Volkswagen Group Malaysia today announced the arrival of the range-topping all new Polo GTi. Powered by Volkswagen’s turbo and super-charged 1.4 litre TSI petrol engine, the 2011 Polo GTI delivers 180bhp and a respectable 250Nm of torque from between 2000 and 4500rpm. Fuel consumption is listed at 6.1-l/100km, with carbon emissions of 139g/km. By comparison, the previous-generation 1.8-liter turbocharged Polo GTI, produced the same 180bhp, consumed 7.- l/100km of fuel and released 188g/km of CO2 – making this new Polo GTI 25 percent more fuel efficient and still equally powerful.
Weighing in at just 1184kg, the Polo GTI rockets to 100km/h in 6.9 seconds, going on to a top speed of 228km/h. the Polo GTI is driven at the front wheels with power transferred through a seven-speed DSG transmission. Upgraded sports suspension figures among the little GTI’s performance features, along with a self-locking electronic differential.
Differentiating the Polo GTI from a standard Polo is a new front fascia with a new honeycomb grille and horizontal red stripes, as well as a GTI badge, new headlights and optional LED running lights. Slightly bulging sills wrap around the sides to a new rear fascia with a small diffuser and dual chrome exhaust tips, finished off with a GTI badge replacing the Polo badge. A set of 17-inch wheels from the Golf GTI backed by red-painted brake calipers completes the look.
Inside, the new Polo GTI gets a flat-bottomed steering wheel with red accent stitching and manual shifting paddles, black trim and headliner, aluminum pedals and new, heavily bolstered sport seats. Volkswagen Malaysia will sell the 3 door Polo GTI at RM132,888.00 and a 5 door Polo GTI at RM135,888.00. 1st run supply is low as the global demand for the Polo GTI has been beyond expectations and so Malaysian buyers will need to rush quickly to get their cars early. A 5-year unlimited warranty and roadside assistance service is provided.
