The Polo I test drove was company test vehicle having 1.2 ltr 3 pot Petrol heart. As you get closer to this car you get to see it’s feature lines. You will notice its headlights, they define the characteristic of Polo. From front, you will missjudge it as a sedan. It looks amazing from front. It is big. Rear is not that much pleasing but will do work. ORVMs are having different than usual contour lines but looks amazing on this car. Placing of Antenna is on rear side which also looks good. By looks it easily fits into family car segment.
Rear hatch opener really says that it is VW car. For opening hatch you have to press VW logo on the hatch and it feels like it is VW. When you open a hatch you will be surprised by boot space. It is so huge that families do not need to worry about it.
Time to be in drivers seat. Seating is very comfortable, thigh support is right on place. Now greatest moment, firing the engine. As soon as it starts, oh man engine sound and exhaust note is very very pleasing. You will love the sound at higher rpms and that forces you to push it more hard. Somewhat different gear arrangement. Reverse gear is near first gear. To slot reverse gear you need to Push down gear lever and slot it as first gear. Feels different first time but I think it is more convinient. Gear ratios are nice except second gear, it is more on higher side and it breaks rhythm of racing heart. I think it is designed for city driving. The track where I tested was in very very bad condition. Car’s suspension did wonders there. Very very comfortable ride. Tried to push this car hard at corners, passed this test with smile. Felt like handling is better than any other car but not a Punto beater. I am sharing first thoughts which came into my mind because I hardly drove Polo for three kilometers.
Time to get into rear. Amazing space at rear. Three will be no problem. Spot on firm thigh support. Second in class Leg room, none can beat Indica Vista. Rear is very much comfortable with very good suspension. The car was Base varient having very pleasant interiors in this version also.
1) Dual tone interiors
2) Front power windows
3) Central Locking
4) Huge map pockets.
5) Very good plastic quality.
Though it was base version it was having a very good Feel inside. Pricing to be declared on 23rd February. Rumors are Base petrol variant will come for Rs.4.3 Lakhs exshowroom. At this price I can easily say it is total VFM car. Polo is going to kill the competation. VW is having winner in their hands.
The sad part of this Test Drive :Frustrati I was not having camera with me. My phone cam is very outdated and clicks milky images. But no problem I think, we have lot of pictures floating around in web.