Long ago, but not too long ago, about
early March or April 2014 actually, I was handed the key to the
locally assembled Volkswagen Polo 1.6 Hatchback which I promptly
tested and reviewed. It was a very accomplished hatchback. I did
enjoy its well though out simplicity and I thought that it was one of
the most pleasant sub RM90,000 car that Malaysian Ringgit could buy
at that time. This time, that same model has now been around for a
while and many are seen plying the Malaysian roads.
The Mk 6 Polo has been in its current
form since 2008. Of course, by now Volkswagen had face lifted the car
as it has been around for a while. Malaysia got the face lift sometime
mid last year. And this face lifted Polo Trophy Limited Edition was what I
managed to get my hands on. The face lift adds some redesigned
bumpers (front more noticeable than the rear), a new Blaupunkt touch screen infotainment unit (which looks
better than the one with the tiny LCD readout with a few lines on it)
and a new steering wheel (that looks like the one used in the current
Golf TSI).
