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Compact on the outside, and big on posh comfort
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8/10

'From' prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.

Standard kit

  • Android Auto
    Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Apple CarPlay
    Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Climate control
    Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
  • Cruise control
    Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
  • Parking Sensors
    Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.

Key information

Body type Hatchbacks
Available fuel types Petrol
Number of seats 5
Boot space, seats up 351 litres (2 suitcases)
Boot space, seats down 1,125 litres
External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,074 mm x 1,751 mm x 1,461 mm
Towing capacity 800 kg
First year tax rate £455
Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
54.3 mpg
Drive type Front wheel drive
Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
Group 3 · low
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Drivetrain & power

Engine name 1.0
Engine size 1.0 L Petrol • 80 BHP
Body type Hatchbacks
Fuel type Petrol
Transmission Manual
Drive type Front wheel drive
Forward gears 5
Acceleration 15.6 s (0-60 mph)

Dimensions & space

Number of seats 5
Number of doors 5
Boot (seats up) 351 litres
Boot (seats down) 1,125 litres
Length 4,074 mm
Width 1,751 mm
Height 1,461 mm
Wheelbase 2.55 m
Turning circle 10.7 m

Full features list

  • 16" Torsby alloy wheels
  • Air care climatronic air conditoning system with active combination filter and 2-zone temperature control
  • Digital Cockpit Pro with 10.25" Display
  • Discover Navigation including Streaming and Internet with 8" colour touch screen
  • Electric panoramic sunroof with glass sliding and tilting
  • Front and rear parking sensors
  • Front fog lights with static cornering function
  • Full size spare wheel and tool kit
  • Hartley/Thomas cloth - Titan black
  • Heated front seats
  • Keyless locking and starting system keyless access with safelock
  • Lumbar adjustment for front seats
  • Metallic paint
  • Pearlescent paint
  • Rear tinted glass from B-pillar backwards approx 65% tinted
  • Rear view camera
  • Removable/lockable towbar
  • Space and weight saving spare wheel including tool kit
  • Special metallic paint
  • Special solid paint
  • Volkswagen Sound system
  • 3 point height adj front seatbelts + pretensioners
  • 3 point seat belt for centre rear seat
  • 3 point seatbelts, outer rear with ECE lable
  • Anti-lock brake system
  • Driver and front passenger airbag with front passenger airbag deactivation
  • Drivers and front passengers safety optimised head restraints
  • ESC (Electronic stability control) + EDL (Electronic Differntial lock) and ASR (Traction control)
  • Extended and predictive pedestrian/ cyclist protection
  • Front assist with autonomous emergency braking (for Adaptive Cruise Control ACC up to 130 mph)
  • Front curtain and side airbags with center airbag
  • Front disc brakes
  • Hill start assist
  • Manual child lock in rear doors
  • Rear drum brakes
  • Single tone horn
  • Tyre pressure loss indicator
  • Warning signal and warning light for front and rear seatbelts not fastened
  • Automatic dimming interior rear view mirror
  • Automatic headlight control with LED separate daytime running lights with coming/leaving home function
  • Body colour bumpers with chrome inserts
  • Body colour door handles
  • Body colour door mirrors
  • Electric front windows
  • Engine badge deletion
  • Headlight range adjustment
  • Heat insulating and laminated safety glass windshield
  • Heat insulating darkened glass in side and rear windows
  • LED 3rd brake light
  • LED Headlights
  • LED rear combination lamps
  • Power folding adjustable/heated exterior mirrors and front passenger exterior mirror lowering function
  • Rain sensor
  • Rear electric windows
  • Rear fog light
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Rear windscreen washer and wiper with interval delay
  • Solid paint
  • 12V power socket in centre console
  • 2 USB-C ports in the front, 2 USB-C charging sockets on the center console in the rear
  • 2 front and 2 rear reading lights with switch off delay and dimmer
  • 3 rear head restraints
  • 60/40 split folding rear seat and rear seat bench not split
  • Carpet mats, front and rear
  • Ceramique roof lining
  • Chrome plated radiator grille inserts, air vent surrounds and light switch surrounds
  • Door and side trim panel
  • Driver and front passenger seat height adjustment
  • Driver/passenger sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors
  • Front centre armrest
  • Front seat backrest storage pockets
  • Front standard seats
  • Handbrake lever handle in leather
  • Hartley/Thomas cloth upholstery
  • Headliner in recycled material
  • Isofix child seat preparation easy-fit (for two outer rear seats, and front passenger seat) compatible with I-size
  • Leather trimmed gear knob
  • Luggage compartment lighting
  • Manual air conditioning
  • Removable luggage compartment cover
  • Removable luggage compartment floor
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Standard climatic zones
  • Standard pedal cluster
  • Three spoke leather wrapped multifunction steering wheel
  • 8" Digital cockpit basic display
  • Bluetooth mobile phone interface
  • Driver attention monitor driver alert system
  • Dynamic road sign display
  • Emergency call service
  • Mobile phone preparation with inductive charging function
  • Multifunction front facing camera for distance control
  • Park distance control
  • Power assisted speed sensitive steering
  • Predictive adaptive cruise control
  • Preparation for We connect and We connect plus
  • Preparation for navigation system with media and internet package
  • Rear parking sensors
  • Speedo and rev counter, electronic odometer, trip, service interval display and exterior temperature gauge
  • Standard rear axle
  • Travel Assist - Lane keeping system and traffic jam assist
  • Travel assist including emergency assist
  • Trip computer
  • Washer fluid level indicator
  • Wireless app connect
  • Alarm with interior protection
  • Anti-theft alarm system with interior monitoring, backup horn, and towing protection
  • Anti-theft wheel bolts
  • Central locking system with SAFELOCK, radio remote control + 2 remote control folding keys
  • Electronic engine immobiliser
  • DAB Digital radio
  • Diversity antenna for FM reception
  • Front and rear 6 speakers
  • 15" Essex black diamond turned alloy wheels
  • Low rolling resistance tyres
  • Tyre mobility kit including compressor and sealing foam. In lieu of spare wheel
  • Front wheel drive
  • Rear shock absorpion
  • Start-stop system with battery regeneration (recuperation - energy recovery during braking)
  • Lava stone black gloss/matt decorative inserts in dash and front door panels
  • Carpet mats pack - Polo

'From' prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.

*Please contact the dealer for a personalised quote, including terms and conditions. Quote is subject to dealer requirements, including status and availability. Illustrations are based on personal contract hire, 9 month upfront fee, 48 month term and 8000 miles annually, VAT included.