PoloDriver

The UK rate of value-added tax (VAT) rose 2.5% on 4 January 2011 to 20%, and Volkswagen has correspondingly realigned its ‘on the road’ prices for all models, the Polo included. The range stays as it is, with six basic models, and eight engine choices. The cheapest Polo is the three-door S with 59bhp, at £9995, a whisker under £10,000. BlueMotion models kick off with the £14,860 three-door, while the mid-range, fashion-conscious Moda 1.2-litre, 69bhp five-door is £12,810. The 84bhp 1.4-litre SEL three-door is £15,410 when ordered with the seven-speed twin-clutch DSG gearbox, while the 104bhp turbocharged TSI starts at £15,155. The fiery Polo GTI with 178bhp now starts at £18,790 for the three-door, while the five-door with the same 1.4-litre TSI engine is £19,410. A fixed price, 3-year/30,000-mile servicing plan is also available until 31 March 2011 for £299. Full prices and specifications for the 2011 Volkswagen Polo range can be found here.