Volkswagen Polo evolution

A rebadged, more basic sibling of the Audi 50 that became VW's supermini below the Golf.

Long-lived second generation notable for its near-vertical 'Steilheck' hatchback body alongside coupé and saloon styles.

First Polo with a rounded modern shape and standard driver's airbag, sharing much with the SEAT Ibiza.

Introduced quad round headlamps (later revised) and, in the GTI, a turbocharged 1.8T echoing the Golf.

PQ25-platform car named 2010 European Car of the Year, with downsized TSI engines and a hot GTI.

First Polo on the MQB A0 platform, larger than the original Golf and offered only as a five-door.