The Volkswagen Polo GT was the car that created the trend for hot hatches in India. Despite being in a niche segment, the Polo GT, especially the GT TSI, was the most popular choice among enthusiasts looking for a compact, performance car on a budget. And one of the main reasons for its success was the DSG automatic gearbox. However, for the 2020 model year, Volkswagen India has brought back its pocket rocket but with some key changes.

Ten years since its launch, the Volkswagen Polo remains relevant if driving dynamics matter above all else. The latest iteration of the Polo in India gets a 1.0-litre TSI engine that has been a big hit for VW worldwide. Can it strike a balance between fun and efficiency - at a budget?

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Take everything that we know and love about the Polo - class-leading dynamics, a super-rigid body shell, fantastic build quality and a stability at speed that will put cars many classes higher to shame - and add a hefty dose of power.

The new Polo uses a 1.2 litre TSI petrol engine adjoining a 7-speed DSG automatic gearbox, first of its kind in a hatchback.