With the growing popularity of hot hatches in India, the Volkswagen Polo GTI is also among the much awaited upcoming car launches for this year. The German carmaker set the trend of hot hatchbacks when it introduced the 105bhp Polo GT but is now ready to push the boundaries and launch the GT’s power-crazed twin.
Packed with a 1.8-litre TSI turbocharged petrol unit, the Polo GTI puts out a whopping 190bhp and 250Nm of torque which means that it can do a 0-100km/h sprint in just 6.7 seconds! In terms of transmission, the engine will be mated to the same 7-speed DSG autobox that’s available with the Volkswagen Vento and Polo GT. The car features mild cosmetic differences from its comparatively pedestrian twin such as the signature red highlight line on the front grille which runs into its LED headlamps, GTI-specific rear spoiler, sporty bumpers, red brake calipers and GTI insignia, new alloy designs, and LED fog-lamps. Volkswagen will initially sell the GTI in its 3-door form although a 5-door version may arrive at a later time. Alas, the sad part is that unlike the locally manufactured GT, the Polo GTI willarrive as a CBU and is hence expected to cost a pretty penny. The car will roll out in India in September, 2016.
Expected Launch: Mid-2017
Expected Price: Rs 18 lakh – Rs 20 lakh