Volkswagen Polo Showroom

Volkswagen Polo

$29,490 - $40,390* MRLP

No matter which Volkswagen Polo you’re looking at, you’ll find spritely turbocharged engines and a premium list of standard features and equipment. From the Polo Life to the Polo GTI, the Polo range typifies Volkswagen’s quality focus.
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Latest Volkswagen Polo ratings breakdown

7.6

Performance
7.3
Safety Technology
7.7
Ride Quality
7.5
Infotainment & Connectivity
7.7
Handling & Dynamics
7.7
Energy Efficiency
7.3
Driver Technology
8.0
Value for Money
7.0
Interior Comfort & Packaging
7.5
Fit for Purpose
8.0
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What we love

  • -Refined drive with comfortable suspension, confident handling
  • -Up-to-date technology
  • -Well-appointed interior, large boot
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What we don't

  • -Near-$40,000 drive-away price can buy larger, roomier cars
  • -Hesitation from dual-clutch transmission can frustrate in traffic
  • -Expensive to service, requires premium petrol
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Review | 4 May 2024

7.6

The Volkswagen Polo proves a city hatchback doesn’t need to feel cheap or unrefined, but is it too expensive?
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Review | 13 Jan 2024

7.5

Don't underestimate the capabilities of the humble hatchback in Volkswagen's base-level Polo.
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Review | 30 Aug 2023

7.7

The Volkswagen Polo GTI is one of the remaining pint-sized hot hatch class.
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7.7

Does the 2023 Skoda Fabia Monte Carlo have the goods to topple a hot hatch herro, the 2023 Volkswagen Polo GTI?

Volkswagen Polo Price*

YearVariantPrice
2024Volkswagen Polo 85TSI Life 1.0L Hatchback FWD$29,490
2024Volkswagen Polo 85TSI Style 1.0L Hatchback FWD$32,540
2024Volkswagen Polo GTI 2.0L Hatchback FWD$40,390

Volkswagen Polo Specs:

Select Variant (2 available)
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Price
$29,490*
FuelType
Petrol
Transmission
Auto (DCT)
Drive Type
FWD
Engine
1.0T
Fuel Efficiency
5L / 100km
Seats
5
Towing braked
1000 kg
Towing unbraked
600 kg
Variant (1 available)

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Volkswagen Polo Dimensions

The Volkswagen Polo has 3 variants. The height ranges from 1442mm to 1450mm, the width is 1751mm and length is 4080mm:

HeightWidthLength
From1442mm1751mm4080mm
To1450mm1751mm4080mm

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FAQs

Where is the Volkswagen Polo made?
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The Volkswagen Polo is built in Uitenhage, South Africa.

Volkswagen Polo Deals

From $31,990 Drive Away

2024 Volkswagen Polo 85TSI Life 1.0L Hatchback FWD

From $42,990 Drive Away

2024 Volkswagen Polo GTI 2.0L Hatchback FWD

* ‘MRLP’ is the manufacturer’s recommended list price as provided by our data provider and is subject to change, so is provided to you for indicative purposes only. Please note that MRLP is inclusive of GST, but is exclusive of any options and does not include on-road costs such as registration, CTP, stamp duty and dealer delivery. Where an MRLP is stated as a price range, this reflects the lowest to highest MRLP provided for that model range across the available variants.