Volkswagen - Polo Euro NCAP - 4 STAR
One of the most refined superminis around. This is a roomy car with a decent-sized boot for this class. Tough and well built the polo has good residual values.
Available in E, S, SE, Sport, and GTI versions there are 25 models to choose from, including 17 petrol and 8 diesel engines. The Sport is the higher spec model and gets 15-inch alloy wheels, front fog lights, chrome trimmed radiator grille surround, front sports seats, leather trimmed steering wheel,, multifunction computer and sports suspension.
With Driver and front passenger airbags, driver and front passenger side impact airbags (except E models), door side-impact protection, Electronic engine immobiliser, ABS, and rear head restraints as standard the Polo is one of the safest vehicles in its class.
The new Polo Dune, with its rugged bumpers and raised suspension has been designed to combine the distinctive style of a 4x4 with all the virtues of a supermini.
Launched in Germany in 2006 the Polo BlueMotion, with an amazing combined fuel consumption of 72.4mpg, is paving the way to protect the earth's resources for future generations. What's more, with a top speed of 109mph it is no slouch and remains fun to drive. With alloy wheels, body-coloured bumpers, bump strips, door handles and door mirrors, rear spoiler, sporty seats and a multifunctional display fitted as standard, this most frugal of cars is bound to be a winner.
All models come with a 2 year unlimited mileage manufacturers warranty plus a further 1 year / 60,000 miles (whichever is earlier) retailer warranty. The combined warranty means that you are covered, from the registration date of your car, for a total of 3 years
or up to 60,000 miles, a (depending on which comes first). In addition you also get a 3 year paint and 12 year anti-corrosion warranty and 1 year breakdown cover.
About the manufacturer
Volkswagen vehicles are designed to have a minimal impact on the environment, from the manufacturing stage, to use and servicing, and finally recycling. Careful selection of recycled and recyclable materials, avoiding hazardous substances, optimising construction techniques and the labelling of plastic parts with their material type all enable cars to be efficiently recycled.
New model Volkswagen servicing intervals are currently up to 50,000 km, so the volume of old oil and other used parts is greatly reduced.
Volkswagen Group United Kingdom has partnered with Cartakeback.com to provide a Government approved national network of certified dismantling companies to receive and take care of the environmentally friendly recovery of used Volkswagens. A large range of used parts from vehicle repairs are taken back by Volkswagen and remanufactured on an industrial scale. The remanufactured parts are sold across the world with a full manufacturer's guarantee under the name "Genuine Parts". Volkswagen also recycles old catalytic converters. Valuable metals like platinum and rhodium are extracted and used in new catalytic converters.
Amongst Volkswagen's other main aims is the lowest fuel consumption possible, to achieve ecologically benefit for the environment, at the same time as economically benefiting the customer. Volkswagen is leading a European consortium - entitled RENEW - to investigate, develop and analyse a variety of technologies for producing bio fuels. The project currently involves 32 partners, among them four leading carmakers, two major oil producers, plant manufacturers and operators, and research and development organisations from eight European countries.
VW continues to investigate and elongate the lifespan for its vehicles, because the longer a vehicle can be used the more it reduces the burden on the planets limited raw material resources.