Ignition 2019

Thursday, February 28, 2019

Newbury Weekly News

The Volkswagen Polo hatchback named Best Supermini 2019

The system automatically brakes or accelerates to make sure you stay the same distance from the vehicle in front – it can even bring your car to a complete stop with the addition of the optional DSG dual clutch gearbox. The new Polo’s sophisticated infotainment systems let you make every trip into an adventure. Connect your smartphone to make crystal clear hands-free calls, use the SatNav to discover new places in your local area or enjoy the latest music with a premium media system. Thanks to Car-Net ‘App-Connect’, your smartphone, your music, your messages, the internet, and selected apps are available at your fingertips. Simply connect your smartphone via USB to the infotainment touch-screen and your phone integrates seamlessly into your infotainment system allowing you to listen to your favourite music, use your phone, view messages or check the latest news and journey information. It’s that simple to stay connected on every trip – only available on compatible smartphones including iPhone 5 and above. Whatever lies ahead, the Polo has got you covered. For more details on the Polo, visit Marshall Volkswagen Newbury or call (01635) 592053.

Company Car Today and winning CarWow’s Little Legend Award.

THE Volkswagen Polo has picked up yet another accolade, with the hatchback being named Best Supermini 2019 by the UK Car of the Year Awards panel. The Polo takes the category win and is now automatically placed on the shortlist for the overall UK Car of the Year title, to be announced next month. The UK Car of the Year Awards panel comprises respected motoring journalists from across the industry. The criteria under consideration by the judges covers all manner of topics from interior comfort to infotainment system quality. The judging panel praised the Polo for its premium feel, rewarding driving experience and the value it offers as an overall package. UK Car of the Year Awards judge and editorial director of CarWow Mat Watson said: “Practical, loads of technology, good quality, comfy, quiet, good image, eco engines and ‘desirable’. Decent value on PCP too.” The Best Supermini 2019 title given by the UK Car of the Year Awards continues a run of critical acclaim for the Polo, with multiple trophies already received in 2019. Among them, the What Car? Best Small Car trophy last month, Supermini of the Year title from

Volkswagen UK product manager for the Polo Lisa

Hartley said: “The Polo is on a roll – it’s warmly received by customers, is among the UK’s top 10 best-sellers for 2019 alongside the Golf and is on a winning streak with critics. “It’s encouraging to see the Polo continue to get much-deserved recognition from the motoring media. The title of Best Supermini 2019 acknowledges the long list of talents that UK customers clearly appreciate.” Bigger and better than ever before, the charismatic Polo is designed to meet the challenges of the modern world. Advanced safety features like standard Pedestrian Detection and Front Assist with City Emergency Braking minimise your risk of an accident while the optional Adaptive Cruise Control takes the stress out of long drives. But it’s not just the advanced safety features that make the new Polo the perfect car for everyday adventures – effortless smartphone connectivity and high-quality audio calls make it easy for you to access everything that matters to you Taking the stress out of unexpected situations, the Polo

of fully avoiding a collision or reducing its impact. Helping you react to whatever’s going on around you, the optional Blind Spot Detection sensor provides a handy LED display in your wing mirror whenever a vehicle enters your blind spot.

keeps you safer than ever before. If the Front Assist detects a possible collision, it lets you know with an acoustic and visual warning and prepares the car for emergency braking. If you don’t react, City Emergency Braking steps in to slow the car down, with the aim

Busy motorway traffic means you constantly have to react to other drivers. The new Polo makes your life a little easier – at the touch of a button, the optional Adaptive Cruise Control uses a radar to sense your distance from the vehicle ahead.

The Polo with £1,750 towards your finance deposit.

Solutions Personal Contract Plan * representative example subject to 5,000 miles per annum for a Volkswagen Polo SE 1.0 TSI 95 5-door with standard paint. Duration 4 years Retail cash price

£17,010.00 £1,750.00

Deposit contribution Customer deposit 47 monthly payments Total amount payable Optional final payment

Available when purchased with Solutions PCP. *

nil

£223.76

£19,160.48 £6,660.00

Car-Net ‘App Connect’ Leather-trimmed multi-function steering wheel Multi-function Colour ‘Plus’ display Electric windows front and rear

Option to purchase fee payable with final payment £10.00 Total amount of credit Excess mileage (per mile) 4.8p Rate of interest

£15,260.00

5.8% fixed 5.9% APR

Representative APR

Utterly irresistible offers from Marshall Volkswagen (Newbury) Newbury Motor Park, The Triangle, Newbury, RG14 7HT. Telephone: 01635 592053. www.marshallnewbury.volkswagen.co.uk Branches also at Reading, South Oxford, Oxford Kidlington, Barnstaple, Bridgwater, Grimsby, Scunthorpe and Taunton.

Ridgeway Garages Ltd (Newbury) is a broker and not a lender and can introduce you to a limited number of lenders, who may pay us for introducing you to them. *At the end of the agreement there are three options: i) pay the optional final payment and own the vehicle; ii) return the vehicle: subject to excess mileage and fair wear and tear, charges may apply; or iii) replace: part exchange the vehicle. With Solutions Personal Contract Plan. 18s+. Subject to availability and status. T&Cs apply. Excludes GTI and GTI+. Offer available until March 31st, 2019. Indemnities may be required. Offers are not available in conjunction with any other offer and may be varied or withdrawn at any time. Accurate at time of publication. Freepost Volkswagen Financial Services. Figures shown are for comparability purposes; only compare fuel consumption and CO 2 figures with other vehicles tested to the same technical procedures. These figures may not reflect real life driving results, which will depend upon a number of factors including the accessories fitted (post-registration), variations in weather, driving styles and vehicle load. There is a new test used for fuel consumption and CO 2 figures (known as WLTP). The CO 2 figures shown however, are based on a calculation designed to be equivalent to the outgoing (NEDC) test cycle and will be used to calculate vehicle tax on first registration. For more information, please see www.volkswagen.co.uk/owners/wltp or consult your retailer. Data correct at 12/2018. Figures quoted are for a range of configurations and are subject to change due to ongoing approvals/changes. Please consult your retailer for further information. Official fuel consumption figures for the Polo model range in mpg (litres/100km): Combined 44.8 (6.3) – 57.6 (4.9). Combined CO 2 emissions 97 – 110 g/km.