Despite being an old model, the Volkswagen Polo 1.0 TSI Manual impressed us with its performance, with an average score of 8/10 across the various parameters. Do you agree with our assessment? What other cars should we put to the test? Please comment with your feedback in the comments section below. And, like always, don't forget to like and share the video if you liked it. Subscribe and click on the bell icon to stay notified about our newest uploads.
Please do a drag race/0 to 100 between Polo TSI manual and i20 Sportz IMT, between Polo new GT TSI and i20 turbo DCT, between Polo 1.0 MPI and i20 petrol/Baleno petrol/Altroz petrol, between Altroz diesel and i20 facelift diesel
I bought this car, tsi manual in August 20, and i feel redemeed by the most informative performace review of it that i have come across. I am glad that the reviewer has captured exactly my experience of the polo tsi manual. I also felt that gear downshift is resistive, gear stick length little difficult to reach, breaking is hard at times, at low rev than 1500 car is dead in higher gears for acceleration. Clutch pedal throw length is too long. But, man, on highways, this car is baap of many big cars, and on ghats it is even baap of baaps. Only city drive in heavy bumper to bumper traffic and hill hold on slow moving traffic is tiring in this car. Overall i am happy and feel lucky that i chose a great car for my first individual buy. Happy revving folks 😊
I enjoyed the fact that you got so many things right about this car on a short drive which i slowly realised over few months. I drive the dsg version but many of the things mentioned made sense. Thank you.
Sir.. excellent..in some place u spoke my mind..the way u explained on handling is what the car enthusiasts required. Polo like cars definitely needs your review..
@@vikrantsingh6916 well, I have an 8 year old (second hand) Mini Cooper S R56, the BMW second Gen with the Turbo Petrol 1.6 L Peugeot Prince N18 engine. This was the first Gen in India. Nothing really comes close to the fun factor this car gives. A couple of pals of mine have the VW GTi’s and yes those are the perfect ‘sleeper’ cars because they look so innocuous and pack such a lot of punch.
@@shankarbalan3813 & @Vikrant Singh : Polo is handsome even in its base avatar! For those on a tight budget, even the base Polo Trendline looks great over any other hatchback (even looks better than the newly launched i20). I tried to showcase the same in below videos ua-cam.com/video/IxiLpqADgpY/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/wreVTJH6kPs/v-deo.html
I have never seen a Car review in a way you have presented. Your views & comments give a sort of satisfaction and of course this come from a lot of experience.....Nice & wonderful review... Although late I have now subscribed your channel and hope not to miss any in future..... Keeping doing such wonderful review..
@@shouryakuriyal9810 No competition and manual polo tsi is a beast . If you want you can easily get 17 kmpl mileage and if you want power u can easily take the machine 140 in third gear . It is class apart . Cons if i say rear seat space is less else no cons i think . POLO IS LIKE SILENCE BEFORE THE STORM ⛈.
@@shouryakuriyal9810 same sir mai bhi solo 🙏 You will definitely enjoyy the car i bought it from Uttar pradesh Ghaziabad I got it for 9 lakhs on road 🙏 and i think i am more than happyyyyy. Drive safe all the best
the brakes on the polo with ABS feels like they wont stop but trust me they just stop where you want.... I am driving my non ABS polo since 2013 got the same feeling when i drove my friends polo with ABS but very soon i realized that there is nothing to worry about. just drive hard and have the smile on your face. 😃😃
Same thing I was explaining to my friend in India 🇮🇳 but didn’t understand about cornering and handling ,breaking (driven in malasiya gangting highlands ) 👌🏼😍😎
"The Polo is Soo Good...she made Vikrant sir Literally sing her Praises🎶" (15:53) Love the Review so much so that i just want to buy this Car only to do Justice to the Review. ♥️🙌
Vikrant.. You are a Gem!! I watch your same review twice at least to understand if I missed to understand anything!! Would love you reviewing Sonet Diesel Matic..❤️
Good review as usual.. reduce the length so that you keep the energy levels high throughout... your usual excitement is missing .. maybe you didn’t like the car ? Anyways try reducing the videos and see if that helps
To me heel and toe is easier than the Figo that I previously owned. I guess you should wear broader shoes if you really wanna heel and toe 😝 anyway loved the review and love my one month old Polo 1.0 TSI❤️
How is it for city traffic, I did a test drive and gear 2 and 3 were enough for Bangalore traffic. Although could not drive in bumper to bumper traffic
I think we will do this series with sporty SUVs soon. Clearly , it’s something many viewers like you want to know. And when we do, we will try and add the Seltos.
Infact after taking test drive of ford freestyle titanium plus and polo tsi back to back, i decided to opt for polo tsi, as freestyle had all the package but i sensed Ford has decided to cost cut and compromise on many subtle things, be it plastic quality, panel gaps etc, or on reducing the features in bs6 version.
@@elnino9106 hard to decide for me to recollect about steering response which one is better, but polo's steering is meditative zen like, precise, doesnt gets preturbed by road conditions but freestyle's steering is responsive to outside condition.
Heel and toe for rev matching ? Isn't throttle input/ fuel supply cut off while engaging the clutch in polo ? Or does the new tsi allow throttle input during clutch in ?
A question for you...how wise will it be to upgrade from Polo naturally aspirated petrol to TSI manual?...I would love to se your reviews on the cars coming up in MQB IN platform
@@austintolstoy5206 bro but i bought polo and soace is not an issue so far plus the quality and fit n finish is unmatched. This is my first Vw but not the last amazing product
The steering feedback is just unreal in this car. I drive an MPI Polo and no other car that I’ve driven feels the same in terms of how connected the driver feels with this, both in terms of handling and the engine sound. It has spoiled me lmao
@vikrant singh sir , which one would you suggest me : Volkswagen Polo or New Hyundai i20 ? We are 3 members in family and I would be having daily use in the city with preference of long drives in the weekend .
Sir, Please review Brezza Automatic Petrol also. I was looking to buy between Skoda Rapid, Brezza and Polo. I have booked Brezza but the 4 speed gearbox makes me iffy. I was got drawn to the easy maintenance, cheaper spares and wider after sales network of Maruti. Kindly opine on which would be good choice amongst the three: Polo, Skoda and Brezza. Look forward to hearing from you.
I am confused between brezza automatic vxi vs polo highline plus AT..I am confused on the same things after sales service of Maruti vs polo excellent driving dynamics which puts a huge smile on your face .. Practical Mind says brezza and heart says polo
The best in a segment doesn’t mean it’s lovely or great or something you’d fall in love with. All it means is - in a community pool, at that given moment, it is the best swimmer. Is all.
Sir I want to buy a amt new car but little confused which one to pick up either polo gt tsi or i20 imt and please give me the maintenance and spare parts availability and cost of servicing
Swift gives you a little of lift off oversteer that makes it fun in the corners, the Polo with the new smaller engine also feels lively with a lighter front end but it still stays more neutral , especially with the larger wheels
I too thought that earlier but as i received my kit late by 3 months, in reality the decals look much nicer than what i had imagined after watching the various vidoes.
Your review speaks volumes. An old car being hashed around by VW instead of bringing us the new polo available everywhere else. The engine is ok but nothing earth shattering. The Honda City ivtec is a much better car, unless you cannot live with anything but a small hatchback. The Polo works but doesn't really satisfy the soul.
The automobile industry has made turbos boring making the car accelerate linearly. Turbo lag is the charm of driving a turbocharged car. It's what makes it fun to drive
A better infotainment system with navigation n geo connect option will make polo 100% better hatch in india.. well, without these add on's Polo is 99% hot hatch! (Using polo since 2011.. Currently 2018 model H+)
@@subashbabus1152 polo would be the best drivers car. Maintenance will be expensive. Back seat is cramped. Tsi manual is a great engine. Freestyle more ground clearance. Has very good diesel engine. Good to drive. Ecosport is a mini suv. More ground clearance. More features. I ended up going for the Ecosport diesel.
Yes, i too noticed that. Tfsi has evolved from tsi to add both direct injection and port injection to avoid carbon sludge deposit problem on valves as the valves do not get oil for cleaning function, in tsi direct injection.
If possible kindly rank the cars that came through this driver series.. "CarWale DRIVER'S RANK": 1, 2 or 3.. Like New video can change the list. Just a suggestion...
Despite being an old model, the Volkswagen Polo 1.0 TSI Manual impressed us with its performance, with an average score of 8/10 across the various parameters. Do you agree with our assessment? What other cars should we put to the test? Please comment with your feedback in the comments section below. And, like always, don't forget to like and share the video if you liked it. Subscribe and click on the bell icon to stay notified about our newest uploads.
Do Ford ecosport...
Please do a drag race/0 to 100 between Polo TSI manual and i20 Sportz IMT, between Polo new GT TSI and i20 turbo DCT, between Polo 1.0 MPI and i20 petrol/Baleno petrol/Altroz petrol, between Altroz diesel and i20 facelift diesel
YES..........8/10...............actually like 8.5/10.........from me
Jazz
@@aryanbhardwaj714 bhai new i20 842 kg ki h ..even lighter than maruti.m so bhai its not safe in i20 to take risk of race
Vikrant sir was born to review cars. Harsha Bhogle of automotive content. Awesome video.
Thank you Sohel! :-)
I bought this car, tsi manual in August 20, and i feel redemeed by the most informative performace review of it that i have come across.
I am glad that the reviewer has captured exactly my experience of the polo tsi manual.
I also felt that gear downshift is resistive, gear stick length little difficult to reach, breaking is hard at times, at low rev than 1500 car is dead in higher gears for acceleration. Clutch pedal throw length is too long.
But, man, on highways, this car is baap of many big cars, and on ghats it is even baap of baaps.
Only city drive in heavy bumper to bumper traffic and hill hold on slow moving traffic is tiring in this car.
Overall i am happy and feel lucky that i chose a great car for my first individual buy.
Happy revving folks 😊
I think only polo deserve this kind of review... Even after entering into India before 12 years.. for me it's Legend..❤️..
Proud to be polo tsi owner😍😍😍
Haven’t seen a better car presenter than Vikrant Singh in India. So clear and crisp.!
This is man is king of communication. The way he explain things is like unbelievable.
Thank you! :-)
I enjoyed the fact that you got so many things right about this car on a short drive which i slowly realised over few months. I drive the dsg version but many of the things mentioned made sense. Thank you.
You are welcome!
Sir.. excellent..in some place u spoke my mind..the way u explained on handling is what the car enthusiasts required.
Polo like cars definitely needs your review..
Thanks VSK.
You are pushing buyers to buy it with your calm and clear review....VW POLO💥💥💥
Hahaha. Thanks.
The Polo is still such a handsome car to look at. They really shouldnt have stopped the GTi.
Yes, the GTI was brilliant. It was our pick over the Mini.
@@vikrantsingh6916 well, I have an 8 year old (second hand) Mini Cooper S R56, the BMW second Gen with the Turbo Petrol 1.6 L Peugeot Prince N18 engine. This was the first Gen in India. Nothing really comes close to the fun factor this car gives. A couple of pals of mine have the VW GTi’s and yes those are the perfect ‘sleeper’ cars because they look so innocuous and pack such a lot of punch.
@@shankarbalan3813 & @Vikrant Singh : Polo is handsome even in its base avatar!
For those on a tight budget, even the base Polo Trendline looks great over any other hatchback (even looks better than the newly launched i20). I tried to showcase the same in below videos
ua-cam.com/video/IxiLpqADgpY/v-deo.html
ua-cam.com/video/wreVTJH6kPs/v-deo.html
13:03 Best Shot!! Just Amazing!
I have never seen a Car review in a way you have presented. Your views & comments give a sort of satisfaction and of course this come from a lot of experience.....Nice & wonderful review... Although late I have now subscribed your channel and hope not to miss any in future..... Keeping doing such wonderful review..
Possibly the best review of Polo hands down
Got polo tsi manual 4 months back and I agree with all the things you talked or mentioned .
I’m considering the same . Is it worth it? Any cons?
@@shouryakuriyal9810 No competition and manual polo tsi is a beast . If you want you can easily get 17 kmpl mileage and if you want power u can easily take the machine 140 in third gear . It is class apart . Cons if i say rear seat space is less else no cons i think . POLO IS LIKE SILENCE BEFORE THE STORM ⛈.
@@Prashans18 sir rear seat issue is not a problem for me because i will drive it solo . How much did it cost you on road and you’re from where
@@shouryakuriyal9810 same sir mai bhi solo 🙏 You will definitely enjoyy the car i bought it from Uttar pradesh Ghaziabad
I got it for 9 lakhs on road 🙏 and i think i am more than happyyyyy.
Drive safe all the best
@@Prashans18 wow yr i will also drive it in Ghaziabad. Right now I’m confused bw nissan magnite cvt turbo
I was very impressed with your method of explaining the true message in your expressive style
Thanks Nazeer.
the brakes on the polo with ABS feels like they wont stop but trust me they just stop where you want.... I am driving my non ABS polo since 2013 got the same feeling when i drove my friends polo with ABS but very soon i realized that there is nothing to worry about. just drive hard and have the smile on your face. 😃😃
Same thing I was explaining to my friend in India 🇮🇳 but didn’t understand about cornering and handling ,breaking (driven in malasiya gangting highlands ) 👌🏼😍😎
Polo...i bought in 2011 ...till day its awesome look n genuine like new....pearl black
Can't miss your review irrespective of busy work day.. brilliant as always
Please do Nexon sometime
Thanks Balaji. Maybe in the next season...
"The Polo is Soo Good...she made Vikrant sir Literally sing her Praises🎶" (15:53)
Love the Review so much so that i just want to buy this Car only to do Justice to the Review. ♥️🙌
Fantastic cornering I have ever seen in any polo review video. Love ❤️🔥🔥🔥
Nice review... Unexpectedly genuine feedback.
I wonder why they stopped this series!? This is just so much fun to watch.
This new red is striking 🔥
Vikrant.. You are a Gem!! I watch your same review twice at least to understand if I missed to understand anything!! Would love you reviewing Sonet Diesel Matic..❤️
Seems he don't want to leave Polo and go home that day.. he is having hard time to keep his broad smile under control on turnings...😀
Good review as usual.. reduce the length so that you keep the energy levels high throughout... your usual excitement is missing .. maybe you didn’t like the car ? Anyways try reducing the videos and see if that helps
Legendary polo.
To me heel and toe is easier than the Figo that I previously owned. I guess you should wear broader shoes if you really wanna heel and toe 😝 anyway loved the review and love my one month old Polo 1.0 TSI❤️
Dear Sir,
I am preferring to buy VW Taigun 1.L MT high line.. can u pls review it and with mileage test pls
Vikrant sir on the mark as always .. long live Vk Sir....
Edit: Inexperienced feet What🤐 really 😑
Hahaha!
How is it for city traffic, I did a test drive and gear 2 and 3 were enough for Bangalore traffic.
Although could not drive in bumper to bumper traffic
You're brilliant Vikrant bro! By the way which stretch of road is this?
polo i love this car
Can you do a similar kind of video for Seltos turbo manual? It can also plant a smile by SUV (ride height) standards no?
I think we will do this series with sporty SUVs soon. Clearly , it’s something many viewers like you want to know. And when we do, we will try and add the Seltos.
Best car in segment
Performance well around the corners
Yes, it does handle beautifully!
These way you editted in between on road car looks superb.
Any way Polo is polo
99% comments abt vikranth, 1% abt the car..
Hahaha
Please bring back this series...🙏🙏 waiting for more...!!!!!
Great review sir👍. can you suggest me which one is better in terms of driving dynamics ford freestyle diesel or Volkswagen Polo tsi?
The Polo.
@@vikrantsingh6916 thank you sir.
Infact after taking test drive of ford freestyle titanium plus and polo tsi back to back, i decided to opt for polo tsi, as freestyle had all the package but i sensed Ford has decided to cost cut and compromise on many subtle things, be it plastic quality, panel gaps etc, or on reducing the features in bs6 version.
@@ravibasera1 thanks for sharing your experience but I want to ask you about steering response. what difference did you notice between this two cars?
@@elnino9106 hard to decide for me to recollect about steering response which one is better, but polo's steering is meditative zen like, precise, doesnt gets preturbed by road conditions but freestyle's steering is responsive to outside condition.
Enjoyed that you enjoyed the drive and became a teenager. Btw, anyone can tell what location is this?
Thank ! :-)
Brilliant driving 👍
Thanks Rakesh.
Heel and toe for rev matching ? Isn't throttle input/ fuel supply cut off while engaging the clutch in polo ? Or does the new tsi allow throttle input during clutch in ?
A question for you...how wise will it be to upgrade from Polo naturally aspirated petrol to TSI manual?...I would love to se your reviews on the cars coming up in MQB IN platform
It was a difficult decision for me choose between Polo and Freestyle Diesel..
I finally went ahead with Freestyle D..
No comparison for POLO TSI
Freestyle is like as the name suggests FREESTYLE trash
@@arihantchordia7197 Thanks. But I'm happy with this "Trash".
@@arihantchordia7197 but freestyle is more spacious than polo
@@austintolstoy5206 bro but i bought polo and soace is not an issue so far plus the quality and fit n finish is unmatched.
This is my first Vw but not the last amazing product
Freestyle D is an awesome car bro... Easy on the pocket than polo...
Whether It's Car Wale Series Or Something Else I'm Here To Listen To The Legend Speak. Vikrant.
Thank Raunak! :-)
Just loved this series.. Totally Different
Include Hyundai verna,rapid,xuv 300,ecosport etc cars in this series
Thanks Sahil. But we are now done for this year. Next year maybe...
The steering feedback is just unreal in this car. I drive an MPI Polo and no other car that I’ve driven feels the same in terms of how connected the driver feels with this, both in terms of handling and the engine sound. It has spoiled me lmao
True. Steering really is spot on on the Polo.
@@vikrantsingh6916 🙏🏼😀
Wish, Fiesta was in production to show what real steering feedback is.
@@KumaranVedagiri Yeah it was brilliant
Older gen Swift and Honda Jazz is far superior to this. Older Fiesta's were also good.
@vikrant singh sir , which one would you suggest me : Volkswagen Polo or New Hyundai i20 ? We are 3 members in family and I would be having daily use in the city with preference of long drives in the weekend .
Btw Great presentation @vikrant sir ... Hats off 🙌🙌🙌 I could feel the thrill while you drove
i20 nline
GT AT or Highline Plus? And why?
Brakes are the one department where the polo has to improve even the gt. A big-brake / Brembo kit will do the job.
Guess so.
Nice review. I would prefer to see bit more of road/car in action while you control the twist and turns. Picture in picture maybe for some parts.
Sure. We can look into that.
Why don't they provide rear camera and day light LED which is so useful, need to change interiors too .
... like we said, it’s a little dated now.
Sir, Please review Brezza Automatic Petrol also. I was looking to buy between Skoda Rapid, Brezza and Polo. I have booked Brezza but the 4 speed gearbox makes me iffy. I was got drawn to the easy maintenance, cheaper spares and wider after sales network of Maruti. Kindly opine on which would be good choice amongst the three: Polo, Skoda and Brezza. Look forward to hearing from you.
I am confused between brezza automatic vxi vs polo highline plus AT..I am confused on the same things after sales service of Maruti vs polo excellent driving dynamics which puts a huge smile on your face ..
Practical Mind says brezza and heart says polo
"Its not that engine you would fall in love with"-well whats the best engine thats better than this in hatch segment under this price range😂
The best in a segment doesn’t mean it’s lovely or great or something you’d fall in love with. All it means is - in a community pool, at that given moment, it is the best swimmer. Is all.
@@vikrantsingh6916 Thank you for a vivid clarification but It's also a fact that 1.0 TSI is the engine of the year 2018
and you nailed it withh presentation mr. vikrant singh ji
Thanks Naveen. And the Rapid will be too close to the Polo in terms of feel and outcome. There will be a lot of repetition. So we aren’t doing it.
Sir I want to buy a amt new car but little confused which one to pick up either polo gt tsi or i20 imt and please give me the maintenance and spare parts availability and cost of servicing
i20 nline imt without a doubt
@Vikrant This or the swift when it comes to handling on tighter corners? Not talking about the engine. Just the handling and the grip levels.
Swift gives you a little of lift off oversteer that makes it fun in the corners, the Polo with the new smaller engine also feels lively with a lighter front end but it still stays more neutral , especially with the larger wheels
Polo GT, Nexon or venue which one is better to drive and travel
Great review sir
Thank you!
Polo ❤️
love it! and hate the tacky decals on the doors. Why would you do that VW India??
I too thought that earlier but as i received my kit late by 3 months, in reality the decals look much nicer than what i had imagined after watching the various vidoes.
How is this car dual tone ? POLO doesnt come with dual tone right ? Also the side door marks ? Design. How can i get that ?
Polo is not offered with dual-tone colours anymore. The graphics you see on this car were part of the limited-time 'TSI Edition'.
I wish there is a car which matches Honda Jazz on Cabin Space and Service Reliability, VW Polo on performance and Tata Altroz on safety.
i20 nline is where your search ends
@@thurules but an unsafe car, I don't trust Hyundai Cars especially after NIOS and Creta Crash Test Scores.
Can anyone say proper mileage of 2021 GT TSI in city/Highway
sir please want a review of skoda rapid by you please
Vikrant sir is to Carwale what Renuka Kripalini is to Autocar and Faisal Khan to Motorbeam.
Drive ford freestyle diesel first. I owe vw Jetta and polo both in diesel manual but freestyle is a complete bomb in this segment.
Can you do a same review on Ford Figo
I was waiting for this
Hope you enjoyed it! We certainly did... making it! :-)
Your review speaks volumes. An old car being hashed around by VW instead of bringing us the new polo available everywhere else. The engine is ok but nothing earth shattering. The Honda City ivtec is a much better car, unless you cannot live with anything but a small hatchback. The Polo works but doesn't really satisfy the soul.
Good job. Please drive the ford figo diesel
Next season l, maybe. Let’s see.
Polo good
The automobile industry has made turbos boring making the car accelerate linearly. Turbo lag is the charm of driving a turbocharged car. It's what makes it fun to drive
A better infotainment system with navigation n geo connect option will make polo 100% better hatch in india.. well, without these add on's Polo is 99% hot hatch!
(Using polo since 2011.. Currently 2018 model H+)
Brilliant 😍....
Thank you Krishnaprasad. :-)
Does polo GT had manual gear?
No. But the Highline MT variant isn't too different
aap toh auto bild waale bhaiya ho na ?
Bilkul sahi pehchana aapne! :-)
Where is this place????
How does this compare to a Ford Freestyle. Please do a best drivers car on the Freestyle. Eco Sport too!
Freestyle or Polo which is best?
@@subashbabus1152 polo would be the best drivers car. Maintenance will be expensive. Back seat is cramped. Tsi manual is a great engine.
Freestyle more ground clearance. Has very good diesel engine. Good to drive.
Ecosport is a mini suv. More ground clearance. More features. I ended up going for the Ecosport diesel.
@@maratt88 sir freestyle petrol is my choice because eco sports price is high
I think you have missed Figo
Your expression and actions look like your driving a truck without power steering 😂
Plz include Ford Figo too
Next year maybe...
Please do for Ford ecosport also...
3:26
You mistakenly said the polo has TFSI engine😂😂😂it ain't an Audi
Sorry about that. But end may to Donno Bhai Bhai he hain...same direct injection. Same turbocharging.
@@vikrantsingh6916 Of course
Yes, i too noticed that. Tfsi has evolved from tsi to add both direct injection and port injection to avoid carbon sludge deposit problem on valves as the valves do not get oil for cleaning function, in tsi direct injection.
Can you do a video in vento tsi manual?
Should be quite similar really.
Can you please make a video on Baleno!
Mileage
This week's Best driver's cars video??
This series has ended for 2020. Now next year.
If possible kindly rank the cars that came through this driver series.. "CarWale DRIVER'S RANK": 1, 2 or 3.. Like New video can change the list. Just a suggestion...
Thanks for the suggestion. We can certainly do that given we rank the cars on five parameters anyways!
Please review best cars under 10lakhs
Man you’re reviewing style literally reminds me of Mathew Mcconaughey😂
Are you adapting it or its just naturally how you talk?😂
Vikrant needs to get his beard back
Soon. When I get back to my lazy days! :-)
Perfect man for a women for a long drive 😁
Please add Best Driver Car Series this Test Drive Red Hot Tata motors Altroz Diesel MT Top-end.
Will add Altroz when the turbo petrol comes!
@@vikrantsingh6916 please until then Diesel please 🙏😭....
any chances of new generation in 21
Hi Vivek, the next-generation VW Polo, based on the MQB A0-IN platform, is expected to be launched in India in H1 2022.
Is he not happy with the engine..
Polo or nothing 😉
Utterly boring. Be precise to the point. Actual reviewing happens for around 5 mins only while the rest is just pauses, repetition and exaggeration.