Feisty and frugal: the new VW Polo

The new Volkswagen Polo BlueGT has plenty of oomph
The new Volkswagen Polo BlueGT has plenty of oomph

If you fancy a rapid compact hatchback that doesn't wear its performance on its sleeve, doesn't cost the earth to run or buy and comes with a few luxuries, there aren't many options on the Irish new car market. Volkswagen's Polo BlueGT is all of this and a lot more.

On the performance side, its turbocharged 1.4-litre petrol engine produces 150hp and a feisty 250Nm of ...