The VW Polo has been a huge success for Volkswagen. Over 11 million Polos have been sold since it was first launched nearly 35 years ago. But one thing you could never accuse the Polo of was being exciting. It was dull, well made and economical transport. But the world is changing and every car maker is bringing out funky economy models that compete hard against the Polo. So VW had to get its act together on the latest VW Polo. Fortunately it has.
The new Polo is a good looking car, taking design cues from VW’s successful Scirroco.It is bigger than the outgoing model but lighter, and has managed some good improvements in economy and emissions. Which is all good news. So there should be fair few takers for the new Polo, which arrives in UK showrooms in October, with orders starting from now.
On offer is a range of five engines (more to follow) – three petrol and 2 diesel. You can have the naturally aspirated 1.2 litre petrol with either 60 or 70 PS or the 1.4 litre with 85PS. The diesel units are both 1.6 litre common-rail units with either 75 or 90PS.
Volkswagen has had a play with the trim levels on the Polo, and you now get a choice of four – S, Moda (the funky one), SE and SEL. GTI and BlueMotion models will follow next year. VW is also offering some pretty upmarket options for an eco-box, including touchscreen SatNav, Climate and DAB.
VW Polo (2009) UK Models and Prices
Model | Engine | Gearbox | CO2, g/km | VED band | OTR Price, £ |
S | 1.2 60 PS | 5 spd manual | 128 | D | 10,035.00 |
S | 1.2 70 PS | 5 spd manual | 128 | D | 10,645.00 |
S A/C | 1.2 60 PS | 5 spd manual | 128 | D | 10,635.00 |
S A/C | 1.2 70 PS | 5 spd manual | 128 | D | 11,245.00 |
Moda | 1.2 60 PS | 5 spd manual | 128 | D | 11,385.00 |
Moda | 1.2 70 PS | 5 spd manual | 128 | D | 11,995.00 |
Moda A/C | 1.2 60 PS | 5 spd manual | 128 | D | 11,985.00 |
Moda A/C | 1.2 70 PS | 5 spd manual | 128 | D | 12,595.00 |
SE | 1.2 60 PS | 5 spd manual | 128 | D | 11,385.00 |
SE | 1.2 70 PS | 5 spd manual | 128 | D | 11,995.00 |
SE | 1.4 85 PS | 5 spd manual | 139 | E | 12,450.00 |
SE | 1.4 85 PS | 7 spd DSG | 135 | E | 13,650.00 |
SE TDI | 1.6 75 PS | 5 spd manual | 112 | C | 13,205.00 |
SEL | 1.4 85 PS | 5 spd manual | 139 | E | 13,575.00 |
SEL | 1.4 85 PS | 7 spd DSG | 135 | E | 14,775.00 |
SEL TDI | 1.6 90 PS | 5 spd manual | 112 | C | 14,910.00 |
prince says
Polo a car with unbeatable performance………good job…..keep it up.
Elaine Usletten says
the most popular polo were i live is the 1990s generation its really rear u see a new vw polo
Ivor Berke says
Is the SE DSG Gearbox AUTOmatic?
CarsUK says
If you want it to be, yes. Or you can shift manually.
Volkswagen says
wow,I like the look of the car and it has managed some good improvements in economy and emissions which is also a great thing. So Thanks for this useful information about the different models and prices and also about this car.