Q. Is this car good for long drives?

Volkswagen also seems to have tweaked the ride quality of the Polo too, so in town, over small bumps and potholes, the Polo seems more forgiving. The thudding noise from the suspension that earlier Polo owners know all too well are no longer part and parcel of every speed breaker you encounter on your daily commute. It’s still on the stiffer side in the segment and if you go too fast over bumps, the suspension still complains but it’s noticeably more comfortable than before. Yes, there are some negatives to live with. And the first one you will notice is the refinement of the three-cylinder engine, which isn’t quite as smooth as the four-cylinder it’s replacing. At startup and idle there is little to complain about in terms of the sound but some slight vibes are present. Pull away though and these disappear more or less, replaced with a thrummy engine note that isn’t the most pleasing around. The engine is also quite dull below 2000rpm, with noticeable turbo lag, and while it has great driveability, pulling from very low rpms without any juddering or hiccups from the engine or drivetrain, acceleration isn't brisk enough for a quick overtake and you would need to shift down a gear at times. At lower rpms the turbo lag does mean that there is a delay of a fraction of a second between when you press the throttle and the engine responds. The lag is quite predictable, though, and you soon learn to pre-empt your inputs. For a better understanding of compatibility and driving comfort, we would suggest you to take a test drive. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership.