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July 11th, 2010

VW Polo "But showed a small car

Recent television advertising for the Volkswagen Polo describes a dog, who proudly songs full confidence that passenger in the Polo but as soon as it got to the different environments, transforms into a nervous wreck. Legend of the fence professionals with the inscription "Confidence Polo.

I think that was the transport that the dog was unhappy when removed from their comfort zone. The same can be said for humans too, though perhaps not to the extent that the poor old dog. Cars mean a lot to some people and they often feel immersed in their own small world listen to their favorite songs, and security.

Such feelings can be difficult to achieve in a small car, but solid build quality and soundproofing VW managed to do with Polo.

For many years the Volkswagen Polo is a reference to all other small cars Hatch were measured. Today, competition law and achieved if you buy a new small car Polo has competition from a number of other manufacturers. On the other hand, some brilliant production for 23 years and together more than 500,000 Polos sold in the UK, Polo is the still life, with which it has.

If you are using Polo a budget of approximately £ 2,500 will buy a pretty good example. Equipment levels were rather rare in the early versions, but the power steering Standard models available only on high-CL.

This is probably the best example, to avoid the life of 1 liter. While they are so cheap, to ensure the functioning of the 45bhp engine is not very good and cabin noise level is high, because the engine has to work hard all the time to get anywhere place, a better solution would be 1.4 or 1.6 with 60bhp and 75bhp respectively.

Volkswagen reliability is legendary, but unfortunately not always been and there are several examples around Friday afternoon. Owners complained of problems with the gearbox, premature failure of front discs and blocks and even some rust problems. While these issues are not available in all vehicles should be closely monitored by the purchase of used example.

On the positive side of Polo is conducted well. On firmer basis than many of its competitors and the interiors are good. Crew reassuring quality in others, and maintaining engines, rarely cause problems.

Polo was released in 2000, modernization and the outside, while the changes are relatively smaller, newer and projectors Ice wings, there were few changes in the skin. VW said that 70% of new parts and was in fact a new model, These cars have a wider wheelbase, which gives better handling, a fully galvanized body and antilock braking systems, airbags and dual power steering as standard.

At the same time the engine line up was changed and the 1.4-liter unit has been given to 75bhp. VW also introduced a a new three-cylinder 1.4 TDI diesel engine also found in the Audi A2 means that the Polo finally had an engine to match rivals such as Peugeot and Renault. Giving 75bhp and plenty of effortless torque, it competes well with the 1.4 petrol engine on acceleration and is capable of over 60mpg.

While Other manufacturers, like BMW Mini came, Polo can still claim to set the standard for small cars.

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Jon Barlow reflects on the Volkswagen Polo which has played a large part in Volkswagen’s success in recent years, for more information on the VW Polo visit
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