Volkswagen Polo 1.2 (70PS) SE manual 5-door (2009) road test
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The new, fifth-generation Polo first appeared at the 2009 Geneva motorshow and as a 5-door it goes on sale in the UK on 16th October. As is the norm, the all-new model is larger than the Polo it replaces (and bigger than early Golfs) but it’s also lighter, safer, roomier and 20% better on fuel.
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Five engines are available at launch – three petrol and two diesel ranging from 60 to 90PS. I tested the 70PS 1.2-litre petrol version and ‘though it’s no racer on paper – 0-62mph in 14.1secs, 103mph max – it’s surprisingly willing in normal, everyday use. The 3-cylinder engine thrives on revs, but because it’s so smooth, and sounds sweet and unstressed at higher revs, that’s really not a problem. Admittedly I tested this car without passengers or luggage, but a 70mph cruise on the motorway is a doddle, while adding 20 or more mph to that is comfortably within its grasp.
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