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Adrian Paton2011 Volkswagen Polo GTI Revealed
February 18th 2010 18:00
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.
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.
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.
[Source: Volkswagen]
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