Volkswagen officially introduced the “hot” version of the hatchback Polo which received the traditional marking GTI. The car has a petrol turbo engine with TSI volume of 1.4 liters and 180 hp power. In addition to the turbine the engine has a mechanical compressor.
Maximum torque is 250 Nm and it is available from 2000 to 4500 rpm. The engine will be combined with a gearbox with 7 gears and two clutches.
According to VW, Polo GTI acceleration from standstill to 100 km/h is 6.9 seconds. The maximum speed of the “hot” Polo is 230 km/hour. VW Polo GTI has an imitation of the electronic locking differential XDS and a new suspension which makes the car approaching 15 mm up the road. Wheels are 17 inches in size.
In the interior we see a new steering wheel with “cut” bottom and sport seats. Sales in Europe should begin in August.
