►Follow us on Instagram @autogefuehl and @thomas.letsgo ►Subscribe here: kzread.info ►Compare the Hyundai i20: kzread.info/dash/bejne/poefqK18YKm4dpM.html ►Compare more competitors: kzread.info/dash/bejne/Zpd1ldedlZDKkqw.html 00:00 VW Polo R-Line Facelift re-styling 00:33 New IQ Light (Matrix LED) 00:43 Length and new 17” wheels 01:13 Rear with fake exhaust tips! 01:37 Engines 02:18 Interior 03:03 R-Line sports seats 03:59 Cockpit overview 04:59 9,2” infotainment system 05:50 10,25” digital instruments 06:21 Rear seats 06:59 Trunk / boot 07:42 Driving VW Polo facelift 1.0 TSI DSG 12:24 Fuel economy / consumption 12:49 Agile driving #VW #Volkswagen #VWPolo Transparency note: Autogefühl videos are independent and free from editorial influence on opinion and rating. But since manufacturers enable us to do the reviews in the first place, for legal reasons this video is marked as _advertisement_.

I think it is interesting on if you compare the Polo vs Golf's interior - the Polo's is far more refined for human factors and easy to use. While the Golf is just... looking to be different and ends up being hard to use.

@dragospahontu

2 жыл бұрын

But the Polo is too expensive and only has 3 cylinder engine...

@lucluppens8692

2 жыл бұрын

@@dragospahontu Golf has also a 3 cylinder engine ( 115hp .here in Belgium) option also 7 DSG

@dragospahontu

2 жыл бұрын

@@lucluppens8692 optional 1.5l 4cyl engine for Golf. Overall I think the Toyota Yaris is the best in class because of the superb hybrid system.

@lucluppens8692

2 жыл бұрын

@@dragospahontu 1.5 tsi 4cyl also for Golf .. but I agreed with you about the Yaris ..I own a hybrid ....

As an American, let me just tell you that you have a magnificent accent. I could listen to you read a description of a bloody crime scene and it would be incredibly soothing. Keep up the good work!

We are waiting for the GTI version!!!🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

I wonder why this is a short review compared to the old ones but neverheless a fantastic review!

This update definitely freshers up the polo great

Another good video 👏

I enjoyed watching the Video Review. Looks more sporty now particularly the R Line Model tested

Enjoy your work Thomas

Excellent review yet again Thomas. Nice Polo bigger than a mk 1 Golf! Regards

Thomas, super detailed as always...Thomas, will you test Polo GTI facelift any soon?

The facelift looks amazing with the IQ.Lights but VW has gone mad with the price increases. Here, last years VW Polo highest trim used to cost ~20k. Now the highest trim with 110hp DSG costs 24k, and adding 2-3 extras like keyless entry, backup camera etc. makes it to 26k. For reference, a VW Golf starts from 20k and the Style trim DSG 130 PS is 26k. Sad, because I was excited about this facelift.

@niko__sito

2 жыл бұрын

I would advise you look into the EU Commission regulation for cars that goes live as of 2022. It means that every single EU 2022 car has to increase safety in construction and hardware in 4-5 different areas. This is what is driving costs up significantly, many things that used to be extra, will now be standard.

@hutch5991

2 жыл бұрын

Dude, if you're poor just say

@markmd9

Жыл бұрын

@@hutch5991 dude, you are not rich either 😁

Again, VW still hasn't fixed the laggy infotainment unit and still too much piano black plastic. It's good to see that the steering wheel controls are real buttons. Excellent video as always

@MrLukaszSzymanski

2 жыл бұрын

I guess the piano black on Audi's don't bother u ? Btw the laggy infotainment is laggy only when u use factory gps maps, who does that when u have Apple Carplay otherwise it works perfectly quick so...

Another great video from yourself can you please try to get the GTI for review as this could be my wife's next car? 🤔 Very much appreciated keep the great reviews coming!! 👌🏻👍🏻

Excellent review Thomas I like the look of the new polo and it’s a good refresh of the design shame to see hard plastics still on the doors especially VW prices and the climate control buttons are a bit low for touch buttons

Saw it on the road other day. In person looks far better then i thought

Thomas is watching too much TikTok videos, that whistle at 1:26 haha. Love the videos guys. Love from South Africa 🇿🇦

@mathomesamuel801

2 жыл бұрын

Same here PTA South Africa.

@djdanzo206

2 жыл бұрын

At least transi e ya fitlha to our country guys🔥🔥

This polo looks really nice

It's a lovely looking car.

love the rims and colour.

I am patiently waiting for the 2022 polo GTI full review

Nice car. I love it bro

Sweet! Are you bringing the GTI any time soon?

I have the last 2020 GTI Polo Reef blue showroom car in the UK and I will never give it up, VW said your car will hold its value more than the next GTI that comes along :D

Thanks from Brazil. 🇧🇷

@autogefuehl

Жыл бұрын

🙌🙌

Yes I would die to see the Polo gti facelift

Waiting for GTI model as my original order earlier this year was cancelled here in the UK

Love that a German doing the German vehicle brand reviews.

Amongst all the standard everyday cars I think this is the most beautiful and practical one. Perfect size, so nice to drive and low operating costs. I got the GTI version because I don’t like VWs 3 cylinders.

♥️ VW Polo 💎

Watching from Kerala 💥💥💥

Polo gti please, and could you inform us if there is a manual 6-speed transmission of the polo GTI 2022 facelift.

Please review the Audi a6 55 tfsi e avant PHEV

I know it will probably never happen but I would love to see you review the new Suzuki Ignis. Your review of the previous version was so funny!

@BrateTebra123

2 жыл бұрын

Very old model

@blurayffan66

2 жыл бұрын

@@BrateTebra123 the new Suzuki Ignis has some new design and features for 2021 vs. older version...but very similar.

Nice review - thanks. VW Polo Tsi DSG - best small hatchback - quiet, refined, quality is top notch, performance, looks and parking easy and turning circle great, making this car a pleasure to drive. All boxes ticked. The R-Line model here in South Africa cost a "lot more" than Comfortline just for cosmetic changes - not worth it for R-Line.

@michaelbelcevski1348

2 жыл бұрын

Here in SA, our R-Line includes a lot more than just cosmetics, eg. ambient lighting, armrest, dual zone climate control, digital cockpit, 8" infotainment, 6 speakers, etc... Really really makes it feel like a much more grown up car

Two things we loved about the previous polos besides the spaces for tall heights were the choice of three-door body and the cup holder that was high up on the dashboard. Unfortunately, they do not exist in the new one this year either.

I'm a fan of your channel, but serious question are you the only reviewer for VW amazing? Secondly I heard the R version Arteon is headed to the US, I would buy that car immediately can you confirm?

The Polo front grill and bumper look so much better than the GTI WTF VW are you trying to kill off the Golf and GTI cars? So happy to be driving my GTI 7.5.

Love your reviews. Would you get this or the SEAT Ibiza FR Sport?

@Casavult

2 жыл бұрын

I'm not Thomas (obviously lol) but I'd go Seat Ibiza. Beautiful looking cars.

@fuhrerhosty

2 жыл бұрын

I'd definitely get the Polo, especially because of the interior. Ibiza has more hard plastics and nasty materials on the inside compared to the Polo. Exterior aesthetics are a tie to me, both look pretty sleek.

@vonbek791

2 жыл бұрын

Having owned a Seat, my personal choice would be the Polo. The interior even on the top line Ibiza looks cheap (too much plastic) in comparison. Styling wise is a tie break for me.

The Polo has a great interior, I really like the light bar as well. One of the best cars in its class, I'd probably still choose a MINI though.

@mattsamuels3607

2 жыл бұрын

I love the look of the new mini, especially the sports variants. Saying that I think the Polo just edges it for me with the interior ect. Also fairly certain the new Polo GTI will be faster than the Cooper S

@oliverstemp9132

2 жыл бұрын

@@mattsamuels3607 the GTI will probably be faster. My second choice would either be the Polo or Yaris. This class is so close I can't decide

@mattsamuels3607

2 жыл бұрын

@@oliverstemp9132 there’s some great choices. Tbh you can’t go wrong with whatever you choose. Different tastes. I appreciate them all. Only thing I will say is that the Yaris is very expensive for what it is. I’d rather a JCW over a Yaris GR imho

@oliverstemp9132

2 жыл бұрын

@@mattsamuels3607 I was talking about the regular versions. I don’t really like it but the GR Yaris is definitely a future classic, it’s a very special car

@user-on9kt7np6g

Жыл бұрын

Yes I’ve just bought this polo for my first car but I do my driving lessons in a mini and it’s a beaut car to drive it has a bmw engine so they’re a lovely drive , I do prefer the look of the polo though aha more my style

The front looks better than the Golf. I like the size, wish we got the Polo in the USA.

Autogefühl + Volkswagen + R-Line = Fake Exhaust Police is the first thing I thought by noticing the video. 😃

I have just ordered the R Line 110PS DSG version. Delivery could well be delayed until the end of the year. One of the “joys” of being British post Brexit! I enjoyed the review, by the way.

@kylemashao7921

2 жыл бұрын

Polo is built in South Africa

@user-on9kt7np6g

Жыл бұрын

Hehe same mines supposed to be here end of October so 🤞🏾🤞🏾

In this class I would go for the Hyundai i20.

Tomas - just curious - is there a situation in which the driver would want to display the navi on both displays at the same time ? I think most people would only care to have it in one place at any given time. I think it is more important to have the navi on the digital cockpit directly in front, and then have other less important info on the touchscreen, like music, etc. You have mentioned this point about the navi in a few reviews, so I'm just curious to know :)

@autogefuehl

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah 1 is enough, its just a hassle to switch it 😂

can you get the new 2022 polo GTI

Would be great if they offer 1.5tsi and 1.6tdi engines as well, would be more fun to drive😊

I am a die-hard follower of your channel. I have an idea of starting my tourism drive channel soon. Can you have a video made to review the camera setup and equipment used? Thank you. Have nice day

@autogefuehl

2 жыл бұрын

Highly appreciated!!

@autogefuehl

2 жыл бұрын

I like the sony fdr action cam still

I'd like to see the GTI Review please if possible as I'm likely to buy either this or a GTI

Please please, give us the gti review

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

I have the car. It's comfortable and lovely

I wish Golf 8 had this exterior too!

Do you know if the R line comes with park assist as standard?

@Downstar

2 жыл бұрын

Not standard. Just an option as assistance pack. Also has precrash safety feature

Drove this in last week, love it ❤❤ but cannot buy one in my country.

What's refinement like on at motorway speeds is refinement better than all new hyundai i20.

All this needs is the gti engine tuned ,then it's a baby golf r as it should be 🙏

I had the 2020. Match it was looking out dated back lights etc .. i was waiting for the face lift model to come out way way !!!! more upto date look . i have just brought the R-Line i wolud of like to have been able to have moved the angle of the digit dial panle rev counter speed .will VW Car Group make the next polo so the customer can move the angle of the iInstrument Cluster Dial & Gauge Panel .. The new face lift makes Polo Car look way more smart really upto dated : 'vorsprung durch technik'.

I wish they had the Polo in Canada.

I am very much expecting the GTI because I don’t like fake exhaust

This over the Golf anyday. I'll get this next year.

@olly9825

2 жыл бұрын

why over the golf?

@mschopm-

2 жыл бұрын

Try the Ibiza, you will be suprised. Cheaper, sporty in/outside and a more direct steering.

@nigel8484

2 жыл бұрын

@@olly9825 Personal preferences. Besides I really don't like golf anymore.

@nigel8484

2 жыл бұрын

@@mschopm- I'll test it out.

What a great car 👍 WOW!

👌 👏 😍 👍

Thomas Blue 👍

Where did the usual timestamps go?

Unfortunately with the combination of VAG group vehicles price hike and due to chip shortages I doubt we will see any Polos FL and new Fabias on the road any time soon.

@jammycjj

2 жыл бұрын

Lol i got mine coming in soon trading my 2017 golf in for it haha

Nice car however 1.0 Ltr engine will not last long for sure. They should have used bigger one like 1.5 for example.

@ahsell1598

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah. I have 2020 Polo 1.0tsi and Vw said engine should last at least 200 000km. Not million km motors anymore.

Excellent video as always, thumbs down for VW. Prices in Greece for the base 1.0TSI DSG versions: Polo 23,900€ vs Golf 22,200€.

Gti pleaseee

Nice review congrat!!! From a Polo fan (in my family we still have a 6N and 9N3 in better condition) I don't understand why the doors panels are not updated with better accurancy, the plastics are very cheaper and without a comfor fabric remain very very ugly and uncomfortable. This facelift should be a nice occasion to solve this cheaper detail. Nevertheless the Polo remain a great product in all this variants.

@Harrythehun

2 жыл бұрын

I heard that diesel gate and the enormous cost for new electric car platforms are forcing VW to save all the money they can on every “normal“ car.

@shinybaldy

2 жыл бұрын

@@Harrythehun no one is "forcing" VW to do anything. VW is just VWing and looking to maximize profit and minimize expense. They've been doing this for a good 20 years.

@BrateTebra123

2 жыл бұрын

Doesn't look bad in flash

I currently have the "previous" Polo, with a 1.6 TDI engine. A bit sad they are no longer providing diesels as they're MPG heroes. A lot is the same as the previous Polo. Only the steering wheel, exterior and seats are different. For the rest I would not upgrade to this actual version.

@mirkobellini2869

2 жыл бұрын

me too, 1.6 95cv TDI highline

@raoulraoul7129

2 жыл бұрын

the 1.6 tdi was a garbage

I'm sometimes a passenger in a Polo. The seats are just harsh! I'm surprised it is never mentioned, I myself drive a Peugeot 208. Would say that is a more comfortable car, not necessarily better.

@auralstudent2841

2 жыл бұрын

Tr4nnel - Hi, I love the 208, and I'm trying to choose between the Polo and the 208 (and also the Fabia). Can I ask you a couple of questions about the 208 ? 1 - The height / visibility of the 208's digital iCockpit is a well-known issue. Is it also a problem for you? I am about 6 feet tall. Would it be a problem for me ? 2 - How intuitive / easy to use is the 208's infotainment and iCockpit ? It looks very cool, but I wonder about the ease of use. How does it compare to the Polo's infotainment / cockpit ? 3 - You said the 208 is not necessarily better than the Polo. Can you give some details of why ? Thanks in advance !

@duncanidaho7494

Жыл бұрын

@@auralstudent2841 1. The height/visibility for a 5ft11 is decent. It is a quiet interesting position to drive. 2. The On board computer system is much better integrated in the VW. Less lag and more intuitive to use. 3. The manual in the Peugeot is nothing special unlike the VAG cars. The steering is completely numb. (Worse than the competition). Also the interior quality is somewhat questionable in some areas. I would go for the Peugeot since it drives better (it is faster), and has much better styling.

Great to see a non capacitive steering wheel, nice change VW.

It's ridiculous that the lower-end Polo and A1 models look great but their bigger brothers (Golf and A3) look worse. A bigger version of this face-lift Polo would have made for a cracking looking Golf R-Line.

Was für eine Hose sind das?

Front looks better than the awkward Golf

it cost a third more than the Seat ibiza fr 115hhp. Cabins are almost idently and seat looks better and have 3 driving mods. Seat is the better choice, specially the 20/21 models.

The Polo might just be the best current VW product, relative to the competitors in its segment.

Που κατασκευαζεται?

@phaedon3408

4 ай бұрын

Νότιο Αφρική

What about the 1,5 engine?

@autogefuehl

2 жыл бұрын

Not available anymore

95 hp.... My old 2004 vw derby has the same power

Once the 2022 GTI is released please (if possible) review the 2018 and 2022 models back to back and then give the current owners feed back if it is worth the upgrade to 152kw over the previous 147kw. Thank you.

@BrateTebra123

2 жыл бұрын

Doesn't worth it. Basically the same car

Dear Volkswagen Pls release in india.

The LEDs stretched over the front bumper look weird to me. Either make it a full light bar or keep it just in the headlight area. This way it just looks incomplete the way the VW emblem interrupts the LED strip.

@oliverstemp9132

2 жыл бұрын

Probably because illuminated badges are illegal in the EU

@fuhrerhosty

2 жыл бұрын

@@oliverstemp9132 I said nothing about an illuminated badge, I'd probably move it up or down.

@oliverstemp9132

2 жыл бұрын

@@fuhrerhosty if it did have an illuminated badge it would be more balanced. I think it looks great anyway

Waiting to launch in india anybody waiting 🥺

Man I think the Golf 3 was about the same size, maybe smaller

GTI, GTI, GTI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

VW is making a big mistake not sending all its models to the US. Send the Polo, The Touareg, the T-Roc, the new estate wagon......and the ID3

why capacitive touch buttons for climate :(((

@nickhickson8738

Жыл бұрын

Cheap cheap cheap. Nasty and dangerous. Not intuitive.

👍👌

Owwww I got upset because I thought that Volkswagen has made a Polo R. A faster version than the Polo GTI 😞

Let's be honest it's still the same car than the one they previously made the only update are the head light and previous one looked way better

Surely by now, VW must have had sufficient feedback to know that customers prefer rotary heating/aircon controls,why do they continue to build their cars with capacitive controls?

@nickhickson8738

Жыл бұрын

It's cheaper. No moldings, spindles and gears just printed circuits on glass/plastic

@nicolegodwin8888

Жыл бұрын

@@nickhickson8738 …yet you find them in the higher spec models 🤔

#capacitivecurse 😄

What colour is this? Reef blue?

@autogefuehl

2 жыл бұрын

Aye

I think the revised Ibiza is much better looking and has a better interior, regular climate controls

The Polo, Golf, Passat, etc... used to be the benchmark of their segment. Well, not anymore.

2021 is better in my opinion

Previous model looks better imo

VW Group remains its own worst enemy. The new Fabia is bigger inside and out, cheaper and looks great. Think I’d rather have one of them. No advantages to the Polo whatsoever

@BrateTebra123

2 жыл бұрын

This Polo looks way better then the Fabia

@Pipsicle330

2 жыл бұрын

@@BrateTebra123 I don’t agree. And looks are entirely subjective.

@oliverstemp9132

2 жыл бұрын

I think the Polo looks nicer, and has a nicer interior