VW Polo: Driving report

Another nice driving report with the new VW Polo.

We drove the current range topper, a Polo 1.2 TSI, which comes mated to a typically Volkswagen-slick six-speed manual ‘box, but can also be had with a seven-speed twin-clutch gearbox. The tiny four-pot motor is aided by a turbo, produces 104bhp and 129lb ft, and VW claims 51.4mpg on the combined cycle.

All 129lb ft are available from 1500 to 3500rpm, so you needn’t rev to the 6000rpm red line. The throttle responds promptly and this Polo can be punted along at a decent pace. Do so though and you’ll have the little engine drinking at less than 30mpg. But you can also get it close to the claimed figure if you drive normally.

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Source: Car Magazine

VW Polo: Driving report

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