Fantastic Polo 1.5L TDI

Exterior

• Polo's design is timeless and extremely good. I personally do not prefer flashy designs like that of new elite i20, which gets outdated every 2/3 years.
• Paint quality is top-notch. VW gives 6 years anti-rust warrany also.
• Build quality both interior and exterior, the doors close with extremely confident thud

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort)

• Flat-bottom steering wheel is convenient to use
• Stock music system is cool to my ears and provide usb/aux&sd card support
• Big glove box, can accomodate an A4 sheet almost, without folding it
• Both front & rear seats are comfortable with good thigh support
• Huge 290+ litres boot space

 Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox

• New 1.5L TDI is the best part of new Polo 2014, it is very powerful and being very economical at the same time, thanks 230 NM of torque, I think it is best-in-class.
• I got ~26KMPL on a recent highway trip, as I maintained speed between 70 to 85 kmph speed (1300 to 1800 rpm), as it was in run-in period
• Gearbox was little hard initially, but it got very easy after 1500 kms

Ride Quality & Handling

• Polo is undoubtedly best-in-class in this department i think, based on my TD experiences

Final Words

• Polo 2014 with 1.5L TDI is extremely well rounded package, with quality every where in every part. 
• Polo 1.5L TDI comfortline with both ABS & Airbags costs only ~8L. Where as Swift diesel with ABS & Airbags costs ~8.3L and that elite i20 with ABS & Airbags costs ~9L.
• Commendable job by VW to make Airbags standard across all varients

Areas of improvement  

• The egress from rear seat for elderly people can probably be better
• Spare tyre should be provided in same size
• Rear seat legroom is better than earlier polo I think, if there is possibility VW can probably improve it
• Bridgestone/Michellin should be provided as OEM tyres
• Provide Armrest & engine full under cover as accessory atleast

 

Excellent Fuel Economy, Safety Features, Superior Build & Paint Quality, Great StyleStock Apollo Tyres, Arm rest not available even as accessory