While buyers might be flocking to crossovers and SUVs at a ridiculous rate, there’s still a lot to be said for more sensible superminis. For years these were the bread and butter option and while the market may have changed, these models continue to top the car sales charts, including the likes of the Ford Fiesta, Vauxhall Corsa and Volkswagen Polo.
It’s the latter car we’re interested in here, which is a massively important car for VW – what with 18 million versions being produced since 1975. With the sixth-generation Polo arriving in 2017, it was due a slight refresh to keep it up-to-date with newer rivals like the Renault Clio and Toyota Yaris. But is this new car good enough to compete with the best?