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Volkswagen Polo hatchback (2009 – ) expert review

The Polo is one of the best-built superminis, with a built to last feel. It's available with a wide range of efficient engines and has a practical interior.

Date added: Monday 29 November 2010.

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Volkswagen Polo GTI hatchback (2010 – ) expert review

From a distance, the Polo GTI looks just like its big Golf brother, and it doesn't disappoint. However, its Skoda and SEAT cousins are better value.

Date added: Thursday 27 May 2010.

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Volkswagen Polo 1.4 car review

The Volkswagen Polo has one of the most respected names in the supermini market having been on sale for more than 30 years. The current Volkswagen Polo has fallen behind the sleeker likes of the Vauxhall Corsa, Mazda 2 and forthcoming Ford Fiesta in terms of design.

Date added: Saturday 24 May 2008.

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Volkswagen Polo BlueMotion 1 1.4 TDi car review

While some car makers are investing in all-new technologies to reduce their vehicles' environmental impact, Volkswagen has been busy developing existing technology for the same reasons. The first product of this thinking is the Volkswagen Polo BlueMotion – a 1.4-litre diesel which emits just 99g/km of CO2, making it exempt from road tax.

Date added: Monday 24 March 2008.

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Volkswagen Polo BlueMotion 2 1.4 TDi car review

Low emissions, great fuel economy and free road tax for some models, the Polo BlueMotion could prove to be the greenest – and most liveable – of all the envirocars.

Date added: Monday 24 September 2007.

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Volkswagen Polo 1.8T GTi car review

The Polo GTi is the spiritual successor to the Mk1 Golf GTi - it’s a similar size, identical performance and the same cheeky charm which made the Golf such a hit. It's even got the same tartan cloth which the Golf made famous. But can the Volkswagen Polo GTi reach the same legendary status? Read on for our full review, or click the links to skip to a section.

Date added: Tuesday 24 October 2006.

News

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VW Polo BlueGT quick but efficient

Full details of the new Volkswagen Polo BlueGT have been announced this week. Volkswagen’s supermini hopes to combine some of the performance of the Polo GTI with the efficiency of the Bluemotion model.

Date added: Friday 19 October 2012.

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Hot Volkswagen Polo gets 217bhp

A hot Volkswagen Polo WRC Street model has been announced with an unprecedented 217bhp – more than its big brother, the Golf GTI. It celebrates the entry of a Polo rally car into the World Rally Championship (WRC) and will be launched in late 2013 as a limited edition.

Date added: Thursday 17 May 2012.

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Geneva 2012: Volkswagen Polo BlueGT

The Volkswagen Polo BlueGT just showcased at the Geneva Motor Show is something we should all be getting excited about, as it promises (with some justification) the magic combo of performance and economy.

Date added: Tuesday 06 March 2012.

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Latest offer: Volkswagen Polo

• Drive the Volkswagen Polo from £147/month* • Volkswagen Polo expert review score: 4.2 • Volkswagen Polo owner review score: 4.6 The Volkswagen Polo is a grown-up supermini with style, performance and low running costs. We awarded it an impressive 4.2 out of five in its Auto Trader expert review, saying: “The Polo is an extremely grown-up supermini, [...]

Date added: Friday 19 August 2011.