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Volkswagen car reviews Volkswagen Polo reviews

  • NEW PRICE: £10.205 - £19.560
  • USED PRICE: From £2.250

For decades, the Volkswagen Polo has signified one thing: quality feel in a supermini sized package. The latest Polo takes that philosophy to new highs. It looks classy, has a sophisticated cabin and a range of excellent modern VW engines. But is it really better than Best Buys like the Mazda 2 and Honda Jazz?

New Volkswagen Polo reviews

The new Polo has adopted the latest VW family face, and looks a whole lot better than the old model. But can the new Polo match up to some pretty high-riding rivals, such as the Ford Fiesta and Honda Jazz? We find out.

1 New Volkswagen Polo review available

  • Volkswagen Polo GTI (2010-)

    Volkswagen Polo GTI 1

    New price: £11.560 - £19.560

    The GTI version of VW's Polo is good to drive, but pricey
  • Volkswagen Polo (2009-)

    vw polo

    New price: £10.205 - £19.560

    Looking like a shrunken Golf, the new Polo is much changed from the previous model. Available with a wide range of engines, including a frugal BlueMotion diesel and a sparky 1.4 petrol GTI.

Used Volkswagen Polo reviews

Only launched in 2009, the latest Polo is still a new face in the used car market. Although pricey, the previous generation Polo (2002-2009) makes a great buy with its economical engines, cheap insurance and reasonable servicing costs - but watch for iffy reliability with petrol-powered Polos. 

1 Used Volkswagen Polo review available

Volkswagen Polo reviews

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