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Supermini of the Year 2016 - pictures

The Volkswagen Polo is the 2016 Auto Express Supermini of the Year, with the Skoda Fabia and Suzuki Baleno commended

By:Auto Express team

5 Jul 2016

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Auto Express New Car Awards 2016: Supermini of the Year - Volkswagen Polo
A raft of updates for the VW Polo last year sent it straight to the top of the class, and this is our favourite model - the 1.2 TSI SE.
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It's the same engine found in the Ibiza, producing 89bhp. As standard, the Polo costs £14,410.
The Polo's cabin is well put together and feels just like a mini Golf.
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Space in the rear is good, and access is better than the Ibiza.
280-litre boot is the smallest here, but there's a low lip and wide opening meaning access is easier than the two rivals here.
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