Cute Volkswagen Polo

The cute and environment-friendly Volkswagen Polo.

Review of the Volkswagen Polo

The supermini is the first VW to get the Bluemotion treatment, and comes ahead of the equivalent Jetta and Passat. Modifications to engine, bodywork and transmission mean 70mpg is possible, while a CO2 figure of 102g/km beats even a Toyota Prius. Although the model is not due in the UK until the summer, we managed to get behind the wheel of the first car in the country, a left-hand-drive version, for an exclusive test.

Step up to the Polo and you’ll find the tweaks to the body are subtle. A faired-in grille, smaller mirrors and a rear window spoiler help the car slip easily and quietly through the air. Its special 14-inch alloy wheels are fitted with skinny, high-profile tyres which reduce rolling resistance.

Inside, the cabin seems to be standard baby Volkswagen at first glance. Look more closely, though, and you will notice some kit is missing. The air-conditioning has been ditched, as has electric operation for the door mirrors. Even the remote central locking is deleted. All this has been done to save weight and energy.

The gorgeous South African supermodel, Jenna Pietersen, also owns a Volkswagen Polo!