The Volkswagen Polo is the second-biggest seller in VW’s model line-up (after the Golf), so the fifth generation of the car, launched at the end of 2009, was one of the most eagerly anticipated new cars of the year. The new model has been well received by the press and public alike, and is the current holder of the prestigious European Car of the Year award. The new Polo has now added its cleanest and most efficient variant to the model line-up, the Bluemotion. But how has the drive for efficiency affected the reigning champ?
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If you want to be green, it’s going to cost you, as this particular Polo costs £14,445 for the three-door version and £15,045 for the five-door. With the Polo range starting at £9,790, that’s a pretty high premium to pay for keeping your carbon footprint low. The Bluemotion has been tweaked to be as fuel-efficient and low-emitting as it can possibly be, so running costs will be among the lowest of any car currently on the road. Official fuel consumption is an incredible 80.7mpg on the combined cycle: it is achievable in the real world, but don’t expect to get anywhere fast while doing it. Carbon dioxide emissions are also very low at 91g/km, which means that there’s no vehicle excise duty to pay. So while the running costs should be low, the higher initial purchase cost means that you’re going to have to cover some miles in the car if you’re going to make the figures add up. The good news is that residual values for the Polo are among the best in the supermini segment, with the Bluemotion’s low running costs making it even more desirable. Volkswagen also has a promotion that means Polo buyers in 2010 can get three years’ servicing for a one-off fee of just £250.
Read the full Volkswagen Polo Bluemotion 2010 road test
