Thread: First drive review: Volkswagen Polo R-line

Spunky hatch comes with low running costs, but rivals surpass its limited appealOnce upon a time, a common-or-garden supermini in hot hatch drag was about as desirable as parachuting behind enemy lines armed with a replica weapon; it looked the part, but wasnt much use when things got physical. This was because most minis were grossly underpowered, burdening their buyers with plenty of shout but little length of trouser. Today, the formula makes more sense. Volkswagens new R-line trim, a styling garnish of bumpers, grille, grippier seats and 16in wheels, comes exclusively with its 1. 2 TSI-engined Polo.