The Volkswagen Polo GTI helps keep the hatchback heat on, coming with a 1.8-litre turbocharged petrol engine The Polo GTI can accelerate from 0 to 62mph in 8.2 seconds, and has a top speed of 134mph.

Prices start at £14,810 for the three-door GTi, with a £600 premium for the five-door model.

The Polo GTI is equipped with the proven 1.8-litre, 20-valve turbocharged engine.

In the GTI, the engine has been tuned to develop 150 horsepower, making for the most powerful production Polo ever.

Style-wise, the Polo GTI takes cues from its big brother' Golf GTI and features a honeycomb front grille; twin tail pipes; red brake callipers; 15mm lower suspension; and 16-inch versions of the GTI alloy wheel.

The GTI features a high level of standard equipment including anti-lock braking system with hydraulic brake assist and electronic stabilisation programme; driver's and front passenger's airbags; and front side airbags.

Other items include Climatic semi-automatic air conditioning; remote central locking with alarm; electric windows and mirrors; and a radio/CD player. Polo piles on pressure with new turbo hatch