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2011 Volkswagen Polo GTI Revealed

February 18th 2010 18:00
2011 Volkswagen Polo GTI


Volkswagen has unveiled their latest hot-hatch: the new 2011 Polo GTI.

Promising to be the fastest and cleanest performing Polo ever, the baby hot-hatch is powered by 1.4-litre TSI engine that uses a supercharger - from idle through to 3,000 rpm - and a turbocharger to provide boost at the upper end of the spectrum.

Developing 132 kW of power and 249 Nm of torque, the 1,184 kg Polo GTI sprints from rest to 100 km/h in 6.9 seconds before reaching a top speed of 230 km/h.


2011 Volkswagen Polo GTI


The TSI engine is mated to a 7-speed, twin-clutch DSG gearbox that channels drive through the front wheels. In addition, the Polo GTI is fitted with the XDS differential, an electronic cross-axle traction control system for improved traction and handling. The XDS system is a functional extension of the electronic limited slip differential (EDL) which is a part of the standard ESP system.

In order to sharpen responses, the Polo GTI is fitted with new springs and dampers which results in a 15 mm lower ride height than the conventional Polo.

The Polo GTI features significant aesthetic changes over the standard Polo range and they include a new front bumper featuring a deep airdam is joined by a honeycomb grille element with horizontal red strips and a simple GTI badge. New headlight units complete with the option of LED running lights lend the Polo GTI an imposing new look.

The rear bumper features a small diffuser and a pair of chrome-tipped exhausts while a set of 17-inch wheels and red brake calipers rounds off the cosmetic upgrades.

2011 Volkswagen Polo GTI interior



The changes continue inside the Polo GTI with revised dials, a new, flat-bottomed GTI steering wheel complete with small gearshift paddles and contrasting red stitching, aluminium pedals and new, heavily bolstered front sports seats finished in tartan trim. Subtle gloss black trim covers the centre console while the headlining is now finished in black.

Australian deliveries are expected to begin in the 3rd quarter of 2010.


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Volkswagen Golf GTI MkVI Australian Pricing Revealed

October 27th 2009 18:00
Volkswagen Golf GTI MkVI


The much anticipated Volkswagen Golf GTI MkVI has finally landed in Australia, seven months after its European launch, with full technical details and pricing also revealed at its local launch in Victoria on October 27th.

There's not much we don't know about the 6th iteration of the sporty hot-hatch: its turbocharged, 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine develops 155 kW and 280 Nm thus allowing it to cover the 0-100 km/h sprint in 6.9 seconds and reaching a top speed of 240 km/h.

Volkswagen Golf GTI MkVI


A new Extended Electronic Differential Lock (XDL) improves traction and reduces the tendency to understeer while the optional Adaptive Chassis Control system, featuring electronically controlled damper units, is offered for the first time on the GTI. This allows the driver to select from normal, comfort or sport modes to define the desired suspension, steering and accelerator response settings for any particular journey.

Exterior styling draws on the new design direction; simple, clean surfaces mix with sharp creases and large honeycomb grille elements. The use of horizontal lines around the front of the vehicle makes the new GTI appear lower and wider than it really is

Volkswagen Golf GTI MkVI interior


Standard equipment highlights on the new GTI include red and black tartan sports seats with red stitching and headrests featuring the “GTI” logo, a flat-bottomed GTI multifunction steering wheel, red brake callipers, 17-inch “Denver” alloy wheels and dual zone automatic climate control

As with the rest of the Golf range, the new GTI features class-leading levels of safety with ABS, ESP (Electronic Stabilisation Programme) and seven airbags, including for the first time a knee airbag, all as standard.

The Australian pricing for the new Golf GTI is as follows:

-- 3 Door, 6 speed Manual – $38,990
-- 3 Door, 6 speed DSG – $41,490
-- 5 Door, 6 speed Manual – $40,490
-- 5 Door, 6 speed DSG – $42,990

Factory options are priced as follows:

-- Metallic/Pearl Effect Paint – $700
-- Adaptive Chassis Control – $1,500
-- Electric Glass Sunroof – $1,900
-- Vienna Leather Appointed Upholstery – $3,300
-- Bi-Xeonon headlights with dynamic cornering lights – $2,000
-- Dark tinted rear side and rear window glass – $400
-- RNS510 Satellite Navigation system – $2,500
-- Dynaudio Excite 300W Premium Audio – $1,300
-- Rear View Camera (RVC) – $500
-- Media Device Interface (MDI) – $270
-- Park Assist with front and rear parking sensors – $1,400
-- Electrically adjustable driver’s seat (5 door in combination with leather) – $600
-- Detroit 18″ Alloy Wheels (4) – $1,200


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2010 Volkswagen Golf R

September 16th 2009 18:00
Volkswagen Golf R


The most potent ever Volkswagen Golf has made its worldwide debut at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show. Despite no longer powered by the sonorous 3.2-litre V6 engine of the first and second generation "R" models, power from the new 2.0-litre TSI mill produces 199 kW and 350 Nm making this the most powerful Golf ever


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Leaked? 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco R

May 20th 2009 07:00
Volkswagen Scirocco R


It's a shame Volkswagen never released the sleek Scirocco coupe in Australia for fear it would harm the sales of the popular Golf-range. A new high-performance 'R' variant of the coupe is expected to make its official debut alongside a similar Golf-based version at the upcoming Nurburgring 24 hour endurance race


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Official: 2009 VW Golf Plus

December 8th 2008 03:00
2009 Volkswagen Golf Plus


The second generation Volkswagen Golf Plus (Plus for its raised MPV like roof-line) debuted at the recent Bologna Motor Show in Italy with sales starting in Europe in the second quarter of 2009


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Mk VI Volkswagen Golf receives Five-star Crash Rating

November 5th 2008 01:45
Volkswagen Golf Mk VI


The new sixth-generation Volkswagen Golf has been awarded a maximum five-star rating by the Euro NCAP crash test agency. Scoring 36 out of a possible 37 points for occupant protection, the new generation Golf will be one of the safest vehicles on our roads when it arrives on Australian shores next year


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Hi-Res VW Golf GTI MkVI images and video

October 6th 2008 04:55
Volkswagen Golf GTI MkVI


The new sixth-generation Volkswagen Golf GTI has made its international debut at the Paris Motor Show. Powered by a revised version of the excellent 2.0-litre TFSI engine, power is now at 155 kW (up from 147 kW) while torque remains the same at 280 Nm (available from just 1,800 rpm


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First pics: MkVI VW Golf GTI

September 25th 2008 05:00
Golf GTI MkVI


UK motoring journal AutoCar has spilled the beans on the much anticipated MkVI Golf GTI ahead of its planned debut at next week's Paris Motor Show and like the regular Golf, the new GTI also appears to have taken an evolutionary approach in styling with its redesigned front-end the largest immediate difference compared to the previous MkV generation


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Volkswagen Australia launches Golf GTI Pirelli microsite

September 9th 2008 04:30
Volkswagen Golf GTI Pirelli edition


The microsite may be asking us to 'register our interest' but as far as we're concerned, the launch of a Golf GTI Pirelli microsite isn't to gauge interest in such a model - it is all but a confirmation that this limited edition 'Rabbit' will be officially making its way down under as a run-out model before the launch of the Golf Mk VI


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Almost confirmed: Australia gets VW Golf GTI Pirelli Edition

August 22nd 2008 04:45
Volkswagen Golf GTi Pirelli Edition


The Volkswagen Golf GTI Pirelli edition which debuted at the international GTI Meeting at Wörthersee, Austria last May is due to arrive in Australian dealerships on or shortly after the 2008 Australian International Motor Show in October


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Official: 2009 Volkswagen Golf Mk VI

August 6th 2008 04:30
2009 Volkswagen Golf Mk VI


German automotive giants Volkswagen have officially released details and pictures of the new generation (Mk.VI) Golf ahead of its European launch in October followed by Africa, Asia, Australia and North America


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Teaser: Volkswagen Scirocco 'R' model?

July 1st 2008 06:00
Volkswagen Scirocco R36


Ever since the release of the new sporty Volkswagen Scirocco hatchback, many have predicted the inevitability of a hot 'R' performance model to be added to the line-up and it now appears that these rumours have been confirmed with this interesting teaser image doing the rounds on cyberspace


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Volkswagen Scirocco GT24

May 23rd 2008 06:15
Volkswagen Scirocco GT24


The Volkswagen Scirocco GT24 race car has made its debut at the Wörthersee Tour in Reifnitz (Karnten), Austria before taking to the famous Nurburgring in a 24-hour endurance race this weekend


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Volkswagen Scirocco 3D & Pursuit videos

April 16th 2008 11:00
Volkswagen Scirocco


Volkswagen has launched a pair of promotion videos as part of an online video campaign for the all-new Scirocco that made its official debut at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show earlier this year


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