Mat’s Car of the Day: the Volkswagen Polo is a used best-seller – and it’s even more tempting when you can get one for a steal
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This posh hatchback is popular on the used market for a reason. Mat Watson highlights three things he likes about it – and three that irk him.
The Volkswagen Polo is one of the best-selling used cars in the UK so far this year, and it’s not hard to see why. Here are three reasons why I like this posh little hatchback, along with three things to think about before making that all-important decision.
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Three things I like about the Volkswagen Polo
1. A premium deal without a premium badge
The interior feels upmarket, with smart styling, quality materials and a solid finish. Everything feels well put together, giving the Polo a more expensive feel than you’d expect from a small hatchback.
2. Small outside, spacious inside
Despite its compact dimensions, the Polo has plenty of room for passengers, with decent rear legroom and a generous 351-litre boot. There’s enough space for shopping, luggage and all the usual everyday essentials.
3. Comfort comes naturally
One of the Polo’s biggest strengths is how comfortable it is. It deals with bumps and uneven roads well, while its light steering makes it easier to navigate busy streets and tight parking spaces.
Volkswagen Polo deals
I’ve found a great deal on a used Volkswagen Polo that’s only four years old for you to have a look at. This second-hand example from 2022 has a 95hp 1.0-litre petrol engine and has 29,822 miles on the clock, all for £12,999.
With this, you also get features such as wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, predictive adaptive cruise control, a multifunction camera, front and rear parking cameras, and front sports seats.
Three things that annoy me about the Volkswagen Polo
1. Falls short on excitement
The Polo is comfortable in both town and on the motorway, but it’s hardly the most exciting car to drive. It feels composed rather than sporty, and there’s not much to get excited about when tackling twisty roads.
2. Could do with more punch
The entry-level 1.0-litre petrol engine is perfectly adequate around town, but it can feel sluggish when accelerating or joining faster-moving traffic. I’d recommend getting the 95hp or 115hp version if you regularly travel on the motorway and on country roads.
3. Doesn’t have the most exciting looks
While the Polo has a smart, modern design, it doesn’t exactly turn heads. Its styling is fairly conservative, and compared with some alternatives such as the Peugeot 208 or the Renault 5, it can look a little ordinary.
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*Savings are made up of the maximum dealer discount off RRP – subject to dealership, location and trim. Prices correct at the time of writing.