The Acura ZDX - A Big, Hot Mess or a Work of Art?
Preview: Volkswagen Polo GTI

Preview: Volkswagen Polo GTI

Kenneth Hall April 1st, 2009 Kenneth Hall By Kenneth Hall Author April 1st, 2009
  • Articles Contributed: 1031
  • Comments Posted: 0
  • Leaderboard Rank: N/A

December 31st, 1969 Volkswagen's next-generation Polo supermini will be getting a GTI performance variant, much like the current model as well as its larger VW Golf sibling. As expected, the Polo GTI will be getting VW’s economical 1.4L forced induction engine, which uses both a supercharger and a turbocharger to boost power but keep fuel consumption and dead spots in the torque range to a minimum. Applied in the Polo GTI, the 1.4L mill should be producing almost 180hp (134kW) and around 111lb-ft (150Nm) of torque. The car will also be available with a quick-shifting 7-speed DSG dual-clutch transmission or a 6-speed manual for those who like to switch their own cogs. With the DSG, the Polo GTI should be capable of hitting 60mph in the high 6-second range and go on to a top speed of around 140mph, reports AutoExpress. The VW Polo GTI will also get a number of exterior features to distinguish it from regular Polo models, as revealed by this computer generated rendering. This includes the black and red honeycomb grille seen on the Golf GTI, an assortment of GTI badges, larger wheel arches and handsome alloy wheels. There will also be larger air intakes up front to feed the 1.4L engine, and a bodykit along with a small roof spoiler that will help the compact hatch maintain a sporty look from any angle. Inside, sportiness will continue to be a key theme to the car thanks to a pair of bucket seats, aluminum pedals and higher quality interior materials than other VW models. Expect to see the car launch several months after the introduction of the standard 2010 Polo in the middle of the year.2010 Volkswagen Polo2010 Volkswagen Polo GTI preview
Expect to see the new Polo GTI bow in by the middle of the year

Expect to see the new Polo GTI bow in by the middle of the year

Enlarge Photo

Volkswagen's next-generation Polo supermini will be getting a GTI performance variant, much like the current model as well as its larger VW Golf sibling. As expected, the Polo GTI will be getting VW’s economical 1.4L forced induction engine, which uses both a supercharger and a turbocharger to boost power but keep fuel consumption and dead spots in the torque range to a minimum. Applied in the Polo GTI, the 1.4L mill should be producing almost 180hp (134kW) and around 111lb-ft (150Nm) of torque.

The car will also be available with a quick-shifting 7-speed DSG dual-clutch transmission or a 6-speed manual for those who like to switch their own cogs. With the DSG, the Polo GTI should be capable of hitting 60mph in the high 6-second range and go on to a top speed of around 140mph, reports AutoExpress.

The VW Polo GTI will also get a number of exterior features to distinguish it from regular Polo models, as revealed by this computer generated rendering. This includes the black and red honeycomb grille seen on the Golf GTI, an assortment of GTI badges, larger wheel arches and handsome alloy wheels. There will also be larger air intakes up front to feed the 1.4L engine, and a bodykit along with a small roof spoiler that will help the compact hatch maintain a sporty look from any angle.

Inside, sportiness will continue to be a key theme to the car thanks to a pair of bucket seats, aluminum pedals and higher quality interior materials than other VW models. Expect to see the car launch several months after the introduction of the standard 2010 Polo in the middle of the year.
2010 Volkswagen Polo
Gallery
  • 2010 volkswagen polo 022
  • 2010 volkswagen polo 021
  • 2010 volkswagen polo 020
  • 2010 volkswagen polo 019
  • 2010 volkswagen polo 018
  • 2010 volkswagen polo 017
  • 2010 volkswagen polo 016
  • 2010 volkswagen polo 015
  • 2010 volkswagen polo 014
  • 2010 volkswagen polo 012
  • 2010 volkswagen polo 011
  • 2010 volkswagen polo 010
  • 2010 volkswagen polo 009
  • 2010 volkswagen polo 008
  • 2010 volkswagen polo 007
  • 2010 volkswagen polo 006
  • 2010 volkswagen polo 005
  • 2010 volkswagen polo 004
  • 2010 volkswagen polo 003
  • 2010 volkswagen polo 002
  • 2010 volkswagen polo 001
  • 2010 volkswagen polo 023
  • 2010 volkswagen polo live 001
  • 2010 volkswagen polo live 002
  • 2010 volkswagen polo live 003
  • 2010 volkswagen polo live 004
2010 Volkswagen Polo GTI preview
Gallery
  • 2010 vw polo gti 001

Tags: Spy Shots, Hatchbacks, Polo, VW

Posted in: 2011, Volkswagen, Spy Shots, 2011 Volkswagen Polo, GTI


Comments (5 total)

Meet the top commenters on the Leaderboard

  1. ma_NaBUru38 avatar by NaBUru38 #1, Posted: 1/1/2009

    "The VW Polo GTI will also get a number of exterior features to distinguish it from regular Polo models."

    My worries are the features to distinguish it from the Seat Ibiza Cupra. Both will have the same chassis, engine and gearboxes.

  2. ma_mburleigh8 avatar by mburleigh8 #2, Posted: 1/1/2009

    Thats cool, Ive heard some of these polo's get up to about 70 mpg over in eroupe. and it would be great if we could get them over here in the US.

  3. ma_NoNameDenton avatar by NoNameDenton #3, Posted: 1/1/2009

    mburleigh8, that is the diesels, which makes me wish they would bring them over here, and this version as well

  4. ma_NoNameDenton avatar by NoNameDenton #4, Posted: 4/1/2009

    I know we will not get the 3 door, but how about brining a 5 door GTI Polo to America when it comes

  5. ma_JGoldb avatar by JGoldb #5, Posted: 4/1/2009

    What!? 111 lbs/tq - a reduction from the existing torque levels in the 140 and 170 hp versions of engine - from forced induction? That must be typo.

Post a Comment

Post anonymously
Sign In |
will stay private
your 'posted by' name will link to the URL

More from MotorAuthority

More from High Gear Media