{"id":2250,"date":"2024-10-10T11:39:06","date_gmt":"2024-10-10T08:39:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.magaripoa.com\/?p=2250"},"modified":"2024-10-10T11:39:06","modified_gmt":"2024-10-10T08:39:06","slug":"volkswagen-polo-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.magaripoa.com\/gari\/volkswagen-polo-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Volkswagen Polo review"},"content":{"rendered":"

Volkswagen\u00a0has just revealed an\u00a0all-new Polo. It\u2019s a far cry from the original model that arrived in 1974 as the Audi 50; within a year it had been rebadged as a Volkswagen.<\/span><\/p>\n

Those first cars were well made but spartan and mediocre in most ways. Until the Mk5 appeared in 2009, that was pretty much what we expected of the Polo \u2013 a\u00a0supermini\u00a0that was solid, dependable, costly and devoid of flair.<\/span><\/p>\n

But the fifth-generation version was much better to drive, generally well equipped and came with some superb engines. Now that it\u2019s about to be replaced in dealers, the outgoing model makes a fantastic second-hand buy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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The five-door\u00a0Polo Mk5\u00a0hatch arrived in October 2009; a three-door option came four months later. Initially there were 1.2 and 1.4-litre petrol engines, as well as a 1.6 TDI diesel; the 1.2 TDI and DSG automatic-only 1.4 TSI GTI were added in February 2010, the former in 104bhp or 74bhp BlueMotion forms.<\/span><\/p>\n

The high-value Polo Match replaced the SE and Moda in July 2011; the sporty-looking R-Line appeared in April 2012, six months before the 1.4-litre 138bhp Polo GT.<\/span><\/p>\n

Most Polos got extra standard kit from June 2013, a year before a facelifted car hit dealers, with more efficient engines and additional equipment included.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Set your eyes on the TSI or TDI models because these combine plenty of punch with decent fuel economy. The other engines are okay but the 1.2-litre isn\u2019t especially perky; the 1.4 is noticeably better.<\/span><\/p>\n

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There\u2019s a lot more demand for five-door cars, which are much easier to get in and out of, but the three-door looks more stylish and in theory is slightly cheaper. Entry-level Polo S models are spartan; they get a DAB radio and central locking, but unless you buy the S A\/C edition, there\u2019s no air-conditioning. BlueMotion trim adds alloy wheels, as well as air-con, cruise control and electrically adjustable door mirrors.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

The SE comes with powered rear windows and climate control, while the SEL has an upgraded interior and multimedia system.<\/span><\/p>\n

What to look for:<\/span><\/h2>\n

Airbag<\/span><\/h3>\n

Not all models have a front passenger airbag that can be switched off, so if you carry small children in the front of the car, make sure you find a Polo with this feature.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Exhaust<\/span><\/h3>\n

Particulate filters in the exhaust can get clogged on diesels that aren\u2019t driven often, so consider buying a petrol-powered model if you don\u2019t cover that many miles a year.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Headlamps<\/span><\/h3>\n

Some owners have found the headlight lenses on their cars have been heat-damaged by the daytime running lights being on for long periods of time.<\/span><\/p>\n

Brake discs<\/span><\/h3>\n

Check that the brake discs aren\u2019t worn or warped by feeling for juddering under braking. Some owners have found that the discs wear quickly on their Polos.<\/span><\/p>\n

Interior<\/span><\/h3>\n

The cabin materials have a high-quality feel and the dashboard is a model of clarity. The seats are comfortable and there\u2019s lots of room for two adults or three kids in the back. Visibility is good and so, too, is boot space; 280 litres can be stowed with the rear seats up, or 952 litres with them folded.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Volkswagen\u00a0has just revealed an\u00a0all-new Polo. It\u2019s a far cry from the original model that arrived in 1974 as the Audi 50; within a year it had been rebadged as a Volkswagen. Those first cars were well made but spartan and mediocre in most ways. Until the Mk5 appeared in 2009, that was pretty much what…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2251,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"advanced_seo_description":"","jetpack_seo_html_title":"","jetpack_seo_noindex":false,"jetpack_seo_schema_type":"","cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[1915,3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2250","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-car-review","category-carmakers"],"jetpack-related-posts":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pej6K6-Ai","jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.magaripoa.com\/gari\/wp-content\/uploads\/VW-polo-magaripoa.jpg?fit=1013%2C675&ssl=1","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.magaripoa.com\/gari\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2250","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.magaripoa.com\/gari\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.magaripoa.com\/gari\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.magaripoa.com\/gari\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.magaripoa.com\/gari\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2250"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.magaripoa.com\/gari\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2250\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.magaripoa.com\/gari\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2251"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.magaripoa.com\/gari\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2250"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.magaripoa.com\/gari\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2250"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.magaripoa.com\/gari\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2250"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}