Volkswagen Polo 6th-Gen Beats Edition (2018) Review - Beating With Style

The new Polo introduces rather a lot, some highlights include:

Longer, lower and larger Dimensions
First Polo to introduce the VW Audi Group brilliant Digital Instrumentation
3 Trim Levels available, namely: Trendline, Comfortline, Highline trim
3 Body Styles including GTI, beats and R-Line packages

I spent some time driving the special Beats edition, to discover what it is like spending some time with the new Polo.

Its fair to say that there is no car more popular on South African roads than the Polo or Polo Vivo. This, the new sixth-generation builds on an already rock solid platform, but further adds even more premium features as well as an overall longer, lower and larger body, which makes it feel a lot like driving the seventh-generation and very premium Golf.

While exterior changes may appear subtle from some angles, the new Polo represents a body style which is immediately recognisable and distinguishes a blend of German solidity and elegance.

Apart from the visual indicators in terms of body styling, the new Polo has greatly been improved from within its interior. Vibrant colours, tactile surfaces and an increase in safety systems comprise the new design. Offered in three different trim levels, namely Trendline, Comfortline and Highline you are now able to have everything from a digital instrument cluster (as available in the Golf) to driver assistance safety systems such as Lane Departure Warnings.

While the new Polo feels more grown-up than its predecessor, it still manages to pack all the elements of fun coupled with compact dimensions that we have come to love throughout the Polo family in the past.

In terms of power delivery, I thoroughly enjoyed driving the 1.0 TSI DSG with its 85 kW and 200 Nm of torque delivered smoothly through its DSG (Double-Clutch) transmission. Power delivery remained smooth throughout the drive with great extra pull when required for overtake situations. Some impressive convenience options which were fitted to the particular vehicle included, an excellent rear view camera, smartphone app connect and voice control. The other area which was particularly impressive was the achievable fuel economy figures, VW claims a mere 4.8-litres/100km not far from what I achieved throughout the drive.

The new Polo sits 7 mm lower to the ground than its predecessor, a change which certainly translates to improved road-holding and increased levels of grip in tighter corners.

Building on strong foundations, This latest generation further improves and strengthens what is South Africa's most beloved compact city car, the VW Polo.

Read the full written review article at:

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Also, be sure to watch our review of the Golf GTI 7.5:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NaXuQ...

And our review of the gorgeous new Volkswagen Arteon:

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As well as the all-new 2018 Polo Vivo:

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