there volkswagen polo historically it always was in the shadow of Golf. If the latter had the right to do so special and sports versionssimple GTi to the most exclusive R versions (entered on Golf 4 R32V6 3.2 241 hp), which continue to provide today the model’s most powerful offering (current eighth generation in The R version develops 333 horsepower), it was never the same for the Polo it was had to “make do” with generations of GTi versions. The first of them dates back to 1998, on the Polo III. That year, Volkswagen added a to its city car A 1.6-liter unit with a capacity of 125 horsepower. Its appearance was more muscular, with specific rims, bumpers and side skirts. It was a story that continues because the next three generations were offered in this version.
The GTi is still here
The sixth and current generation, released in 2017, was no exception.. After restyling in 2021, its 2.0-liter TSi gasoline unit increased power to 207 horsepowerand its torque is 320 Nm. Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h takes 6.5 seconds. maximum speed 240 km/h. It comes standard with a sports tuned chassiswith protection lowered by 1.5 cm. Volkswagen also equipped a radical version of their city car a electronic differential lock, to improve stability and handling at high speeds. It is also a converted version which includes matrix LED headlights as standard, a Travel Assist system that provides Level 2 autonomous driving, an 8-inch touchscreen and several driver assistance systems normally reserved for the premium segment.
25 years, it’s time to celebrate
Already exclusive, this Polo GTi will now become even more so. A few weeks after the anniversary of the Golf R32, Today, Volkswagen is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its legendary Bombinette ! The Polo GTi offers itself for this occasion special issue “25d anniversary”. She will be limited to 2500 copies. Compared to the standard GTi, it inherits the distinctive honeycomb grille and a new body color (optional) Ascot Grey.
The roof, mirrors and 18-inch wheels (also unpublished) are finished in black. Red brake calipersand chrome exhaust pipes. Aboard, black leather seats with red stitching and embroidered GTi logo. Door thresholds now fit monogram “One of 2500”. to remind you of the exclusivity of this edition. “Quarter century” Polo GTi will be available in France in autumn 2023.
Source: Auto Plus
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