All-new Polo: supermini class leader

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VW Polo 1.6 TDI: photo United Pictures

VW Polo 1.6 TDI

Volkswagen Polo 1.6 TDI 75PS 5dr

What is it?

Potentially the best supermini you can buy. Styling cues from the Golf injects some style into the new Polo; lighter and more efficient than its predecessor, too, despite being longer and wider. Engine highlights include all-new 1.2 TSI turbo petrol and three 1.6 TDI common-rail diesels. On sale October, prices should start at £9,000. Tested here in 75PS diesel form.

What’s hot?

  • Styling is sharp yet mature, looks good on the road
  • Cabin very classy with soft-touch dash and quality materials
  • More space inside than before
  • Diesel is super smooth…
  • …quite punchy and returns nearly 70mpg and 109g/km
  • Precise steering, superb ride, hardly any wind noise
  • Residuals will be superb
  • Bluemotion variant due later, promises 87g/km

What’s not?

  • Lacks the overall sparkle of the Fiesta…
  • …with a more mature, less sporty driving experience
  • Likely to be rather pricey

What you need to Know?

P11D Value: From approx £9000
Monthly Rental*: n/a
Tax Band when posted: 13%
Monthly BiK: n/a
Engine: 1.6-litre turbo diesel CR
CO2 Emissions: 109g/km
Power/torque: 75PS/195Nm
Economy: 67.3mpg

Business Car Manager Road Test Rating

There’s no doubt about it – the Polo is a brilliant small car. It’s brimming with quality and feels every inch the mini-Golf thanks to a refined and comfortable driving experience. It won’t put a smile on your face like the Fiesta does, but it gets closer to offering a truly premium feel in a small package. And it’ll be cheap to run too.

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