The Volkswagen Polo has come a very long way since the boxy little hatchback of old.

The new fifth generation Polo has moved on from the pared-back entry-level proposition of its distant ancestors.

Due to market segmentation shifts that have come about in recent times, traditional buyers of 6 and 8 cylinder cars are downsizing into more fuel-efficient 4 cylinder models.

So by necessity equipment, comfort and safety levels in the smaller segments have rapidly moved upwards to satisfy a more demanding buyer.

The small car segment that the Polo slots into has risen from 7% to around 27% of total new car sales in recent years and the compact segment; ie, Golf territory, has risen from around 20% to 30%.

In almost every respect, the Polo has grown into the car that the Golf once was. There are generous interior proportions giving room for 5 people. There’s more legroom and shoulder room and plenty of luggage space.

Thanks to the variable positioning of the rear boot floor, when the 60/40 split rear seats are folded down, the cargo space has the ability for flat floor loading, or with the seats upright, additional space is created by lowering the rear floor.

The new Volkswagen family face with low, wide grille has been applied to both the new Polo and its bigger stable mate, the Golf and as a consequence it’s easy to mistake the Polo for its larger sibling.

And from the driver’s seat, the feel, comfort and driving characteristics are not dissimilar either. We raved about how well the new Golf drove when it was launched a few months back, and the Polo really does drive like a scaled down Golf.

In the second quarter of 2010 we will be treated to a 1.2 liter 77kW TSI twin charger powered Polo, producing 175Nm of torque with an estimated fuel consumption of just 5.5L/100km, emitting CO2 levels of 129g/km.

With a 5 star safety rating, tested under the new more stringent European NCAP system, the Polo has combined head and curtain airbags in the front and curtain airbags for all passengers. Daytime running lights, ESP and hill-hold assist are standard.

Climatic air-conditioning, leather bound steering wheel, height adjustable front seats with drawers underneath, electrically adjustable heated door mirrors, electric windows front and rear and a full size spare wheel are standard equipment.

In a segment populated with some very capable cars, the Polo offers small car buyers German build quality and refinement, a driving experience that punches above its weight, plenty of style and space that impresses.

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