Definitive review
Published 9 September 2026
Updated 13 September 2026
Volkswagen Polo reviews
In-depth expert reviews, first drives and road tests of the Volkswagen Polo.
Definitive review
Published 9 September 2026
Updated 13 September 2026
3 Feb 2022
Volkswagen Polo 1.0 TSI (2022) review
The Polo has been modernised inside and out, but is that a change for the better?
23 Aug 2019
Volkswagen Polo TSI R-Line (2019) review
Top-spec VW Polo leaves you reeling from its price, but it’s got the quality and practicality to back it all up.
21 Apr 2018
Volkswagen Polo GTI review
The new Volkswagen Polo GTI packs a solid performance punch, but is missing real excitement in how it drives.
9 Jan 2018
Volkswagen Polo review
New Volkswagen Polo upsizes and up-specs for upper-class ambitions. We’ve driven it on Irish roads for the first time.
7 Sep 2017
Volkswagen Polo 1.6 TDI review
All-new Volkswagen Polo impresses on many levels, but the diesel option lacks finesse.
1 Sep 2017
Volkswagen Polo 1.0 TSI review
The premium king of the superminis, Volkswagen's evergreen Polo, evolves into its sixth generation.
12 Sep 2016
Volkswagen Polo Beats review
Volkswagen adds Beats stereo quality to the Polo supermini.
10 Feb 2015
Volkswagen Polo BlueGT review
The Volkswagen Polo BlueGT ticks many boxes by blending warm-hatch performance with efficiency-driven tech.
4 Nov 2014
Volkswagen Polo review
The updated Volkswagen Polo is better than ever.On test
Volkswagen Polo testers' notes
We're driving the Volkswagen ID. Polo this week
Dave is attending the international launch of the Volkswagen ID. Polo in Austria. The long-awaited electric car is set to arrive in Ireland in mid-October with an on-the-road starting price of €21,410. The full review of the ID. Polo goes live on September 9.
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