Category: Hot Hatchbacks 
Price Range: £12,460 to £12,960
Looks great, well built, lots of kit, punchy performance.
Uninspiring handling.
More frills than thrills.
Twin airbags and anti-lock brakes are standard, as is an electronic differential lock to improve traction on slippery surfaces. It works by braking whichever front wheel is losing its grip.
The stiffer body has improved side and rear crash protection compared with previous Polos, and the steering wheel's height adjuster automatically unlocks and moves to its lowest position in a heavy frontal impact.
An alarm and immobiliser are standard.
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wrote on 03 03 2008
wrote on 29 05 2006