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Roy Nelmes, Gloucestershire

Volkswagen Polo Diesel 2009

1 star review

Diesel version has no go and sounds like a tractor!

Submitted: 02/05/2010 22:09:11

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Carole Wayne, Lancashire

Volkswagen Polo SE 1.4 DSG 2009

3 star review

I bought the SE 1.4 5door model with the new 7speed DSG (twin clutch) gearbox and am generally happy with the car. The car has a very grown up feel to it and is very Audi like in the interior. with very good quality black upholstery and dashboard. The equipment level on the SE model is comprehensive, lacking only a few of the more upmarket models features such as air con instead of climate control and lacking the multi function trip computer and steering wheel controls for the audio system. The supplied audio system is, however. very good quality soundwise, albeit with a vivid blue display, which is at odds with the crisp white speedo/ tacho dials and the very professional looking red illumination for the dash switchgear. Several people have commented on the fact that they thought the car was a Golf until they say the badging on the tailgate, which I suppose is no bad thing, given the Golf’s popularity. All models in the range benefit from a neat little false floor in the boot and SE models and above have a sliding drawer under each front seat, very good for hiding all the clutter. Now to the not so good, The 7 speed DSG gearbox, whilst it does propel the 1.4 litre car along at a fairly brisk rate, shifts quickly and without any lag, except when pulling away from a standstill. This can be quite disconcerting when trying to emerge onto a busy roundabout for instance. I will address this problem at dealer level at the 1st service as it is not a major problem (yet). The gearbox has a choice of manual shift, automatic and sports automatic. Of these options most people will probably play with the manual ’tiptronic’ mode for a while before the novelty wears off, and then revert to the automatic side of the ’box. The automatic sport mode is possibly the most interesting as it allows shifts at a much higher rev rate and also changes down through the gears when slowing down (all very Maserati like !).On the move the car is quiet, rides well and handles poor road surfaces with ease. The car does feel, somehow, faster than the figures would lead you to believe, and when pressed the engine sounds subtly sporty. All in all a very well developed little car that thinks it’s a big car!

Submitted: 24/02/2010 16:07:48

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Josh Kelly, Shropshire

Volkswagen Polo 1.4 SEL AC 2009

3 star review

I recently visited my local dealership and I’m not at all impressed with the new Polo!! It’s not very nice looking and the cabin is so uninspiring to look at and sit in, it’s just so drab and boring. Theres a big gap lower down the dash where something should of been but they left it, leaving it a bit bland looking. Even out on the road I struggled to find something that I actually liked, the seats are very hard and un-supportive and the engine isnt exactly powerfull, also the suspension is quite stiff and the car overall has a very jiggly ride. I wont be purchasing the Polo but I have narrowed down my list to the Ibiza, 207 and Clio, So far the 207 is my favourite but it the most expensive and has the best equipment levels. The Ibiza is exactly the Polo only its got the good looks and a tempting price tag, the clio is very comfortable and is as nice to drive as the Peugeot but I have heard alot of bad reports about it. I’m pretty much stuck!!

Submitted: 24/02/2010 15:55:13

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Nick Page, Ayrshire

Volkswagen Polo Match 1.4 TDi 2009

4 star review

Great looking little car with 15 inch alloys and colour coded bumpers. The car comes with all the toys and a comfortable driving position. One problem I have found with the 5 door is that being 6ft 3 the centre pillar can dig into your shoulder. On the road the car handles really well and the ride is as good a car from the next class up and is very refined. The 1.4, 3 cylinder diesel which puts out 70bhp is never going to set your pants on fire but is very torquey and pulls like a train from nothing. The car will cruise all day at 80mph on the motorway at just under 3000rpm and still give you nearly 50mpg! Overall, a great little car and after 13,000 miles since bought new in February it has proved very reliable. The only problems we’ve had are the seatbelt not retuning properly and a intermitant fault wih the cd multichanger making a noise like a helicopter.

Submitted: 23/09/2009 08:42:14

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