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Volkswagen Polo Saloon (2000-2002) review

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Parkers overall rating: 4 out of 54.0

At a glance

Price new £10,580 - £14,160
Road tax cost £190 - £415
Insurance group 9 - 18
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Fuel economy Not tested to latest standards
Range 317 - 554 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 Polo saloon offered no surprises. The range includes an efficient turbo diesel as well as tried and tested 1.0, 1.4 and 1.9 diesel engines. Polo doesn’t grab the eye, but its probably the ultimate quality supermini – safe, economical, easy to drive and long lasting.