VW Polo GTI

When launched in the market, the Polo GTI or just the GTI, found a spot in the heart of quite a few enthusiasts in our country. The idea of having a practical little hatchback, with a rather large engine did entice many. Sure, the car came with a rather steep price tag, but that did not stop many enthusiasts with deep pockets from getting one. However, the stock 190 hp powertrain could not keep most of the owners happy, which Read More...

A 1.8-litre turbocharged engine which sends about 190 bhp and 250 Nm of torque to the front wheels via a quick shifting 7-speed DSG gearbox, impressive right? Now imagine that drivetrain in the shape of the Volkswagen Polo hatchback, mind blown right? That is what you get when you buy the Volkswagen GTI, a pumped-up version of the popular hatchback. Just like the Polo GT TSI, we see many owners and petrolheads tuning their GTIs as well, we present you one such Read More...

It seems that the stock Volkswagen Polo GTi wasn't crazy enough for the owner who decided to get the folks at Kiirus to tune his hot-hatch to produce even more power. Engine remapping and tuning experts, Kiirus have worked their technical wizardry on a Volkswagen Polo GTi hatchback which, instead of the factory tuned 189 hp, now makes 240 hp of power from its 1.8L 4-cylinder TSI engine mated with a 7-speed automatic DSG transmission. The Volkswagen Polo GTi, in its factory Read More...

With the new 2017 Polo GTI unveiled, Volkswagen is reportedly clearing the stock of the previous generation model. A new report by TeamBHP suggests that the Volkswagen Polo GTI hot-hatch is being sold at a discounted price of INR 19.99 (ex-showroom). The three-door hatchback was launched in India back in November 2016 at INR 25.99 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi) and INR 25.65 lakh (ex-showroom Mumbai). The Polo GTI was introduced as a Limited Edition model with only 99 examples reserved for India, at least to Read More...

The Mk1 Volkswagen Golf GTI, fondly called the Rabbit, is widely regarded as the precursor to the ‘hot hatch’ phenomenon. With close to 114 HP from its 1.8-litre petrol engine that, incidentally was the first in the world to feature electronic fuel injection, the Mk1 GTI could accelerate from 0-100 kph in 9 seconds. In 1975, that was brisk performance from what essentially was an affordable and practical hatchback. Since then, the GTI badge has been on many a Golf Read More...

Volkswagen India has launched the much awaited, and the first true-blue performance hatch for India – the Polo GTI. The hot hatch has been priced at INR 25.99 lakh ex-Delhi and INR 25.65 lakh ex-Mumbai. The Volkswagen Polo GTI is introduced as a Limited Edition and only 99 examples of the model will be sold in India, at least to start with. The Polo GTI comes equipped with a 1.8L 4-cylinder TSI engine mated with a 7-speed automatic DSG transmission with Read More...

Volkswagen India has released a set of teasers for the upcoming Polo GTI ahead of its impending launch. With the German automobile manufacturer teasing the hot hatch, the launch doesn’t seem to be far away. It was earlier reported that the company would launch the performance oriented hatchback in November. Also read: Volkswagen Polo ALLSTAR special edition revealed through official images ahead of its launch After making its debut earlier this year at the Auto Expo, the Polo GTI has been Read More...

The festive season is almost here and it is bringing good news for the automobile aficionados. If reports are to be believed, Volkswagen is likely to launch the upcoming Polo GTI in the month of November although no launch date has been disclosed. The Polo GTI made its Indian debut at the 2016 Auto Expo held earlier this year. Also read: Volkswagen Polo ALLSTAR special edition revealed through official images ahead of its launch Spied testing on various occasions in the recent past, Read More...

Volkswagen India recently revealed the specifications of the Ameo. These specifications included the variants, engines and various other features of the upcoming compact sedan. As we wait for the German automobile manufacturer to officially launch the Ameo with the price details, another model from the company was spied testing in India. Spy images reveal the upcoming Volkswagen Polo GTI, spotted testing in the city of Lonavla, with the 4 door Polo and the new Skoda Superb in tow. The Polo GTI has Read More...