Similar however new: If the brand new Polo GTI is something just like the Golf, it ought to function the identical powertrain and key outputs as the present mannequin regardless of the sharp new look.
VOLKSWAGEN has launched the primary teaser picture of its new Polo GTI scorching hatch within the lead-up to what would have been the annual GTI meet at Wörthersee Lake if not for Germany’s ongoing COVID-19 restrictions.
Whereas an area introduction is but to be confirmed, the brand new Polo GTI might be debuted formally subsequent month with nearly all particulars nonetheless shrouded in thriller, though some conclusions could be drawn by learning the larger Golf GTI.
As with the new-generation Golf, energy within the new Polo GTI is greater than prone to come from the identical 147kW/320Nm turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine as the present mannequin whereas transmission duties are additionally prone to be left to the acquainted six-speed dual-clutch automated.
Regardless of the chance of the carryover engine, the unchanged outputs would nonetheless depart the Polo in good stakes in opposition to its arch-rivals just like the Ford Fiesta ST (147kW/290Nm) in addition to the upcoming Hyundai i20 N (150kW/275Nm).
When it comes to styling, the rendering reveals a way more aggressive entrance fascia clearly impressed by the Golf with a gaping decrease consumption flaunting shark tooth-like flicks which assist to offer the pint-sized hatch a bulldog-style underbite.
Different components pinched type the Golf embrace the built-in daytime operating lights throughout the mesh of the bumper, angular five-spoke alloy wheels and a brand new frowning expression from the headlights and slim-line grille.
Inside will probably be the brand new 10-inch ‘Uncover Professional’ infotainment system and probably even the newest ‘Digital Cockpit Professional’ (digital instrument cluster) which might mix to type what Volkswagen calls the ‘Innovision Cockpit’ – identical to on the Golf.
This pattern of aligning styling and options with that of the Golf is nearly turning into regular practise for Volkswagen this 12 months with the brand new Tiguan, Tiguan Allspace and now the Polo all flaunting Golf-like or Golf-inspired components to their designs.
As for the present mannequin, VGA has bought 1602 examples up to now this 12 months ending April, sufficient for it to grab a ten.1 per cent share of the sub-$25,000 mild automobile phase.
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