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We have 2 reviews of recent Volkswagen Polo models:
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207hp supermini hot hatch that’s comfortable as well as quick
Parkers rating: 3.7 out of 5 3.7
New price:
£29,925 - £29,925
PROS
- Plenty of performance
- Comfortable and easy to live with
- Well equipped and well priced
CONS
- Rivals more exciting to drive
- Loses composure at higher speeds
- Too many touch-sensitive controls
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A polished supermini for sensible buyers
Parkers rating: 3.6 out of 5 3.6
New price:
£20,755 - £26,755
PROS
- Impressive interior technology
- Efficient engine range
- Spacious for a supermini
CONS
- More expensive than its rivals
- Engines aren't exactly sparkling
- Dull driving experience
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Older reviews
2009 - 2017
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Parkers rating: 4.5 out of 5 4.5
Used price:
£1,346 - £12,238
PROS
- Roomy interior
- Low running costs
- Good choice of engines
CONS
- Not as exciting to drive as a Ford Fiesta
- More expensive than typical superminis
- Basic versions are very basic
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Parkers rating: 3 out of 5 3.0
Used price:
£3,041 - £11,806
PROS
- Good average fuel economy
- Decent boot space
- Looks like a Golf GTI
- Facelift vastly improved car
CONS
- Not as fun to drive as rivals
- Not a proper GTI pre-facelift
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2002 - 2009
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Parkers rating: 3.5 out of 5 3.5
Used price:
£776 - £3,489
PROS
Neat off-road styling additions, comfortable ride, economical engine, good build quality
CONS
Not actually four-wheel drive, lacklustre 1.2-litre engine, offers little over a standard Polo, dull cabin design
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Small, solid and dependable - the Polo Mk4 exemplifies traditional VW values
Parkers rating: 4 out of 5 4.0
Used price:
£402 - £4,532
PROS
- Excellent build quality
- Safe to drive
- Low emission Bluemotion version available
CONS
- Expensive compared to other small hatchbacks
- Low equipment levels
- Drab interior
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Parkers rating: 3.5 out of 5 3.5
Used price:
£1,204 - £3,440
PROS
Neat GTI styling, nippy performance, excellent build quality and reliability
CONS
Not especially fun to drive and not quick enough to be a genuine hot hatch
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2000 - 2002
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Parkers rating: 4 out of 5 4.0
PROS
Quality image, strong residual values, reliability.
CONS
Expensive for a supermini.
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1994 - 2000
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Parkers rating: 3 out of 5 3.0
PROS
Solidly built; desirable image; slow depreciation
CONS
Expensive compared with the opposition
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2000 - 2002
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Parkers rating: 4 out of 5 4.0
PROS
Quality image; strong residual values; reliability
CONS
Expensive for a supermini
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2000 - 2002
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Parkers rating: 4 out of 5 4.0
PROS
Quality image; strong residual values; reliability
CONS
Expensive for a supermini
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