Auto Expo 2016: VW Polo GTI Unveiled; Launch in Second Half of 2016
Volkswagen Polo GTI, the 192bhp version of the Polo hatchback, became the third car from the German carmaker to be unveiled at the 2016 Auto Expo. Set to be launched in India in September, 2016, the VW Polo GTI has been designed for true-blue enthusiasts well-versed with the GTI philosophy.
One of the most popular hot hatches in the world, the Volkswagen Polo GTI is compact, stylish meant to tend to the requirements of automotive enthusiasts. Powered by a turbocharged petrol engine, it will be the first 3-door car in the segment in India. With that being said, Volkswagen may introduce a 5-door version of the Polo GTI later.
Volkswagen Polo GTI Front
The German carmaker claims the Polo GTI gets offers exhilarating performance, power, and comfort is guaranteed to be the ultimate hot hatch in the country.
While the VW Polo GTI largely shares its with the Polo GT, the sharp LED head-lamps, a comparatively bolder honeycomb grille, sporty-looking bumpers, horizontal LED fog-lamps, alloy wheels, red brake calipers, red GTI insignia, and the GTI-specific rear spoiler set it apart from its cousins.
Volkswagen Polo GTI Side
Moving on to Volkswagen Polo GTI's engine, it gets a more powerful 1.8-litre TSI turbocharged petrol engine that develops 190bhp along with 250Nm of peak torque. Mated to a 7-speed DSG unit, the VW Polo GTI's top-speed is rated at 250Km/h. It also accomplishes the 0-100Km/h run in only 6.7 seconds.
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