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The Volkswagen Polo is a top-notch supermini. It's the premium choice in the sector, offering a cut-above feel when compared to a Ford Fiesta or Renault Clio. It's the sort of car you don't mind spending a bit extra on, as the added quality and sense of solidity is obvious. And the 2009-2017 Polo exemplified this integrity-packed approach. It's typically Volkswagen in its appearance and approach: sobre and solid. The promise of Volkswagen reliability gives long-term reassurance (even if, as you'll see, there are some issues you need to watch out for). Base non-turbo petrol engines are a bit weedy, and entry-level cars lack equipment, but choose the right spec Polo, with a TSI turbo engine (and ideally SE or Match trim), and you'll enjoy a super all-rounder with loads of refinement and that classy feel that's so appealing, even if you can't quite put your finger on it.Volkswagen Polo safety levels are top-notch. It was awarded five stars in the tougher Euro NCAP crash tests introduced in 2009 – making it one of the first small cars to achieve the maximum rating. This new overall rating covers Adult Occupant Protection, Child Occupant Protection, Pedestrian Protection and a new area of assessment: Safety Assist. All models have an electronic stability programme (ESP) which helps keep control of the car in a skid. In addition to this, all cars have four airbags, ABS anti-lock brakes and a system to reduce whiplash injuries that Volkswagen calls WOKS (Whiplash Optimised Head Restraint System). Isofix child-seat anchor points are also fitted as standard. Update in 2014 In January 2014 the Polo was updated with post-collision braking fitted as standard to prevent accidents after an initial impact. There's also a raft of optional safety systems including a driver fatigue detection system, automatic cruise control and a city emergency braking system which stops the car dead at low speeds to prevent crashing. It's not clear at this point whether the new bits will affect insurance premiums, but we'd suspect they may lower them a little. Being a small car, Volkswagen Polo practicality isn't its strongest card but it's not rubbish either. The boot is an adequate, rather than exceptional size. With 280 litres on offer, it's big enough for a small weekly shop or a couple of weekend bags. The rear seats split (on Moda models and above) and fold flat, which creates a useful load area for larger items. The boot gets a 'false floor', which makes the most of the space available. It means that items can be stacked on top of each other – or hidden from view. The false floor can also be collapsed down so that the entire boot volume can be used. Inside there's a large air-conditioned glovebox and door bins for each of the four doors, one of which is large enough for a 1.5-litre bottle.From the driver's point of view, the interior of the Polo not only looks and feels good, but it's highly functional too.
Vehicle features
- 'Lights On' Reminder warning buzzer
- 12V power socket in centre console
- 2 bag hooks in luggage compartment
- 2 cupholders
- 3 point height adj front seatbelts + pretensioners
- 3 rear head restraints
- 3 spoke steering wheel
- 3x3 point rear seatbelts
- 4 grab handles
- 6 speakers
- 60/40 split folding rear seat
- ABS
- Air vents in Matt chrome
- Alarm with interior protection
- Automatic post collision braking
- Black grille with chrome surround
- Bluetooth Telephone preparation
- Body coloured bumpers
- Body coloured door handles
- Body coloured door mirrors
- Body coloured side sills
- Centre console storage
- Chrome interior door handles
- Composition media system with radio
- glovebox mounted CD
- colour touch screen
- SD card
- aux-in
- USB
- multimedia interface
- DAB Digital radio
- Driver alert system
- Driver and passenger sunvisors
- Driver seat height adjust
- Driver/front passenger airbag
- Driver/Passenger whiplash optimised head restraints
- Dust/pollen filter
- Electric front windows
- Electric operated/heated door mirrors
- Ele
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