In a surprise move, VW has upgraded the specifications of the new Polo range launched in February.

E models (from £7,995 with 55bhp engine) get central locking and the 55bhp version which did not have electric door mirrors now gets them.

S A/C models (from £9,195 with 55bhp engine) are now down £395 in price and get split, folding rear seats, leather steering wheel rim and split/fold rear seats.

SE models (from £10,785 with 65bhp engine) now get standard alloy wheels.

Sport models (from £12,300 for 85bhp engine) get a dash mounted six-disc CD autochanger.

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