 A separate model, the Polo Mk3, was sold in most markets during this period - this model shared its mechanical components with the Ibiza and Playa, but in hatchback form, the body panels were all different.In 2002, it was replaced by the Polo Mk4, although the Polo Playa name was still used in South Africa for the Polo hatchback until 2006.1.4i 62kw

1.6i 74kw

1.8i 86kw

The name "playa" means beach in Spanish, which alludes to the fact that it's based on the Spanish SEAT Ibiza.