Volkswagen Polo Hatchback (2009 - 2017) 1.2 TDI Match 5d (2013/13) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

That I like saving money.

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

Impressed with the build quality and fuel economy.

Would you buy this car again and why?

No, it's too small for what we require as a family, but as a fill-in vehicle for 10 weeks whilst my new car is built it's fine.

What are you likely to buy next?

New C4 Picasso - it's on order at the moment.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Didn't buy from a dealer

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£0

When did you buy the car?

October 2013

Did you get a good deal and why?

Yes, I'm paying £366 for the car including everything except fuel.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Company car lead in vehicle whilst waiting for my new company car.

What was the dealer like?

What's it like to drive?

Lacks poke moving off, almost impossible to pull away in second. You can often find yourself hunting for the right gear whilst driving in town as 2nd is too low and 3rd makes it chug a bit. That said, it's got plenty of torque and copes well with 4 of us and the dog in there.

What's it like to park?

Easy, rear parking sensors help although they continue to beep at you after brining the car out of reverse. Visibility is reasonable although thick C-pillars don't help when pulling out.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Nothing to date.

What's most practical about your car?

The fuel economy, I achieved 60mpg on the trip computer on motorway run at 75mph with the AC on.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

DAB - never had it before and it's a real luxury to be able to listen to Radio 5 properly.