The diesel iQ, which only comes in leather trimmed Sol specification, is EUR20,430 (
ex works).
RIVALS: (
ex works prices) Audi A3 1.8 TFSI Ambition EUR42,315 Ford Focus 2-litre TDCI CC Titanium EUR39,215
Priced at EUR16,750 (
ex works) and low running costs should ensure its popularity.
The E37,995 (
ex works) version adds the semi-automatic gearbox while the top of the line E40,995 TL lands you a power drivers seat, leather trim and cruise control.
A staggering 26 different variants will make up the Polo range with prices from e15,465 (
ex works) for the 55bhp, 1.2 three door.
As for me, I loved it to bits but I'd be as happy with the EUR23,705 (
ex works) Cooper D which is even easier to own and 90 per cent of the car for far less money.
The four-wheel-drive diesel is only available in higher SVE trim and is EUR45,100 (
ex works) while the option of an automatic gearbox adds EUR2,000 to the price.
The Kuga, Ford's first attempt at an SUV/Crossover in several years, will start at EUR32,565 (
ex works).
The LS600h L (L for long wheelbase) doesn't feel as quick nor does it come with the active anti-roll bars but it does get a second DVD screen in the headlining, airconditioned rear seating and an ottoman seat on the rear passenger's side, So if you have someone to drive you around it is the car to go for, even if it is EUR168,850 (
ex works).
The range starts at #x20AC;27,795 (
ex works) while the 2.0-litre diesel with 110hp is EUR32,295 (
ex works) a reduction of EUR900 on the outgoing version.
The 2 litre diesel Elegance starts at EUR41,350 (
ex works) and gets ESP, Hill Descent Control, air conditioning, 17 alloy wheels, front fog lights, power windows and mirrors and six airbags as standard with the diesel version also getting an automatic, self levelling rear suspension.
The car will costs EUR49,995 (
ex works) and will come in one high spec trim level complete with leather and a Bose sound system.