Volkswagen’s new Polo GTI is a big step up from the car it replaces, and not just because it is no longer hampered by the supercharged and turbocharged 1.4-litre engine and DSG-only gearbox.

Like all the latest Polo models, the GTI is based on the VW group’s excellent MQB scalable plaform that combines greater strength and rigidity with lower weight. Yet the big news is to be found ...

The huge 440-litre boot beats today’s Golf. We’ve already seen the ID Polo GTI. Hubba. Hubba. I’m thinking £25k? The “ID2 X” concept will be unveiled in September — but that’ll be ...

Producing 204bhp, the Polo GTI’s 2.0-litre turbocharged engine will take you from 0-62mph in 6.5sec. It has more than enough oomph to get you up to speed very easily and puts out its power in a ...