NEW GTI for oz is 5 door coming ?

[pologti18t]

pologti18t; thanks for providing this info, greatly appreciated.

I can't understand why Volkswagen would release a standard GTi at the show and not show off the new lights, comfort pack, stereo given that people would be interested in these. Like everyone else, I am annoyed at Volkswagen loading a 'Show your Interest' brochure on the website in line with the motor show; when we were expecting pricing and potentially cars post the show.

As for the car at the show with the shallow boot; there wasn't any extra bracing items in the car was there? Not that you would need it 132kw, but just a thought.

I think its wise for VW to show the stock car. Nothing worse than a car catching your eye at the show only to find its loads with 10K of options

The shallow boot I think is caused by VW reserving enough space so that you can put your flat 17inch rim/tyre under the floor. It is currently fitted with a space saver and a massive foam container for tools/jack. I assume you could remove that an fit the false floor like the 1,2 TSI etc.

As for the wait for cars... could i be cynical in thinking that maybe VWA is waiting for South Africa to start building 5door GTIs so they can ship them here rather than sourcing from Germany.

[Zeke]

So now we have to wait till November for VWA to release pricing and Configs on the POLO GTI . By the time anyone gets their bum in one of these one of the accessories we'll need will be a wheel chair or walker.
I'm Sick and tired of car companies releasing in europe then allowing Australian motor jouno's to drive them then telling us that they're slated for downunder but can't give us pricing and then when they finally show it at the Sydney motor show 6 months after release in europe still can't give us pricing. I'm now gonna wait for the pricing and configs on the A1 and if it comes within 3-4K of the Polo i'm going Audi. Sorry VWA to late with to little info, the A1's gonna steal a lot of sales off your lame asses .

[FJ Steve]

So now we have to wait till November for VWA to release pricing and Configs on the POLO GTI . By the time anyone gets their bum in one of these one of the accessories we'll need will be a wheel chair or walker.
I'm Sick and tired of car companies releasing in europe then allowing Australian motor jouno's to drive them then telling us that they're slated for downunder but can't give us pricing and then when they finally show it at the Sydney motor show 6 months after release in europe still can't give us pricing. I'm now gonna wait for the pricing and configs on the A1 and if it comes within 3-4K of the Polo i'm going Audi. Sorry VWA to late with to little info, the A1's gonna steal a lot of sales off your lame asses .

As Polo GTI pricing hasn't been released yet, how would you know if your prospective A1 is 3-4K within the Polo price?

[Allegiance]

I haven't read a couple of pages so forgive me if this is a repost, but here are the A1 details:

Audi A1 1.4 TFSI Attraction 6-speed manual - $29,900
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI Attraction 7-speed S tronic - $ 32,250

Audi A1 1.4 TFSI Ambition 6-speed manual - $32,650
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI Ambition 7-speed S tronic - $35,000

AIMS 2010 Update - 2011 Audi A1 Australian Pricing And Specifications | Reviews | Prices | Australian specifications

[FJ Steve]

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.

Mated to Audi's seven-speed S tronic transmission, the 1.4 TSI reaches 100km/h in a sharper 8.9 seconds, with a top speed of 200km/h.
A six-speed manual transmission is also available with the 1.4 TSI, getting the A1 from zero to 100km/h in 9.2 seconds.

hey Zeke...I see your A1 and raise you a Polo GTI.

[Zeke]

hey Zeke...I see your A1 and raise you a Polo GTI.

Some of us get so wrapped up in 0-100 times. Most of the time I'm going 0-60 or 80-100 . The time differences in gear are more relevent and going 80-100 there's probably about .25 of a second in it . I'd like to see 0-60 , 80-100 times quoted as this is more real world and once again going 0-60 there's probably only 0.5 of a second in it . Still when the 132kw A1 gets here there'll be nothing in it bar the pricing uplift for the Audi, but some of that should come back to you on the resale.
All I can say is that the POLO GTI better be under 32K .

[Transporter]

I haven't read a couple of pages so forgive me if this is a repost, but here are the A1 details:

Audi A1 1.4 TFSI Attraction 6-speed manual - $29,900
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI Attraction 7-speed S tronic - $ 32,250

Audi A1 1.4 TFSI Ambition 6-speed manual - $32,650
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI Ambition 7-speed S tronic - $35,000

AIMS 2010 Update - 2011 Audi A1 Australian Pricing And Specifications | Reviews | Prices | Australian specifications

I don't think that the prices were released, yet.

[BR @ ON]

Just saw one at the Sydney motor show today.

Not as exciting as the Golf GTI Adidas

[phaeton]

Polo GTI at AIMS 2010

[BR @ ON]

Yes, I noticed it too on Saturday, but didn't take any pictures

So, apart from the badge, and the Grille. It is so hard to be differentiated from a standard Polo...

And the headlights is different from the huge posters that was hanging off the wall?

[phaeton]

Yes, I noticed it too on Saturday, but didn't take any pictures

So, apart from the badge, and the Grille. It is so hard to be differentiated from a standard Polo...

And the headlights is different from the huge posters that was hanging off the wall?

Bi-Xenon with LED is an optional extra

[BR @ ON]

Bi-Xenon with LED is an optional extra

Oh, Thank.

An option must be ticked!!!

[Allegiance]

It has a temp gauge! It also has the full MFD.

[William_Foster]

Thanks for the pictures and the information.

Interesting that the temp gauge made it to the GTI; its no show on other Polos was discussed at some length on one of the other threads.

[Giallorosso]

Guy there tonight said seats are available in tartan (standard), mesh cloth and leather options.

It is a nice upgrade over the 9N, the interior feels a bit more classy, much more like a Golf. Fit and finish in the 9N is pretty good, but this is better.

Not sure I like the look of the back though...