The Volkswagen Polo is celebrating its 40th birthday this year. And to mark the occasion, Volkswagen has come up with a special edition called the Original. Since its debut in 1975, the Polo has become one of the most popular compact cars on sale. Over 14 million have been sold […]
Volkswagen Polo
Video: Volkswagen Polo WRC car vs gold-medalist downhill skier
Volkswagen has released a new promotional clip pitting its mad Polo R WRC car against downhill skiing gold medalist Aksel Lund Svindal. Filmed on a stunning strip of Norwegian tarmac stretching over 29km, Volkswagen’s Andreas Mikkelsen piloted the Polo R WRC beast through 27 hairpins in dramatic style. With just […]
2015 Volkswagen Polo GTI review – track test (video)
A couple of weeks ago we tested the manual version of the new 2015 Volkswagen Polo GTI. We loved it so much we just had to try out the DSG version. Manual transmissions might be a dieing breed but is it too early to sweep aside the fun and interaction […]
2015 Volkswagen Polo GTI review (video)
It set benchmarks and even pioneered the compact hot hatch segment when it first debuted back in the 1990s. Is the 2015 Volkswagen Polo GTI a worthy evolution? And, more importantly, should you buy one over the range of competitive rivals that are out at the moment? The previous model […]
2015 Volkswagen Polo GTI on sale in Australia from $27,490
Volkswagen Australia has announced specifications for the updated 2015 Polo GTI, which boasts fresh styling, a newly-developed 1.8-litre TSI engine, and an array of convenience and assistance systems. The newly-developed 1.8-litre TSI turbo engine produces an output of 141kW and 320Nm (DSG models limited to 250Nm), and can come equipped […]
2015 Volkswagen Polo GTI revealed, gets powerful 1.8T
The new 2015 Volkswagen Polo GTI has been unveiled, showcasing a new 1.8 engine, new technology, and a smartened up design inside and out. It’s regarded as one of the very best compact hot hatches around. And now it’s even more powerful than ever. The 2015 model gets a 1.8-litre […]
2015 Volkswagen Polo on sale in Australia from $16,290
The new 2015 Volkswagen Polo has just touched down in Australia, bringing up to 21 per cent improvements in efficiency, a freshened up design, and a range of more advanced technology and user-interface updates. Starting with the updated engine lineup, the 2015 model is now available with BlueMotion technology across […]
2014 International Engine of the Year Awards, Ford 1.0 wins again
Ford has done it again, picking up the overall International Engine of the Year Award for the third year running. Ferrari’s epic 458 V8 came in as runner up, followed by the Volkswagen 1.4 TSI Twincharger. Another year has passed and more engines are dissected, analysed and rated by a […]