There are compromises, not least the overly firm ride. It also can’t match the Ford Fiesta ST in terms of ultimate thrills. Part of the problem is the steering, which is too slow and unresponsive.

WHILE the Volkswagen Golf remains much heralded as the ‘definitive’ family hatchback on our roads, in Drive’s opinion, the Polo has been quietly stealing a march on its limelight-hogging big sister ...

Many of the best hot hatchbacks have revelled in a raw, back to basics feel but that kind of exuberance has become harder to replicate as small cars have grown heavier and more complex. Volkswagen’s ...

The comment was fourth on our Polo GTI drive, only just after the one about the Golf R (because what's a VW thread without mentioning a Golf R?). PHer 'Martin_Hx' asked, very simply and very directly, ...

The Volkswagen Polo GTI has been given subtle updates to its styling and cabin tech over the past few years, but like its predecessor, this supermini-sized hot hatchback has long found itself in a ...

The Polo GTI is a good all-rounder but rival hot hatches will put a bigger smile on your face The Volkswagen Polo GTI has always lacked the cachet of its bigger, thrustier Golf GTI sibling, so you ...

Volkswagen’s Polo GTI has a great range of talents and makes a good case for itself as one of the more sensible offerings within the current range of supermini hot hatchbacks. It isn't quite as feisty ...

The Polo GTI is a good all-rounder but rival hot hatches will put a bigger smile on your face The Volkswagen Polo GTI has always lacked the cachet of its bigger, thrustier Golf GTI sibling, so you ...