VW Polo 1.0 TSI Bluemotion DSG R-Line

The Volkswagen Polo hatchback epitomises smart, efficient, subcompact hatchback motoring. Whether you’re a student, a young family, a housewife, a commuter or an empty nester, there’s a Polo that’s right for you. There’s even a Polo GTI for robot racers. But here - just months before a new-generation Polo arrives in SA — is a Polo with a difference: a high-tech model with an advanced three-cylinder engine. Does it point the way to Volkswagen’s future? SPECS Make and model: VW Polo 1.0 TSI DSG Bluemotion Engine: In-line three-cylinder, 999 cc, turbo Power : 81 kW @ 5 000 rpm Torque: 200 Nm @ 2 000 - 3 500 rpm Power-to-weight ratio: 70,652 kW/ton Gearbox: Seven-speed DSG dual-clutch, FWD Wheels/tyres: 17-inch alloy, 215/40 R17 tyres