The Volkswagen Polo is a top-notch supermini. It's the premium choice in the sector, offering a cut-above feel when compared to a Ford Fiesta or Renault Clio. It's the sort of car you don't mind spending a bit extra on, as the added quality and sense of solidity is obvious. And the 2009-2017 Polo exemplified this integrity-packed approach. It's typically Volkswagen in its appearance and approach: sobre and solid. The promise of Volkswagen reliability gives long-term reassurance (even if, as you'll see, there are some issues you need to watch out for). Base non-turbo petrol engines are a bit weedy, and entry-level cars lack equipment, but choose the right spec Polo, with a TSI turbo engine (and ideally SE or Match trim), and you'll enjoy a super all-rounder with loads of refinement and that classy feel that's so appealing, even if you can't quite put your finger on it.Volkswagen Polo safety levels are top-notch. It was awarded five stars in the tougher Euro NCAP crash tests introduced in 2009 – making it one of the first small cars to achieve the maximum rating. This new overall rating covers Adult Occupant Protection, Child Occupant Protection, Pedestrian Protection and a new area of assessment: Safety Assist. All models have an electronic stability programme (ESP) which helps keep control of the car in a skid. In addition to this, all cars have four airbags, ABS anti-lock brakes and a system to reduce whiplash injuries that Volkswagen calls WOKS (Whiplash Optimis 12V Socket - Centre Console, 15in Alloy Wheels - Lyon, ABS - Anti-Lock Braking System, Air Conditioning - Manual, Air Vent Surrounds - Matt Chrome, Airbags - Driver, Airbags - Front Passenger, Airbags - Front Side Head, Airbags - Front Thorax, Alarm with Interior Protection, Anti-Theft Wheel Bolts, ASR - Anti Slip Regulation, Automatic Post-Collision Braking System, Aux-In Socket, Bluetooth Audio Connection, Bluetooth Phone Connectivity, Body Coloured Bumpers, Body Coloured Door Handles, Body Coloured Side Sills, Body-Coloured Door Mirrors with Integrat, Car Information Display, Carpet - Black, Central Locking - Remote with 2 Remote K, Chrome Trimmed Front Air Intake Grille S, Colour Touch S
