Polonez was introduced in 1978. At that time the communist government delusion was that it represented an equivalent to Volvo. Indeed it was an unusually luxurious car with all kinds of opulent touches. The modern 5-door body was a high-end design by Giorgietto Gugiaro and it was assembled on a robotic line. It was supposed to be powered by modern engines licensed from Fiat. Unfortunately, the funds were already drying up, so the mechanicals were lifted straight from Polski Fiat 125p - a hopelessly outdated vehicle even at that time. Still it was a dream car of the communist block. Nothing came even close.

Polonez was introduced in 1978. At that time the communist government delusion was that it represented an equivalent to Volvo. Indeed it was an unusually luxurious car with all kinds of opulent touches. The modern 5-door body was a high-end design by Giorgietto Gugiaro and it was assembled on a robotic line. It was supposed to be powered by modern engines licensed from Fiat. Unfortunately, the funds were already drying up, so the mechanicals were lifted straight from Polski Fiat 125p - a hopelessly outdated vehicle even at that time. Still it was a dream car of the communist block. Nothing came even close.