The Polo is now starting to show its age, not so much in its interior and exterior design, which is clean and timeless, nor in its build quality, which is still of a higher standard than even newer cars in the class. It's more to do with the lack of some modern features, and the fact that interior space is small compared to rival cars. The 1.0 MPI naturally aspirated engine is refined enough and gets the job done, but is underwhelming to drive. The good news is the new 110hp, 1.0 TSI turbo-petrol engine, which is available across more variants than the old 1.2 TSI - and that includes with a 6-speed manual gearbox. This sophisticated engine singlehandedly keeps the Polo relevant as a premium hatch for the keen driver, whether you pick the manual or the new 6-speed torque-converter auto, which is smoother and more fuel efficient than the old 7-speed DSG of the GT TSI.
The Polo is now starting to show its age, not so much in its interior and exterior design, which is clean and t...
The Polo is now starting to show its age, not so much in its interior and exterior design, which is clean and timeless, nor in its build quality, which is still of a higher standard than even newer cars in the class. It's more to do with the lack of some modern features, and the fact that interior space is small compared to rival cars. The 1.0 MPI naturally aspirated engine is refined enough and gets the job done, but is underwhelming to drive. The good news is the new 110hp, 1.0 TSI turbo-petrol engine, which is available across more variants than the old 1.2 TSI - and that includes with a 6-speed manual gearbox. This sophisticated engine singlehandedly keeps the Polo relevant as a premium hatch for the keen driver, whether you pick the manual or the new 6-speed torque-converter auto, which is smoother and more fuel efficient than the old 7-speed DSG of the GT TSI.