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+ merges efficiency, comfort and quality well - manually adjustable mirrors and rear windows

The Volkswagen Polo’s impact on our local market has been undeniably monumental since the Playa and Classic duo’s introduction in 1996. That rebadged Seat Ibiza Mk2 set a firm foundation for what has arguably become South Africa’s most loved passenger car. Now, 24 years later, the sixth-generation of the B-segment hatch – accompanied by its Vivo counterpart – continues to top the Naamsa monthly sales figures in the thousands.

With lockdown in full effect, I was able to make the most of the Polo’s dynamic chassis along quiet roads and

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