A driver's car

 

Exterior I love the styiling of the POLO, I always loved wider but but low stance cars like contessa, and POLO provides me the same styling and driving dynamics.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) I bought Trendline so their are no features, but AC is greatest what I have seen in the cars of this segment. Seats are pretty comfortable, I got back pain in just 15 minutes of riding in Swift but POLO's seats are great. Rear seat space seems smaller but actually its not because rear seat is longer so the thigh supprot is good and space is also bearable. Seatbelts are also comfortable.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox 1.2 TDI engine is so-so in terms of performance but it serves well when pushed hard and also can genarate greater fuel efficiency if driven for that. I loved the postion of reverse and first gear at same place so the parking is easier. Its pleasure to shift gears in this car because of softer and smaller shifts. Engine noise is present but not unbearable, car doesn't vibrate at all, never went over 140 so can't comment on top speed. I have driven only 2000 kms so far so can't exactly say about fuel economy as of now but so far it delevered 14-16 earlier (While drive as per runin period recomendations) and last calculation of 18 leters top-up in city driving with ful AC with sedate driving was 19 KM/L.

Ride Quality & Handling This strongest part of this car. One can not judge the speed of the car without seeing the speedometer. Cornering and turning is really great, there is no body role as what strongly present in Japanese cars due to thir softer suspension. Breaking is also great even without ABS, I had to break hard once when the car was on 140 km/h and breaks did really good job. POLO's overall handling and ride quality is really confidence inspiring. Only concern is tyre noise on some roads, VW should provide better tyres as standard.

Final Words POLO is for those who want to enjoy every moment of driving their car, its driver's car. Its Great handler, solidly built, comfortable and safe car to drive.

Areas of improvement OE fitted JK tyres produce noise. ASS really has great scope of improvements. Service costs might be issue for long term ownership.

Chiller AC in 48 degrees, Low stance-wider body-greater handling, solidly built.OE provided Tyre noise, ASS needs more improvement,