We already knowhow Golf 6 looks like, we’ve seen the GTI or the MK6 version, but did you know that the Germans have been secretly working on an all new Polo GTI as well? What you see in here is an artist rendering of what could be the fastest series Polo ever.
Powered by the same 1.4 liter super- and turbo-charged four-cylinger TSI as the Ibiza Cupra and developing nothing less than 178 hp, it should top at 225kmh and reach 60 mph in less than 7 seconds. Mated to a six-speed manual transmission, with red brake calipers, dual exhaust, and signal mirrors, the new Polo GTI is expected to do 40mpg (7 l/100km), and emits 150 grams of CO2/km. Not that bad if you care about the environment.
Prices should be close to £15,500 ($22,500) and we think that if it looks like this, it’s going to be a top seller. At least in Europe. – WCF via autoexpress
I think they got it right – this time! Funtastik!
A most definite top seller, if it does come to a reality.
22500 is the euro eqivalent ….but I think it will be even cheaper than that in the USA. A Golf GTI starts at 23k US $. I would think 19k or so. Hopefully they will speed it up as I am in the market as soon as my current car sells ( but in this POS economy who knows when).
June 8, 2009 10:39 pm
do you happen to know if the new polo 6 will have a “cross polo” version?
if so, could you kindly forward a picture to me.
Thanks
January 11, 2010 9:22 am
Interested in joining the team cause the car i see on the screen is magnificent.
January 19, 2010 1:33 pm
I think is a great car with super nice features ,i liked its back design but i could say the same about front look,i hope vw can do way much better,otherwise is great.
January 31, 2010 7:26 pm
I work For VW South Africa… We are building the new polo, and currently with a benchmark in quality:)!
February 11, 2010 6:36 pm
S.A. price will probably around the R250K mark. seems really ridiculous if you think that when they launched the G5 in 2005, was R 240K. due to high duty on cars and high executive salaries at VW
February 17, 2010 8:26 am
When will the new Polo GTI be released in South Africa? I am from Namibia, we currently have the new polos at the vw dealerships and they said the new gti will be launched here in November? But that doesnt make sense to me to launch a new car a month before its end of the year.
March 4, 2010 10:11 am
Its my time to buy a new car …Iam a Toyota man….
But what a joke about toyota,..- no car ,no colours,scaped some Auris model..)
I seen the Hy un dia Models (so much cheap plastic)
that is why u get full house(everything)…
Now the NEW POLO 2010 -
Have made me a change my mind from toyota to VW..
After the ROAD SHOW I changed my mind..
Iam even buying the AUTO – Just Waiting to drive one
Its the most loving car from all sides and
the inside is the place i want to be for hours on drive…
Once again VWSA will put a huge price hike on this beautiful vehicle.If going according to the pound exchange rate this vehicle should cost in the region of R180 000, but the normal run of the mill 1.6 costs more than that here, and you still have to pay for a service and maintenance plan.
July 12, 2010 1:45 pm
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