New 2018 Volkswagen Polo - the best small car? | Top10s
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- Опубликовано: 15 сен 2024
- This is the new Volkswagen Polo. For its sixth generation, the Polo has sharpened up with a wider, longer stance, smartened up with better infotainment tech, and is more practical than ever before. Does it have what it takes to compete with the new Ford Fiesta? And is it good enough to make you think twice about a new Golf? Take a look at the 10 things you need to know about the new Polo in my latest video!
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Sitting in my 2014 Polo while I watch this video thinking "fuck I should've waited 4 more years".
0126090097 Even if you would have waited those 4 years and got it , as soon as a new polo will come out , you will think the same , thats the way car manufactures want us to think.
Nyasha T Mushambi I like it more than the golf .
0126090097 same here 😂
0126090097 sitting in my april 2017 build polo 6C(Updated 6R).... should've waited
VeniVidiAjax same here
Interior looks really cool. Exterior style looks good too. But stop making everything bigger! You have a golf already. Cars don't need to keep getting bigger endlessly. It's ridiculous. Roads haven't got any wider.
Chris Till I've got a mk2 Polo and it's tiny compared to modern Polo, I love small cars but the modern day small car is giant!
People are getting bigger, just look at everything dated 20-50 years ago, furniture, cars and other stuff got a lot bigger.
2 seat is enough for me actually...wish our country sells 3 door version of polo😭
AS Fitness people are getting bigger? I'm 6 foot and have plenty of room in my Zoe. Which in fairness is bigger than a current Polo so I'll give VW an exception in this case. Since they're both supermini class cars.
Chris Till 6 foot isn't big.
All those people who bought current polo will be like arghhhhh
They can still upgrade tho
I prefer the look of the current Polo (facelift).
Yes many will definitely upgrade quite quickly Mr Smith
No
I bought my Polo one month ago, but I'm still happy with the decision. I prefer the interior of the new version, but I think both generations look good from the outside.
When will VW sell it with an optional packet of polo's?
I'm holding out for a similarly appropriate option for the Ferrari California.
I think a free holiday to california would make the cost much more attractive.
ls7orBust No, the R comes with a pirate.
ls7orBust there is no R version, thats the R line badge, which means its the top of the line version afaik
ls7orBust there's a 4motion, thought i Saw a red badge on it during the livestream.
GTI looks sooo similar to the normal one...
Nathan 43 The orange one they show during most of the video is in R Line trim, that's why they look so similar.
wow it's grown, it's like the size of the mk4 golf!
kakadots damn that's crazy
kakadots its nuts isn't it? The new golf is as big as an old Passat inside. No such thing as a small car anymore.
It's closer to Mk5 Golf, the previous model has more room inside than in Mk4 Golf.
Why do every manufacturer make their small cars bigger and bigger every year for fuck sake
arash kahedi yea it's dumb as hell. we don't need a house on wheels
arash kahedi Well, ask the reviewers, why 50% of their reviews is about how spacious the interior is. When they compare cars of the same class, the most spacious car will most likely win the comparison. Additionally bigger cars have a better ride quality. So manufacturers tend to make cars of the same class bigger to win comparisons.
Yes, it is silly. The cars even eventually "outgrow" the class they are in and the manufacturers have to introduce a new model "below" it (e.g. VW Up!). Cars get bigger and bigger, but roads/garages/parking spaces do not. In some older car parks, I sometimes have problems even with my Mk7 Golf to open the doors when I park between two other cars, because the spaces are not wide enough for modern cars. The VW Up! is actually about the same size as the Golf 1, despite right now being two classes lower than the Golf in the model range (VW Up! length 3.6m, width 1.6m, Golf 1: length 3.7m, width 1.6m, Golf 7: length 4.26m, width 1.8m)
arash kahedi because vw has the up as small car
People do like the increased space. Also, all the safety that modern cars need to offer (and thankfully do) requires space too. Anyway, the Japanese are much worse at this. The current Toyota Vios is 4,41m long. It's their Polo competitor as a sedan. The Civic Hatchback is 4,52m, 26cm longer than the Golf 7! Let alone the sedan, which sits at 4,63. And the Mazda 3, smaller on the inside than the Golf 7, is 4,46m. At least VW cars make use of all the space, and offer a relatively spacious interior.
I like the new design, except for those ugly fake Mercedes-like exhaust tips. DISGUSTANG!
P-J B manufactures should really .... really .. really stop this trend
Yes! Why are they doing all the effort while a simple little exhaust pipe looks better and is probably way cheaper to manufacture.
The GTI version doesnt have that fake stuff and its probably only the r-line that has it
Because it looks more sporty but they want the other models to look more luxurious with those elegant tips. It looks cheaper imo.
DISGUSTING? I think you're exaggerating a bit...
I love it! I went for a look and was really impressed with the highline. Then i saw the pricetag and almost choked. The only other one on the floor was the trendline - it was like a burger without the meat inside, you can technically still call it a burger, but the good stuff is not there. So the comfortline is probably the sweetspot, although a lot of the nice features are not standard, so it's still expensive for such a small (well not anymore really ey?) car.
Wow finally a new polo but i liked the look of the previous more though
I'm not liking their new design line, the new golf will probably be about the same as the arteon, to me the mk5 and mk6 golf where the best looking
[TECHNOLOGIC] sorry but the mk5 are the worst golf ever
Yeah this new Polo looks like VW are trying to copy the Audi A1.
[TECHNOLOGIC], I totally agree! The 2012 Polo looked great.
Agree. New one has over done it. Tho many would prefer this. You get a bit more for you money.
Woaw, u got a new phone?! Damn, glad to see ur on the Samsung train, best smartphone brand
This will cost a fortune in India.
Sahil Paul ikr , with less features to
Akash Gupta *third world problems*
Stick to Tata's
Sahil Paul it will cause around 30k usd in malaysia lol
Calvin Tang u do know tata bought over ranger rover-jaguar right
The Polo truly is one of the greatest cars out there. It looks nice, is practical all while being small enough to fit into most parking spaces. Love it!
not really due to reliablility
suzuki swift is a smaller better car. I went with that as in australia german car parts hard ot get
Back to 2005 when the Polo used to have drums.
Just why VW?! Otherwise looks great.
QantonisQ most cars in this class has drums in the rear. probably cheaper for manufacturing and for this car size its ample
Only on models under 100HP
QantonisQ Nothing wrong with Drum brakes, it’s the front brakes which do most of the work anyway
Definitely a cut above its predecessor, and certainly seems the best all rounder in its class!
These promo videos are so frustrating. They can drive in a city without other traffic. In reality we are stuck in a traffic jam.
That's not a promo video, this is a zombie apocalypse simulation. All is in order.
Ok, I admit, this wasn't funny. I'll show myself out.
This was actually a nice joke xD
Hi Dawie Pieterse, absolutely agree with you. I sat in the previous Polo GTI and was surprised how cramped it was. Some nice person had just shoved my last car in. I bought the Mark 7 Golf GTI as it is a genuine 4 seater for 6 ft plus folk. The thing with the Golf GTI, is that a lot of things came free. If you spec an ordinary Golf or the Polo GTI up to have all the extras, there was not much in it. The new Polo may now have more extras included. Pricing is a tricky thing because you don't wasn't taken for a mug. The base Golf GTI, with a decent discount was good value.
Finally a gorgeous looking golf that doesn't seem so dull looking !
I wish they had these in the US. I like small practical cars and just wished they offered more upmarket options. This has that optional hardware I'd like and the GTI would be perfect for my likings. Either way, looks like a great little hatch.
I love it! the style looks good imo. I wish they sold them here in the states. I'm buying a golf today but watching this video makes me wanna get a polo :(
Hi, Carwow!
Thank you for keeping us always up to date with the latest news/releases! I'm from South Africa and always listen to your recommendations, advice and good reviews. Can't wait for the new Polo to come to SA. I WILL buy one of those RED GTI's. Thank You for your Awesome work!! Keep it Up!!!
BB
While parking slots and roads widths remain the same (or smaller), the sizes of cars are forever growing larger. Some people now park one car in 2 car slots due to the humongous car sizes. And the current polo will be the same size as the golf once was. Now there is a “large” “mini” the size of a caravan.
I have a 2013 R-line polo and the thing I like the most about it, is how smart and understated it looks compared to its rivals. The interior could be classed as boring, but is of excellent quality and looks classy. If I wanted a tacky looking orange dash, I'd buy a Citroen
They look great here with top spec kits on them, but how will entry level model look? Just look at Tiguan. Looks very good with higher spec, but entry level Trendline looks like it was released in 2006 not 2016. 2017 Tiguan Trendline next to entry level 2017 3008 Access looks like a 8-10 years old car. It has Transporter looking headlamps. I have them both parked in front of my window at work and see them every day and still have trouble believing they are couple of months apart, and not couple of years.
Looks awesome. Promising upgrade for my 2012 Version. Can't wait to buy it next year with a DSG.
Though, most probably won't get the Digital Instrument cluster and the led lighting when it comes to India.
I own the current Polo GTI in 3 door white and I absolutely love it, brilliant car. If the new one is anyway near as good as my one i will be buying it, looks lovely in GTI trim
makes me really wonder what the next Golf GTI is going to be like ... these dudes gave everything to this new polo
Love it. Can't wait to see it in person.
I HAAAAATE that these are not sold in the US. It's such a cool car, I would love to own one.
I'd take this over the new fiesta any day, just hope they don't mess up the st as well
I can't believe people actually think this looks better that the ibiza. Mad world.
Hey Mat! That video was shot in Bilbao! You can recognise the streets around the "Gran Vía" and "Mazarredo"! and you can see the map of "Barakaldo" when they explain the infotainment display! Amazing! Why didn't you say a word! We could have gone to have some "vinos" in "las siete calles"...
But the new Polo is a little bit of a refined new Ibiza. Isn't it?
Cheers, mate.
IT LOOKS VERY NICE. I like VW's new styling and family face. Lets hope the MK8 Golf matches it for classy looks. While a Polo isn't going to be enough for me to part with my M235i, the next Generation Golf R might tempt me if it looks like the new Polo!
Wow I find the polo way more attractive than the golf. The proportions are better from the outside in my opinion. The inside is now a bit more funky! Me like!
Wow.. VW hired some designers finally after 8 years.. I wasn't expecting this fresh new look (especially on the inside) on a VW. Well done.
Personally, I think Volkswagen did a really good job here. They've totally revamped the Polo and made it look better than the previous model. In some areas it actually reminds me of a Golf and somewhat of the Ibiza. Of course that's not that suprising considering Seat is a part of Volkswagen AG.
I'm a little bit dissapointed on the exterior design, but the interior looks great. But if I had the choice I would go for the Seat Ibiza, it looks soooo much sexier...
Really wish we had the Polo in the USA! I love it!
This new polo reminds me of the old golf mk4, it now seems that the polo is what golf used to be.
I kinda like the previous gen more, but this is nice! Its probably around the size of a mk4 golf, so bring this to the U.S. VW!
Good to see the GTI gets a 2.0L again.. Away with the downsizing.. 200 HP is very conservative for a 2.0L turbo, I'm sure with some simple remapping you can get a lot more out of it..
WTF drum brakes
So what? my moms 2010 Renault Clio has disks all around. Even a Hyundai i10, which is a class bellow the Polo has rear disks. At the price (and size, i mean it's massive for a small car) it should have had disks all around.
It'd be a $1500 dollar option for rear brake disks.
It should come as standard. You shouldn't have to pay extra for decent brakes on the most expensive car in its class.
Paul Hojda is the A1 not more expensive?
The A1 does't really compete in the mainstream small car market in the same way the Polo does. The A1 competes in the more nieche market, together with the Mini. People buy Minis because they want Minis. People buy Polos because they want a small car.
It's gonna be best in class again for sure, even though I think the outside is extremely dull even for a VW especially the back seems to be drawn on a Friday afternoon.
I love the new interior design but i can't stop looking that slight bump in the headlights
Good job @Carwow :)
New Polo looks almost the same as Ibiza from side profile and rear. However the interior in Polo is designed better, especially the infotainment system which is moved upwards.
God damn! I can't wait to see this on Indian roads. VW Polo's biggest disadvantage here have been its lack of space in the rear. That won't be a problem anymore I guess. But I'm not expecting all that gizmos ever make into the Indian market. That will price it out of the premium hatchback segment, at least in India.
my only concern with Polo was very less legroom. Thanks VW for sorting it out.
if its anything like the last polo we had absolutely not, breaking down every time we went on a long journey. Couldnt get rid of it fast enough.
Audi Q2 rear
Polo had its rear before audi Q2 had it
"That bitch Q2 from down the block always be copying ma style"
- Jealous Ghetto Polo
you got it backwards. the Q2 was fitted with polo rear.
That rear style looks bad anyways
looks very nice, I didn't like the previous one but this is a different story.
I like the ibiza exterior design a bit better than the polo, but I think the new polo nailed the interior design.
Finnaly VW take juste a bit more confidence into their design, I'm not a big fan of VW usually but that new Polo looks awesome.
that orange-copper colour though. wow
Thet new Polo GTI just might prove to be the perfect supermini based hot hatch! I hope
Lukas Wtf, the Polo has never been a supermini.
I'm not sure I'm getting you here, but supermini = B segment. Polo = B segment. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Euro_Car_Segment
Have to say that I was really looking forward to the new GTI coming out. Sadly, to me at least, the back of this car is hideous. Especially the lego brick lights. Not a patch on the Golf's lights, but maybe that's the point to encourage VW customer's to dig a little deeper into their pockets. The line running across the front grill into the headlights looks wonky as opposed to the Golf's. Sadly, taking all this into account plus the fact there is no 3 door option, means I can't even consider buying it. Really enjoy your reviews Matt. Keep 'em coming.
Excellent, but no view on the rear seat and the legroom that was inadequate in the earlier version.
looks great, only thing i dont like is no chrome around the middle vents in the interior.
I've just compared its dimensions with Golf mk2 and guess what...
Polo is bigger!
Detailed dimensions in mm (first Polo 2018, than Golf mk2):
Wheelbase - 2564 ; 2475
Length - 4053 ; 3985
Width - 1751 ; 1665
Height - 1446 ; 1405
Looks so awesome!!! I want the new gti.
The front of the car looks similar to the new Tiguan's front, but the car is really nice
aww man i never had a thing for POLOS but now i do.
Looks good! I currently own a 1.2 2010 model for my first car and I love it so much. thinking about upgrading next year for a golf but I may get another polo now just a bigger engine model
The polo went from middle to college school glow up
Ibiza Seat so good..
Dear Volkswagen, please bring the Polo back to the American market. Much love.
Most premium supermini, more premium than the A1, but I expect the next gen A1 to move raise the bar.
Looks great apart from the small rear light cluster (should be wider), but anytime I've driven a Polo it feels tinny, noisy and unrefined compared to the Golf - I usually buy Golfs but I’ll certainly look at the 2018 Polo as a serious contender this time around.
I cant lie this will be the perfect second car for me in like 5 years time when its avaliable second hand because the tech is so great theres hardly any improvements a newer gen can make to this
So
chez WV, ce n'est pas compliqué. Tu prend la calandre d'un modèle et tu retrouves le même, à quelques détails près, sur tout le reste de la gamme. La "personnalité" est une valeur que WV a bien du mal de cultiver.
looks way better than the current one.
Good looking front lights
WITH OUT A DOUBT! GOnna get the new 1,5 TSi! I own the 1,4 BlueGt right now! Best I ever owned! Better than my old MK6 GTi..
I never like the 2014 polo interior capacity because i always have to cramped in, hope the new polo will have larger and more comfortable interior.
So what's the difference between this and a golf?
Not crazy about the front design. There is a bit of fiat in it. The old polo in white, looked like a Star Wars stormtrooper helmet from the front. I liked that a lot.
This is a bit more messy looking.
only if they shown the actual models that you would pay for standard alloys and standard interior and infotainment sysytem!! only want people to go in car dealerships so they waste their time amd just get a quote for a standard car with a high payment!
It's massive like you say what's the point of the Golf, prefer the Seat offering a bit more flare. Your using a lot off stock footage recently.
Here is the No1 thing you probably need to know about a VW Polo... The engines can detonate at any time. Our 4.5 year old, fully serviced, 38,000 miler timing chain "jumped a tooth" which is catastrophic for the engine, which equals a BIG bill. Wouldn't touch another VW with a barge pole.
really impressed with the new polo model
Great car love the new looks although i still prefer the new Ibiza. When will you be reviewing the new Insignia?
When are you going to make a review on the Volkswagen Polo 2018 model?
I might get this for real instead of the Golf 7,5... Especially now that the new polo has the new engine 1.5 150hp. That will fly.
last 4 videos have been top 10s
Im more impressed by the new Citroen C3 for int/ext.
i am in my 2016 polo gti love it but the new one ☝️ next level
As the owner of a 2014 TSI 6C polo, I'm actually quite disappointed with the interior of this car. Where is all the rhodium and chrome accents? Looks so much cheaper on the inside to me. And the exterior isn't speaking to me either. They've messed up the front and the back in my opinion. Fair enough there's lots of fancy gimmicks in this new one, but I think if I do get another VW, I'll be buying the new golf. It looks so much better compared to this new polo, even if there isn't much in size difference. With the starting price being around 14,000 as well, you may as well spend less and get the UP! or a bit more and get the Golf.
the tail lights look identical to those on the Audi Q2 !
Ive literally just order a brand new sport MX5, Grey with sand leather... SHOULD I BE UPSET?!?!
I liked the old polo gti/gtd over the current golf. To me it looked more like what the origanal gti team would design today.
So I'm all for this over the golf.
Not liking the coloured trim on the dash. Looks cheap. I'd want it mat black. So would probably just wrap it. Wouldn't cost much and take all of half an hour.
Imo the previous gen Polo (which my mum owns btw) looks better than this. it's much more Polo-ish (IYKWIM) from the outside, and looks classy on the inside.
Well, it doesnt look too bad but I dont like that one painted Stripe in the grill. The new arteon also has it.
I'm trying to imagine how the golf will look like
The Last Polo was too small, inside. This is much better. It is also more expensive. It will be interesting to see the price of the GTI. If it comes too close to the Golf GTI, there are problems. The Fiesta ST is so good, that VW probably had no choice.
David Hayes when VW launches a new gti model its a few bucks more than the out going model it replaces. would be stupid to make the smaller model as expensive as the bigger gti
David Hayes The Focus ST and the Golf or Polo GTI aren't really competitors. I bet customers of the ST are 10 years younger. Ford interiour looks cheap compared to VW and there are few options to choose from.
It looks good but it looks more like a facelift of the previous version. It didn't wow me when I saw because the design is more like "I've seen that before". Looks good but too much of the same giving it no wow factor.
I wish theyd bring this to the states
Sitting in my 2016 Polo GTi waiting for an upgrade next year and now find out the new one will only have 8bhp extra!!! This sucks...I had really hoped for a 215bhp version...give the Polo a little special treatment like the Golf R.
Max France This is a fair point...a Polo faster than than standard Golf GTi could work, perhaps not Golf R speed.
matttt great video! could you do the same type of video but for the Golf!
OMG the interior quality and modern design etc make all of its new competitors feel like a class below
The fit finish etc looks supreme
And yeah, now why would one need a Golf, specially with that stonking 1.5 TSi and new 1.5 TDi and the worlds fastest gearbox DSG for those who dont like shifting cogs
Can't wait to See the new Golf... it Must be awesome if it is better than this Polo 🤔
I don't like how far out the tail lights are, shame they arn't golf style too