Since the arrival of the fifth generation of the Volkswagen Polo in 2010, Germany became a favorite car brand Caradvice.
newer rivals like the Mazda 2, Renault Clio, Skoda Fabia, Toyota Yaris, and nearly a dozen other competitors sized light.
Both entry-grade 66TSI Polo Trendline and high-end 81TSI Polo Comfortline now feature Media Composition infotainment system with 6.5-inch touch screen (replaces the 5.0-inch screen) with a reverse-view camera and App-Connect USB interface for apple CarPlay and Android Auto function.
While the price Trendline raise $ 500, Comfortline is actually $ 100 cheaper than before, making dual-clutch automatic (DSG) version of the seven-speed tested here $ 20,990 before the cost of on-road (six-speed manual Comfortline also available from $ 18,490).
Price revisions now make seed Volkswagen Polo (excluding GTI sporty) cheaper than the version of high quality of their rivals are (Yaris ZR $ 21,490, 2 Genki $ 22,690, Clio Dynamique $ 23,990) except that the VW Group stablemate, the $ 20,290 Fabia 81TSI ,
Unlike the more expensive models, however, Polo misses out on a standard satellite navigation (as is the case Fabia). It is only available as part of the $ 1,900 Driving Comfort package, which means you are forced to spend $ 22,890 to get a map integrated in Polo - or you can use your smartphone with App-Connect technology, although it will
using your phone's data. This package is very good value if you can afford it, however, because it also adds adaptive cruise control (cruise usual is standard), front assist with city emergency braking, climate control, automatic lights and wipers, auto-dimming rear-view mirror, fatigue driver detection systems, and low tire pressure indicator.
Our test car missed the package, however, came not with the Sport Pack, which we believe really make the car worse. For $ 1,500, he adds 17-inch alloy wheels (up from 15s), lowered sports suspension, tinted side and rear windows, front foglights with cornering function, and a tire pressure monitor.
Impressive springy suspension of regular and tires chubbier, combinations of larger wheels, a skinny 40-aspects of rubber and springs are shorter makes Polo feel tighter than usual, jittering over the surface curls around the city, hit hard to the hole sharp and road join, and failed to isolate the cabin from bumps on rough roads with ease trademark.
However, there is the inherent quality of the smallest Volkswagen chassis that makes the car test our sport even more dynamic packet-equipped competent than most city cars. This super-fast to resettle after hitting a bump and did not react to the routine mid-corner, adding to his feeling of stability on the road. It is also very balanced, the Continental tire grip is good, and it has a light and steering predictable, inspiring confidence if you throw it into a corner enthusiast or navigate the windy country roads quieter.
Machine forming partnerships mostly impressive with smooth-shifting DSG and smart. In pursuit of fuel efficiency peaks, file transmission through the gears quickly, which means it can feel sluggish around town in seventh gear, although it responds immediately to throttle inputs sharply, dropping several teeth at once. Selecting sport mode DSG continued on their machines more immediately responsive area of the rev range and makes Polo feel excited all the time, although it will burn through more fuel.
Drivetrain Polo is the most delicate time of engine stop-start system, lags behind the turbo engine, the characteristics of the doubt creep-speed DSG, and (when facing uphill) hill start assist system all collide, which could cause a delay in power delivery and jerk when they finally coordinate.
Combined cycle fuel consumption is rated at 81TSI super-frugal 4.8 liters per 100 kilometers, despite using premium unleaded gasoline (95 RON). We managed 6.8L / 100km in a mix of conditions, although recorded as high as 11.7L / 100km in city traffic is congested.
As noted earlier, the current-gen Volkswagen Polo has always been the benchmark for interior repairs. Soft touch dashboard plastic line, smooth skin wraps around the steering wheel and gear lever, and satin chrome and piano black highlights create a premium atmosphere where many rivals choose cheaper painted plastic.
Infotainment large touchscreen is easy to use and add color and excitement to the cabin which had previously been described by some as gray and bland.
The driver's seat comfortable and supportive, and rear visibility is better than many city hatch rivals, aided by three small side window. The rear seat is also comfortable, with a good angle to the base of the seat which gives lower thigh support. Space for toes and shins tight, though headroom and kneeroom acceptable for a city car.
The boot capacity of 280 liters is about average for a pint-sized hatch, and is equipped with a false floor which allows you to hide or to separate smaller items. 60:40 split-folding rear seats that fold nearly flat load space expands to 952L.
Although it comes with a capped-price servicing, Polo is one of the city's most expensive car to maintain. The service at the dealership until four years / 60,000 km (at 12-month intervals / 15,000) will set you back $ 2,389. Yaris services with the same mileage costs only $ 840. The three-year, unlimited kilometer warranty and matching roadside assistance aftersales Volkswagen makes the equation a little more palatable.
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