ADAM PALMER
Age 23 Job Accounting apprentice Drives VW Golf
“The outgoing Polo is very well engineered but pretty boring. “This new model looks more dynamic, although ‘sportiness’ will really have to be determined by how it drives. It feels more upmarket inside than before, too.
“This car has very purposeful styling. The numerous sharp lines down the sides of the car make it look very defined, and I really like the intricately detailed headlights and tail-lights.
“Some plastics are a bit scratchy, but for interior quality and design, it matches the Seat Ibiza.
“The size increase over the old Polo is definitely noticeable, but I doubt many people will swap their Golfs for this car; it’s still too cramped for three in the back. Head room isn’t bad for me – both in the front and rear – at 6ft tall, especially considering that this test car has the optional sunroof, which usually cuts an inch or two.
“The driving position is fairly standard for a small hatchback, and it gives you good visibility thanks to narrow window pillars.
“Overall, this Polo is a huge improvement, and more people might choose it because they want it rather than just because it offers good value for money.”
‘Head room in the front and rear isn’t bad for me at 6ft tall’
Adam Palmer