VW Polo named 'Best Car of the Half Century'
'And it's fair to say that since the birth of the MK1 version in 1975, it has grown in size, stature, quality and market relevance. No longer is the Polo a basic supermini to be driven on tight, slow streets in busy towns and cities around the world. At more than four metres long in its current Mk6 guise it's more of a small, credible, borderline premium family hatchback.
'No wonder it remained one of the top 20 best-selling cars in Europe last year.'
Since its debut, more than 20-million Polos have been sold globally. Volkswagen positions it as an affordable car for a wide range of drivers. The model's motorsport record includes four World Rally Championship titles with the Polo R WRC, while performance variants such as the GT, G40 and the locally built GTI have added to its appeal.
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