New Volkswagen Polo

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The Volkswagen Polo is one of Britain’s most popular cars, thanks to its reliability and high quality build. The model has now had a refresh and has been enhanced with new trim levels and a facelift. The new Polo offers more equipment and technology, including in the new Life trim, the Digital Cockpit, Travel Assist and Adaptive Cruise Control. It also includes intelligent IQ.Light LED matrix headlights. With a 95 PS TSI engine, prices start from £17,885 OTR. This is the sixth generation of the Polo, which was first introduced to the UK market in 1975. Over 18 million have been produced during its 46 year lifespan. The latest version is the mid-life enhancement to the sixth iteration. It rationalises the models trim range with the usual Volkswagen Y structure. Starting with the Polo Life, and moving up to either the comfort focused Style or the sporty R-Line, with both ranges starting from

£20,785 OTR. A Polo GTi will arrive at a later date. There are four engine and gearbox configurations across the standard Polo line-up, all 1 litre, three cylinder petrol engines, ranging from 80 PS to 110 PS. The entry level 80 PS model has a five speed manual gearbox, while the 95 PS model is available with either the five speed manual transmission or the seven speed DSG transmission system. This model has the lowest CO2 emissions of 118 g/kg and gives 54.3 mpg. The top of the range 110 PS engine is exclusively available with just the seven speed DSG transmission. This will accelerate from 0-62 mph in 10.4 seconds. The technology features included Travel Assist as standard on the 95 PS model and above, making the Polo one of the first vehicles in its segment to offer partly automated driving. An 8 inch Ready 2 Discover infotainment system Digital Cockpit is another enhancement and is built on the third generation modular infotainment matrix, which brings App-Connect, using either a USB or Bluetooth link to activate smartphone mirroring via the central touchscreen. Also the Style has 2 zone climate control. The Style trim includes IQ.Lighting intelligent LED matrix headlights which allow individual settings for different driving conditions. Also standard fit on the Style are parking sensors front and rear and 16 inch ‘Palermo’ alloy wheels.

The Polo R-Line is identifiable with its 16 inch ‘Valencia’ alloy wheels and bespoke bumpers, with distinct styling at the rear incorporating exhaust trim mimicking a trapezoidal quad tail-pipe setup. Inside the model features sporting black roof-lining, stainless steel pedals and sports comfort seats for the driver and front passenger. It also features Dynamic Road Sign Display and High Beam Assist. The new Polo can also be personalised further with a range of carefully selected options, including new paint shades Vibrant Violet for an additional £595 or Kings Red for £695. A rear view camera can be added for £250 and a sports suspension pack for £360.