104 hp.

The new Polo platform is designed to be versatile, for use in future VW releases. Bad news, though: While the Polo has already been committed to major European markets, there are no indications of a North American release as of yet.

Source: Car and Driver