VW Polo Facelift announced (competition for MG3)

http://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/news/preise-neuer-vw-polo-preisliste-startet-bei-12450-euro-8017310.html

I've just read a "first drive" report I can't find on-line.

The Polo facelift will initially have six engines in Germany:

3-cyl, 999cc, 60PS: €12,450 (~£10,400 with no radio, ~£800 extra incl. aircon?)

3-cyl, 999cc, 75PS: €13,250 (~£11,000 with no radio, ~£800 extra incl. aircon?)

4-cyl, 1197cc, 90PS: €15,975 (~£13,300)

4-cyl, 1197cc, 110PS: €17,675 (~£14,700)

plus two 3-cylinder 1.4 diesels with over 80mpg official.

All the petrol engines return 55-60mpg official.

The basic model has 15" (steel) wheels, split rear seat back, double floor boot(?) and remote central locking, but no radio. I see a large number of options including satnav (€1,035+).

The car will have low VED, though I see the predecessor is now available new at 20% off! Glad I didn't buy an 85PS four-cylinder last year!

What Car review of the same with more info: http://www.whatcar.com/car-news/volkswagen/polo/2014-volkswagen-polo-review/1290413

Jobbybob wrote:What Car review of the same with more info: http://www.whatcar.com/car-news/volkswagen/polo/2014-volkswagen-polo-review/1290413

Thanks. A radio is standard here in the UK, unsurprisingly. A DAB radio (not in the 3 Time) - so it looks like a better deal here.

The German journos have begun sorting cars by the size of the touchscreen...

I see that theres a suitable amount of ass-kissing in the report. The UK public should lap it up.

snifferdog1 wrote:I see that theres a suitable amount of ass-kissing in the report. The UK public should lap it up.

I note paroxysms about dashboard plastics and the latest fashion, how big is the (optional) touchscreen! But the car will not be perceived as high depreciation despite its higher price making it far more so than the MG.

I see the 108PS 1.2 110 SEL (? - great model name! also reminds us it has the oomph of a 3-litre 1961 Westminster!) - MG3's closest rival in the range, has a basic list of £15,610. Wonder how much we are talking if specced up to 3Style Lux spec?

A good car with lots of options which should comfortably make our Top 10 - or is that the Golf?