The Volkswagen Polo is a popular supermini car produced by Volkswagen since 1975, available in hatchback, saloon, and estate variants across Europe and other global markets. With six generations created up to 2018, each generation is usually distinguished by a “Series” or “Mark” number, with facelifted versions occasionally denoted by the addition of the letter F to the mark number (e.g., Mk2F). To some in the industry, these facelifts represent separate models, leading to informal designations such as Polo Mk1 to Mk7 for earlier generations. Moreover, each Polo model is also assigned a Volkswagen Group Typ number consisting of two or three characters.

Key Points:
1. The Volkswagen Polo is a supermini car produced by Volkswagen since 1975.
2. It is sold in various models including hatchback, saloon, and estate versions in different global markets.
3. The Polo has gone through six generations by 2018, identified by “Series” or “Mark” numbers.
4. Some generations have undergone facelifts, with updated versions labeled with the letter F (e.g., Mk2F).
5. There is debate within the automotive industry regarding whether facelifted versions should be considered separate models, hence the informal designations like Polo Mk1 to Mk7.
6. Each Polo model is designated with a unique two- or three-character Volkswagen Group Typ number.

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