2011 Polo GTi = Hot!
09. Mar, 2010 
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The first photos and details have been released of the new 2011 Volkswagen Polo GTi. The fifth generation hot hatch will appear as both a three- and five-door when it gets its official unveiling in Geneva next month. Engineers used both the twin-charged 1.4-litre TSI engine and seven-speed DSG transmission from the Seat Ibiza Cupra. With steering-wheel mounted paddle shifters on the GTi, like the Spanish car, the engine utilizes a supercharger from idle to 3000rpm at which point the turbo kicks in providing 132kWat 6200rpm and 249Nm of torque from 2000rpm. They’re claiming 0-100km/h in 6.9-seconds with a top speed of 229km/h. Ride height has been dropped by 15mm, so the 17-inch wheels will look a bit snug. Stiffer springs make the suspension tighter and the car will feature the same XDS differential as the Cupra, which electronically replicates a limited slip diff.The Polo GTi has a black honeycomb grille ringed in red, dual tailpipes (conjoined on the left side, instead of on opposite sides), a flat-bottom steering wheel, and plaid cloth. LED daytime lights may be included. This all sounds awesome, but it also sounds like it will be rather pricey and out of the hands of it’s intended target market.
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When is it comming to SA will love to test drive one
No word as yet, but VW always seem to surpise us. When they tell us they will be launched on a cartain date, people are seen driving them a few weeks beforehand anyway. Lets hope they’re here soon, butthen again, there’s no guarantee that we’ll even get them here.
i hope SA gets it in the 2 door version…
Me like the pocket rocket [two thumbs up]
I could like to test drive one of the impressive polo hence I’m keen to buy one if you could let me test drive innitial.
Todays dyno day in Meyerton @ Dutch was damn nice!!!! Cant wait for the pics chris took
styling is starting to look like a ford fiesta….
I must say I was a little disappointed with the new Polo, but the POLO GTI looks attaractive, when are the test drive being scheduled, I’ll love to test drive one!
This car is beatiful i must say – will love it most with panaromic sunroof. the front bumper doesnt look complete sportish – what are the chances of some touch ups. also put xenon for the fog lights. and lastly change the interior to look more like a spor car – and should not look anything like the current polo gti
The new polo as it is is very disaaponting – the car is ugle , small and does not have any dignity
Ok I am confused, it is the 1.4TSI motor already available in the polo and golf but with a DSG, where does the other 24kw come from??
I got mine two weeks ago ..its like going on a a mind blowing rollercoaster ride, and yet confident and cool in traffic beautiful and worth 300 k easily
Got mine last week. Impressive is all I can say. Worth every cent.