The Volkswagen Polo want to do more and to do plays with legacy systems security Golf and Passat. Let’s see how it goes with its recent facelift and 1.2 TSi petrol engine of 110 horses.

The fifth generation Polo has just received a major update. Four years have passed since it was launched to the market and I needed to catch up in many ways to keep in good shape for some time. The usual half-life of a model in most brands are between 6 and 8 years, with a "modernization" important half. Obviously, in the new Polo does not change its base and its structure, let alone their orientation. Remodeling in this case has focused mainly on the mechanical part, designed primarily to meet the required standard and imminent euro VI. Complementing addition logic adds aesthetic update (Optical, trim, wheels, seat design and arrangement of controls) a very interesting battalion new devices, inherited all of the modular construction of Golf and Passat future. The latter, in addition to serving as an important weapon Volkswagen marketing, technology gives the name Polo because the vast majority of these systems are unprecedented among utilities.

So you can put in your system Polo emergency braking multiple anti-collision, a fatigue detector, the observation system environment emergency braking function, a adaptive cruise control, rear view camera, the variable damping hardness, headlights Led full or full Infotainment system. All this is fine and lets you get to have a safer and technological Polo, although I personally believe that the end will become a commercial selling point, since it is usual that the potential customer of a utility bet on the economy. In any case, they are welcome because they are all interesting.

As first test a Pole started with the five-door Sport finish, the top end, and version 1.2 TSI engine 110 hp. You’ll see throughout this test is a combination uncomplicated, like most products of the Volkswagen Group, which both defects as virtues are no problems or characteristics and advantages; It does everything well and No serious flaws, but does have a personality that is out of the ordinary, for better and for worse.

Within the gasoline options you can access the 1.2 TSI engine with two powers, 90 and 110 hp. This is a four-cylinder operation pleasant, made of aluminum with multivalve cylinder head, turbo intercooler. The difference between the two powers lies in the electronic management and equipment as the 110 hp is only Sport trim. Hence acquire 90 CV with Sport trim and then change your electronics with an unofficial reprogramming could be an interesting option and is what the body asks us. Nevertheless, the economic gap is only 500 euros, with which you make sure to keep the official guarantee and you have gearbox 6-speed instead of the 5 that carries 90 hp. If you give me a choice, for 500 euros I would make the effort and forget me 90 CV and that cars so I prefer boxes of 5 to 6 speed; basically you save weight and work less.

Performance is more than acceptable. There is a good level and consumption prestacional. You will not win a Grand Prix with him, nor cast them into the engine takes more joy to have mechanical climate control situations and butt-laden car at legal speeds; yes, you will have to spend 1,500 laps for that, fruit of long developments which will serve to spend little on the road and, among others, must comply with the Euro VI standards. And the system includes Stop&Start Y Energy Recovery, the first with a nice performance; the second, as in all non-hybrid cars that carry it, or you’ll find out it’s working.

The Polo was already an easy drive and now follows the same line but with more precision. radical change, It incorporates the electromechanical steering, which adds comfort in everyday use and poses no problems in joyful driving. There are stand solidly on both trains and cushioning offers comfort without spoiling the dynamic. This section is a good car and meets expectations. You could add variable damping hardness, with which you do it more comfortable or more sporty touch of a button, but my I liked as is standard, I do not see essential. This version is added as standard during its launch cruise control adaptive cruise and the emergency braking function in city, that added security. The first thing I see very useful and works great, while the latter sometimes slows before what you have done and what can bother you, but in a moment of yours cluelessness can also save lives. You can disable, you decide. Both systems will cost little more than 500 euros.

I habitability I can say little, since it remains unchanged from the previous. Given its size, It has good interior space and has a good boot. Life on board, although theoretically should be the same, improved with the adoption of the Infotainment system, that I liked in performance rather than the Golf. This version is also standard with the release package. Finally Bluetooth is available in the Polo, which rivals while offering, and features a color touch screen and lots of functions to enjoy the features of your phone. The Sport trim is well equipped and with the adoption of release package, in addition to the above, includes climate control, rain sensor, multifunction steering wheel and the Golf inherited skin.

Definitely it is proper utility, without great emotion, but correct, with good performance and livability. It comes well equipped series, now especially with the introductory offer. If you do not want a Diesel Polo 1.2 TSI it is a good alternative, 1,000 euros more affordable than the 1.4 TDI. For 1,500 euros more you can add the 7-speed DSG I recommend especially if you’re going to do a lot of city.