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Volkswagen Polo Hatchback (2000-2002) review

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Parkers overall rating: 4 out of 54.0

At a glance

Price new £7,895 - £13,825
Road tax cost £35 - £385
Insurance group 5 - 23
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Fuel economy Not tested to latest standards
Range 356 - 614 miles
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Available fuel types

Petrol

Diesel

Pros & cons

PROS

Quality image, strong residual values, reliability.

CONS

Expensive for a supermini.

Written by Parkers Published: 6 June 2019

Overview

The last generation Polos retain proven strengths of the previous ranges. The biggest changes were on the inside, with an all-new dashboard and control layout. The range includes an efficient small turbo diesel, a sporty GTi model as well as tried-and-tested 1.0, 1.4 and 1.9 diesel engines. Polo doesn’t grab the eye, but it’s probably the ultimate quality supermini – safe, economical, easy to drive and long lasting.