Volkswagen Polo [2014-2015] User Reviews

1) Exterior Fabulous exterior design and build quality. The paint job is just top notch and it feels very solid. If you compare the doors to those of Swift, I20 Elite etc, you feel as solid as Hulk.

2) Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) The features are similar to what you get in similar classed cars. I own the comfortline, which does not have the reverse parking sensor, which you can get fitted from a VW dealer for Rs. 4,500. So not a big deal. One thing I feel it should have had, is an alert for not wearing seat belts. Which is does not have and is very suprising to come from VW who pay utmost importance to safety.

Space wise, it is slightly cramped at the back, but thats only felt when the front seats are moved behind quite a lot. The seats & seating position are amazing. 

The audio system is great, and me being a musician, that very important for me.

3) Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox A german car is always going to give you a great engine, and a buttery gearbox. Fuel economy is slightly less. I get 11.5-12 kmpl in city traffic and 14-17 kmpl on highways, which Iwont say is bad, but certainly not the best.

4) Ride Quality & Handling The pick up is slightly less as compared to a few cars like the Swift, but that is understandable because of almost 10 BHP less power you get on the Polo than what other cars in the class offer, and also the 3 cyl engine. I feel VW can improve upon that and give it a slightly more powerful engine. However, once the car is on to the 2nd gear, it cruises like a beauty. Even at high speeds you dont feel unstable.

5) Maintainence Cost Yes, the cost of servicing is almost Rs. 9,000-10,000/Servicing, but lets also consider the fact that the Polo needs to be serviced only once a year/15,000 Kms (which ever is earlier), unlike other cars that need servicing twice or even thrice a year. So it basially comes to the same cost. When someone says, "The maintenance cost Is High" please dont fall for it.

6) Final Words Overall a great car and definately value for money.

7) Areas of improvement Little more power on the engine and improved leg room at the back.

Amazing Build Quality, Great Looks, Amazing Audio System, Overall a Great CarLow Pickup, Slightly Less Power, Less Leg Space At The Back

Exterior The looks are amazing that gives a sporty feeling. Even if the looks are plain they look premium and something you will not get bored off. Its been several months since I owned one but still every time I look at my car I admire it. Get ready for bunch of compliments once you own one.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Agan simple but gives premium feeling. Excellent quality and everything seems to be perfectly fit.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Decent but could hae been better. Pick up is a bit on the down side. Fuel economy is good and gear box id the best among all the cars I have driven.

Ride Quality & Handling Full marks on this. Even at 100 KMPH the car is as steady as a ship. Best in class ride quality, flys past minor pot holes laughing at them.

Final Words Excellent car.. Best in its segment.. Really amazing to drive.. Gives me a proud feeling to have one.

Areas of improvement Cabin noise, high service cost.

Looks, handling & stability, build quality, premium factor and much moreHigh cabin noise, service... not much though

I had bought polo1.2 at Elite motors -hosur road(a horible shop and service center).

1) They promised to give bumper to bumber insurance, sice i dont know eactly what it is, they cheated by giving general insurance.

2) I had given car for first service and got by car back after 2weeks to my hand(requestede elite motors service center to repair on dent by claiming insurance)

3) This point is amazing, after one month of first service,... my car is not moving at the trafic in silkboard-banglore which is a heavy trafic place .People moving on road felt inconvinient due this break down.road side assistance guys came to me after 2hours 30mins(wow).then i got a call from elite motors that i have to pay 30,000 rupees(wow).though the car is under warranty this great company is charging 30,000 rupess (car had romed around 10,000kms only).

My suggestion is dont by car from elite motors for sure.

model,brand nameless milage,spare parts worn out very very soon,less picup

Exterior Smart and confident looking hatch.Updated version has dual beam headlights which along with chrome in  the air dam attracts attention.Rear portion with new tail lights are quite catchy.My version is having wider steel wheels and its covers are having a simple design but I am happy with the steels and its performance in our broken city roads as alloys would have been more delicate and prone for damage.I am sure this hatch has a road presence and also draws onlookers in office parking area.Moreover the paint quality justifies its premium feel.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Its plastics are of high grade and everything on the dashboard are simple and easy to my hand.Steering is lovely and its feel and feedback at various speeds is fantastic.The multiinformation display is quite pleasant.Of course little cumbersome with the head light and wiper blade switchs as its position were opposite to my previous Wagon R.The music system has a CD player along with the USB port but its sound quality needs little upgradation.Its driving position due to its seat height adjuster is really comfortable as I do not find any difference with that of high sitting position of Wagon R.Other seats are quite to upto mark including the rear ones besides providing ample space to stretch out the legs but it is strictly a four seater.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox The power and torque of the engine can make everyone happy but sudden acceleration is not so thrilling as it may not win a race in sub 10 seconds.I am mostly driving it in the city and in rush hours the economy is around 11 to 12 km per litre with AC on and when I find some long spaces it rises to 16.5 km per litre.Gear box is ok and I had some difficulty in getting adjusted with the reverse gear as its method of pushing is different from other cars i.e press down in the neutral position then left forward.

Ride Quality & Handling Its ride quality is superb.Its suspension absorbs well all kind s of bumps and pothole on the road.It is rock steady at high sppeds,ofcourse upto 90 km/hr  I have tried in early morning hours on the city roads.Hope its highway manners will be good if I get some opportunity.One thing is sure that it will not feel shaky or nervous compared to some top selling mid size sedans if driven at high speeds.I am quite satisfied with its safety features (2 air bags+ABS+solid built) which are partially present in most of the popular mid version hatches in our country.

Final Words Initially had some negative feelings about polo but it has proved wrong.Hope the maintenace  cost would remain low and honeslty speaking my earlier Wagon R which I drove it for 9 years had resulted an expenditure amounting to 1 lakh(Service+Repair).Hence the cost of maintaining a Maruti  is also not very low.

Areas of improvement Not yet visible.

Style,build quality & high speed stabilityLittle lethargic in bumper to bumper traffic

Exterioir Fantastic looks and very classy. The logo, quality of paint, the refinement in design, its truely top class. Surely makes the heads turn.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) When I bought the car i was a bit worried about the lack of space at the back. But after using it for a while now, I feel its quite reasonable. Interior qulaity is too good, seat confirt is excellent.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox

1. I feel that in city , inspite of being petrol car, the car feels a bit clumsy. may be because its well built and a tad heavy, it does not feel very swift when maneovoring in traffic

2. The fuel economy in bumper to bumper traffic could go as low as 6-8 KM/L which again proves that at low speeds, fuel efficiency is not great. On the other hand when driving in ideal conditions like the Mumbai-Pune expressway, its amazing feeling, low ground clearance makes it such a joy to drive. On highway I got an average of 17.1 KM/L

3. Smooth gear box

Ride Quality & Handling Handling is better on ideal roads and highways. Handling feels clumsy and heavy in traffic.

I am a bit surpirsed with the quality of suspension as well. I dont think it is that good. Even minor bumps and pot holes easy get transferred to the cabin. This aspect surely needs improvement considering that in India , we will never get good roads in city.

Final Words Great Car, amazing looks, great comfort when driving on good roads, very classy. proud to be an owner of VW.

Areas of improvement The maufacturers need to look at improving suspension and try to imagine the hopeless roads we have in India when designing the vehicle.

Handling ease should be improved especially in traffic conditions. Need more service centers in India. Very few dealers in Pune.

Exteriors- style and looks, Interiors- quality and comfort, driving comfort on highwayFuel economy, suspension and ease of driving in city

Exterior Classy look. Build quality is supeb.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Very less space in the rear seat. Three people cant make it comfortably:(. Thigh support is also not that good in the rear seat. Front seat are comfortable.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Engine performance is high class. Vehicle will not shake at all at the speed of 150+. Superb Stability in the highways. In city will get the economy around 11-12. But in highway will get 18KMPL when u ride economically around 90-100 KMPH. Gearbox is too very smooth.

Ride Quality & Handling Cant match the ride quality with other cars in this segment, its awesome. Handling is too outstanding.

Final Words Only big concern is the rear seat space. If the rear seat are made some more comfortable then it will be a game changer hatchback in this segment.

Areas of improvement Only big concern is the rear seat space. If the rear seat are made some more comfortable then it will be a game changer hatchback in this segment.

Build Quality, Ride Quality, Stability on HighwaysLess spacious in the rear seats

Exterior I have purchased my new polo in Sep 2015 and driven 1300 KM. A superb exterior engineering, a new fog lamp improoves its primiumness solid and heavy doors feels more safe and many more.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) If I talk about interior it  is superb and classy.height adjustment seat and stearing adjustment makes it easier and comfortable driving. Music infotainment system is well furnished and quality is superb.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Engine performance is superb above 60+, smoother and solid gear shifting and ABS support to control vehicle even in 80+. Start stop button is just freakinf accessories in competitors it feels good to start with ignition key. The most lovable thing is its stylish boot opener.

Ride Quality & Handling A best ride quality in its segment and much stable in roads.

Final Words Polo is uncomparable to its rivals as it is a PREMIUM one not a simple car.

Areas of improvement Fuel efficiency has to improved.

nice styling exterior , premium hatchback best ride qualityLow milage