Volkswagen Polo GT TDI

New 2014 Volkswagen Polo 1.5 GT TDI Review: Game of Torque

Performance

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Now this is where evolution plays its part, but does changing the heart change the soul too? We’ll find out. The new 1.5 TDI engine found in the 90 PS Polo makes its way into the GT TDI as well, however, makes 105 PS at 4400 rpm and develops 250 Nm of torque between 1500 – 2500 rpm, which are similar figures when compared to the 1.6 litre motor found on its predecessor.

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What has also changed is the nature of the engine, where the old 1.6 TDI motor would let its powerful stream of torque flow in only after 1800rpm, the new 1.5 TDI delivers power in a more linear fashion, but excites you nonetheless. As the torque is cleverly spread in the 1500 – 2500 rpm band, the GT TDI pulls strongly even from lower revs and starts gaining some serious momentum once past the 2000 rpm mark. Once the turbo kicks in, the GT TDI marches ahead like a locomotive with authority, in a manner rarely found on a hatchback.

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If you like, you can rev it all the way till 5500 rpm just for kicks and the GT TDI will get there in a very petrol car like manner, with the engine emitting high bpm music all the way, but power comes in a strong surge until 4500 clicks and shifting in the mid-range is where the going gets faster. The characteristics of the new engine are similar to its lesser powered 90 PS variant, however, the additional 15 PS of power and 20 Nm of torque do make a difference, in terms of on road performance. The engine feels eager even at higher triple digit speeds and is also at home within city limits, thanks to a wider power band. Talking about the heart and soul connection, the new heart matches the personality of the GT TDI’s soul, beat for beat. The 1.5 TDI motor adds versatility to the GT TDI, where it can play the role of a fast grand tourer, dilate your pupils around your favourite section of twisties and be equally at home in slow moving traffic.

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Clutch action is light and gears shift in a positive and precise manner. Although the throw is short, we reckon a slightly slicker shifting box would’ve added to the GT experience. The GT TDI is only available with a manual gearbox and the addition of a DSG would’ve made things interesting, maybe they might add one in the future. The new GT TDI will see fewer stops at the pump as well. The hatch boasts of an ARAI rated efficiency figure of 19.91 kpl and even after our spirited driving, the on-board computer didn’t show a figure which would raise eyebrows.

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5 thoughts on “New 2014 Volkswagen Polo 1.5 GT TDI Review: Game of Torque”

  1. It’s a well manufactured very powerful and comfortable car but it’s service chain it’s spoiled by corrupt dealers. That’s why you have to bear the triple maintenance cost.

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