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Today, the New Polo is available to order in the UK, and Volkswagen has released prices for the rejuventated model. Available from £11,100 ‘on the road’, the new car packs more technology and cleaner engines into a familiar yet subtly revised shape. Deliveries start in July.

The revised range sees the SE variant re-instated (with a new SE Design model), while the Match, R-Line, and R-Line Style are dropped.

Fuel efficiency of the new models is improved by up to 23 per cent with the new EU6 emission standard-compliant engines, while new 1.0-litre TSI units with 59 or 74bhp replace the previous 1.2-litre three-cylinder powerplants.

BlueMotion and GTI models arrive later in year, with the former now a petrol model. The latter meanwhile will come with the option of both a manual and DSG gearbox, instead of DSG-only.

All new Polos are fitted with Hill Hold and an Automatic Post-Collision Braking System which brakes the car after a collision to reduce kinetic energy significantly, minimising the chance or consequences of a second impact. 

ESC electronic stability control is standard, too, while optional safety features include a Driver Alert System (standard on BlueGT and £25 on other models) and Adaptive Cruise Control with Front Assist and City Emergency Braking, for £500. 

The new Polo debuts Volkswagen’s second-generation modular infotainment system which uses a proximity sensor that reacts to wiping movements used on smartphones. UK-bound Polos will offer Bluetooth connectivity and USB ports for media-in devices, while a navigation system for the 6.5-inch full colour touchscreen is optional from SE trim for £700.

In addition, MirrorLink™ will be offered as an option from SE models for £150. MirrorLink™ makes it possible to display and control certain approved Android smartphone apps on the infotainment screen.

Polo S
The New Polo range kicks off with the S. Standard kit is impressive, with a six-speaker Composition Audio System with 5.0-inch colour touchscreen, SD card reader, DAB radio and USB and aux-in connections fitted.

There’s also a height-adjustable driver’s seat, illuminated vanity mirrors, cup holders, and ‘gloss black’ interior highlights. The S A/C model adds manual air conditioning.

Polo SE
SE models add 15-inch ‘Lyon’ alloy models, a chrome-trimmed front air intake, body-coloured door handles and electrically adjustable door mirrors, a leather-trimmed three-spoke multifunction steering wheel (plus leather-covered gearlever and handbrake lever); a multifunction trip computer, remote locking and an alarm.

There’s also manual air conditioning and a Composition Media System with 6.5-inch colour touchscreen which adds a glovebox mounted CD player. Chrome highlights are fitted throughout the cabin, while five-door models get electric rear windows.

Polo SE Design
The new SE Design trim adds more style with 16-inch ‘Portago’ alloy wheels, a gloss black radiator grille and door mirror caps; front fog lights, dark-tinted tail lights and rear windows, as well as LED number-plate illumination. 

Inside, there is ‘Pyramid’ cloth upholstery with a choice of light-coloured ‘Ceramique’ or darker-coloured ‘Palladium Grey’ panels, and ‘Ceramique’ fabric inserts in the doors. There are dash panels in ‘Dark Rhodium’, front sports seats and aluminium-capped pedals (made more noticeable by the white footwell illumination).

This sounds like the limited edition Polo ‘Fresh’ model available in Europe.

Polo SEL
As before, the SEL model plays the ‘posh Polo’ card. In addition to the SE, SEL-specification adds 16-inch ‘Rivazza’ alloy wheels, front fog lights, tinted rear-windows, illuminated front footwells and a front centre armrest with storage compartment. Front and rear parking sensors are also standard.

Polo BlueGT
For now, the Polo BlueGT is the range-topper. Appearing largely as before, the 1.4-litre TSI engine with ACT cylinder deactivation now has 148bhp (an increase of 10bhp). The powerful yet parsimonious BlueGT rides on 17-inch ‘Montani’ alloy wheels and 15mm lower sport suspension, while externally it boasts a unique body styling kit, and gloss black radiator grille and door mirror caps. 

Inside, sports seats are trimmed in ‘BlueSpeed’ cloth with Alcantara bolsters and a black roof lining is fitted. An XDS electronic differential lock for improved traction and handling, cruise control and a Driver Alert System are standard.

Factory options
Additional options for the New Polo include automatic lights and wipers, electronic climate control, an electric sliding glass sunroof, electrically folding door mirrors and bi-xenon headlights. Later in the year, full-LED headlights will also become available across the range. A full price list for New Polo models is below. For more information visit www.volkswagen.co.uk.

2014 VOLKSWAGEN NEW POLO PRICES (UK)

S
1.0-litre 59bhp, 5-spd man, 3dr, 60.1mpg*, 106g/km CO2, £11,100
1.0-litre 59bhp, 5-spd man, 5dr, 60.1mpg*, 106g/km CO2, £11,730

S A/C
1.0-litre 59bhp, 5-spd man, 3dr, 60.1mpg*, 106g/km CO2, £11,820
1.0-litre 59bhp, 5-spd man, 5dr, 60.1mpg*, 106g/km CO2, £12,450

SE
1.0-litre 59bhp, 5-spd man, 3dr, 60.1mpg*, 106g/km CO2, £12,435
1.0-litre 59bhp, 5-spd man, 5dr, 60.1mpg*, 106g/km CO2, £13,065
1.0-litre 74bhp, 5-spd man, 3dr, 58.9mpg*, 108g/km CO2, £12,960
1.0-litre 74bhp, 5-spd man, 5dr, 58.9 mpg*, 108g/km CO2, £13,590
1.2-litre 89bhp, 5-spd man, 3dr, 60.1mpg*, 107g/km CO2, £13,580
1.2-litre 89bhp, 5-spd man, 5dr, 60.1mpg*, 107g/km CO2, £14,210
1.2-litre TSI 89bhp, 7-spd DSG, 3dr, 60.1mpg*, 107g/km CO2, £14,955
1.2-litre TSI 89bhp, 7-spd DSG, 5dr, 60.1mpg*, 107g/km CO2, £15,585
1.4-litre TDI 74bhp, 5-spd man, 3dr, 83.1mpg*, 88g/km CO2, £14,645
1.4-litre TDI 74bhp, 5-spd man, 5dr, 83.1mpg*, 88g/km CO2, £15,275

SE Design
1.0-litre 59bhp, 5-spd man, 3dr, 60.1mpg*, 106g/km CO2, £13,535
1.0-litre 59bhp, 5-spd man, 5dr, 60.1mpg*, 106g/km CO2, £14,165
1.0-litre 74bhp, 5-spd man, 3dr, 58.9mpg*, 108g/km CO2, £14,060
1.0-litre 74bhp, 5-spd man, 5dr, 58.9mpg*, 108g/km CO2, £14,690
1.2-litre 89bhp, 5-spd man, 3dr, 60.1mpg*, 107g/km CO2, £14,680
1.2-litre 89bhp, 5-spd man, 5dr, 60.1mpg*, 107g/km CO2, £15,310
1.2-litre TSI 89bhp, 7-spd DSG, 3dr, 60.1mpg*, 107g/km CO2, £16,055
1.2-litre TSI 89bhp, 7-spd DSG, 5dr, 60.1mpg*, 107g/km CO2, £16,685
1.4-litre TDI 74bhp, 5-spd man, 3dr, 83.1mpg*, 88g/km CO2, £15,745
1.4-litre TDI 74bhp, 5-spd man, 5dr, 83.1mpg*, 88g/km CO2, £16,375

SEL
1.4-litre TDI 89bhp, 5-spd man, 3dr, 83.1mpg*, 88g/km CO2, £16,120
1.4-litre TDI 89bhp, 5-spd man, 5dr, 83.1mpg*, 88g/km CO2, £16,750
1.2-litre TSI 108bhp, 6-spd man, 3dr, 57.6mpg*, 110g/km CO2, £15,610
1.2-litre TSI 108bhp, 6-spd man, 5dr, 57.6mpg*, 110g/km CO2, £16,240
1.2-litre TSI 108bhp, 7-spd DSG, 3dr, 60.1mpg*, 110g/km CO2, £16,985
1.2-litre TSI 108bhp, 7-spd DSG, 5dr, 60.1mpg*, 110g/km CO2, £17,615

BlueGT
1.4-litre TSI ACT 148bhp, 6-spd man, 3dr, TBC mpg*, 109g/km CO2, £17,710
1.4-litre TSI ACT 148bhp, 6-spd man, 5dr, TBC mpg*, 109g/km CO2, £18,340
1.4-litre TSI ACT 148bhp, 7-spd DSG, 3dr, TBC mpg*, 107g/km CO2, £19,085
1.4-litre TSI ACT 148bhp, 7-spd DSG, 5dr, TBC mpg*, 107g/km CO2, £19,715

*combined cycle mpg

Note: provisional mpg and g/km CO2 data. UK homologated figures will be confirmed in due course.