The Volkswagen Polo GTi hot hatchback has been spied in India. For starters, it’ll be a cut, scratch that, three cuts above the GT TSi. One of the highly regarded hot hatchbacks in Europe, the GTi is the fastest Polo ever made.
The GTi is powered by a 1.8-litre ‘EA888’ turbocharged petrol engine which makes 190 bhp. The motor employs both direct and indirect fuel injection to provide optimal efficiency in all conditions. It also features variable valve timing and an electric actuator for the turbocharger’s waste-gate, minimising turbo-lag and improving drive-ability.
Torque stands at 320 Nm between 1450 and 4500 rpm if you opt for the six-speed manual transmission, whereas the DSG transmission will get you a considerably less 250 Nm, available between 1250 and 5300 rpm. That’s because the automatic gearbox can’t cope up with the extra twist. The GTi sprints from 0-100 kph in 6.7 seconds with a top speed rated at 146 mph.
The Polo GTI’s sports tuned suspension sits 10 mm lower at the front and 15 mm lower at the rear as compared to the stock Polo. The GTi also gets a completely new electro-mechanical steering system, and an optional Sport Performance Kit, which brings in a set of electronically adjustable dampers along with a Sport button.
Further electronic aids come in the form of electronic stability control (ESC) system and a XDS+ torque-vectoring system. On the outside, the GTI gets bespoke bumpers, 17-inch alloys, twin exhaust pipes, red radiator grille strips which extend into the LED headlights and a black honeycombe grille with GTi branding.
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