Volkswagen Polo GT TSI long term review first report

That’s not to say that there aren’t bits on this car I’m disappointed with. VW has done almost nothing to improve the grip and handling of the car, and that’s a shame, because with the additional power on hand, it could do with some. The steering also feels game-console light and this becomes quite an issue on the wet and slimy roads in and around Mumbai. Also irritating is the fact that you can’t fully switch off the ESP. Of course, it’s all but priceless when you are running  at a high speed in the wet and it is nice to know you have a safety net.  But it intervenes quite harshly after  a certain angle has been reached.

On the whole, however, I must admit the car is a real blast to drive every day and the bursts of acceleration are quite addictive. It’s so much fun, I’ve failed miserably at driving it in a fuel-efficient manner.

Shapur Kotwal