Motor Show: Volkswagen Polo GTI

Overheat · October 24th, 2005, 03:46 PM

http://www.channel4.com/4car/media/motorshows/tokyo2005/production/03-large/volkswagen-pologti-f.jpg

With mini-Golf GTI front-end styling and similar exterior trim, this hot Polo will feature a 150bhp version of the Volkswagen Group 1.8T turbocharged petrol engine and be capable of 134mph and 0-60mph in 8.2 seconds. It's not as powerful as the closely-related Seat Ibiza Cupra, which has a 180bhp version of the same engine, but goes head-to-head with the more affordable Ibiza FR, which also develops 150bhp.

It'll have 16-inch alloy wheels, polished exhaust tailpipes, a rear spoiler, a honeycomb-style grille and red brake callipers, with sports seats, aluminium trim detailing, a three-spoke leather steering wheel and black/red upholstery on the inside. UK pricing and specification will be announced at a later date; but it is expected to go on sale towards the end of the year.

vanMould · October 24th, 2005, 07:07 PM

I like it! Except for the Goatee.

Also, it needs more stripes. You can never compete with the Fiesta ST without stripes!

jayjaya29 · October 24th, 2005, 11:14 PM

I don't mind the "goatee" too much, I think it makes the front end look a bit better.

andyhui01 · October 24th, 2005, 11:37 PM

I like it... a mini Golf GTI

astroboymoto · October 25th, 2005, 03:31 AM

two many doors (haha get it? two, too... *sigh*) images/smilies/bangin.gif

bren_35 · October 29th, 2005, 03:12 AM

I really want to see how this will stack up against the other hot hatches, clio182, Pug 180GTi, mini S and stuff.

cause at AUD$26,990 it beats them all for price. I have a feeling that it won't be as nimble, but i hope im wrong.

Tomo Motorsport · October 29th, 2005, 03:49 AM

They should have put the twin chargered engine in here.

bartboy9891 · October 29th, 2005, 04:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tomo Motorsport

They should have put the twin chargered engine in here.

yea electrically charged!
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzZZZZZZZZZ!

mmap · October 29th, 2005, 04:03 PM

si, si me gusta!

Tecno · December 4th, 2005, 02:21 PM

I like it very much, unfortunatly the price here in my country will be as always very inflated ! VW cars here are expensive as hell ! images/smilies/eek.gif

(Not just because of taxes...)

October 24th, 2005, 03:46 PM	#1
Overheat Joined: Sep 7th, 2004 Last Online: September 30th, 2008 Location: Bradford, UK Posts: 5,735 Rep Power: 25	Motor Show: Volkswagen Polo GTI With mini-Golf GTI front-end styling and similar exterior trim, this hot Polo will feature a 150bhp version of the Volkswagen Group 1.8T turbocharged petrol engine and be capable of 134mph and 0-60mph in 8.2 seconds. It's not as powerful as the closely-related Seat Ibiza Cupra, which has a 180bhp version of the same engine, but goes head-to-head with the more affordable Ibiza FR, which also develops 150bhp. It'll have 16-inch alloy wheels, polished exhaust tailpipes, a rear spoiler, a honeycomb-style grille and red brake callipers, with sports seats, aluminium trim detailing, a three-spoke leather steering wheel and black/red upholstery on the inside. UK pricing and specification will be announced at a later date; but it is expected to go on sale towards the end of the year. __________________

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jayjaya29 Joined: Mar 18th, 2005 Last Online: January 6th, 2009 Location: Lindenhurst, NY Age: 20 Posts: 4,850 Car: 2000 Nissan Altima Rep Power: 20	I don't mind the "goatee" too much, I think it makes the front end look a bit better. __________________ Check out my Gallery. Check out my Car.

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andyhui01 Joined: Jun 4th, 2004 Last Online: 11:29 PM Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 20 Posts: 8,515 Car: 00' Subaru Forester GT LFS Status: Rep Power: 28	I like it... a mini Golf GTI __________________

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Tomo Motorsport Joined: Mar 28th, 2005 Last Online: January 3rd, 2007 Location: Tacoma, WA, USA Posts: 297 Rep Power: 0	They should have put the twin chargered engine in here. __________________ "The best way to get a law repealed is to enforce it strictly." - Abe Lincoln Ignition Online Magazine

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Tecno Joined: Nov 25th, 2005 Last Online: December 10th, 2005 Location: PT Posts: 3 Rep Power: 0	I like it very much, unfortunatly the price here in my country will be as always very inflated ! VW cars here are expensive as hell ! (Not just because of taxes...)

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vanMould Joined: Apr 19th, 2005 Last Online: 09:21 PM Location: Södertälje, Sweden Age: 21 Posts: 878 Car: Volvo 480ES -88 Rep Power: 19	I like it! Except for the Goatee. Also, it needs more stripes. You can never compete with the Fiesta ST without stripes!

October 25th, 2005, 03:31 AM	#5
astroboymoto Joined: Jan 11th, 2005 Last Online: December 1st, 2008 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 360 Rep Power: 0	two many doors (haha get it? two, too... sigh)

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bren_35 Joined: Jan 27th, 2005 Last Online: December 4th, 2008 Posts: 137 Rep Power: 0	I really want to see how this will stack up against the other hot hatches, clio182, Pug 180GTi, mini S and stuff. cause at AUD$26,990 it beats them all for price. I have a feeling that it won't be as nimble, but i hope im wrong.

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mmap Joined: Sep 12th, 2004 Last Online: 06:55 PM Location: Finland Age: 29 Posts: 1,233 Car: Opel Astra / Suzuki VX800 Rep Power: 19	si, si me gusta!

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