GTI options list and specs released

[Souljak]

Hi guys, bit of a noob here.

I have put a deposit down for a new Polo GTI at my local dealer. Some confirmed info you might want to know.

Australia is planning a Dealer event in early October which will include a presentation of the new Polo Gti. Local pricing and rollout timeline will be revealed.

Today I was sent the confirmed options list on email:

Technical Summary

1.4 litre TSI petrol engine

Engine type: 4 cyl. inline direct injection twincharged petrol engine
Displacement: 1.4L/1390 cm³
Max. power: 132 @ 6200 rpm
Max. torque: 250 @ 2000 – 4500 rpm
Acceleration: 6.9 seconds 0-100km/h
Emissions standard: EU 5
Fuel consumption: 6.1L/100km combined (ADR 81/02)
Fuel type: Premium 98 RON
Transmission: 7 Speed Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG)
Drive: Front wheel drive with XDL
Suspension: Lowered sports suspension (15mm)
Brakes: Front and rear disc brakes with red brake calipers

Exterior Colours and Interior Trim

Candy White B4B4
Flash Red D8D8
Reflex Silver Metallic 8E8E
Shadow Blue Metallic P6P6
Deep Black Pearl Effect 2T2T
Jacky Black/Red sports cloth XE
Optional Alcantara/leatherette TZ



Volkswagen Polo GTI – Specification Summary


Model Code Model / Option Description
6R19V72/11 Polo GTI 3 Door 7 speed DSG
6R19V7/11 Polo GTI 5 Door 7 speed DSG

Polo GTI Standard Equipment Highlights

Available in 3 and 5 door bodystyles
Front, front side and curtain airbags (6)
ABS, EDL, ASR, Electronic Stabilisation Program (ESP) and Brake Assist
Extended electronic Differential Lock (XDL) and Hill Start Assist (HSA)
GTI body styling – body coloured lower front spoiler and rear roof spoiler, centre lower air
intake and radiator grille with black honeycomb inserts, radiator grille with two red trim strips,
dual exposed chrome exhaust tail pipes (left), rear bumper with black diffuser and side sill
panel extensions in black finish
Front fog lights and daytime driving lights
17“ Denver alloy wheels (4) with 215/40 R17 tyres and low tyre pressure indicator
Cruise control and Multi-Function Display (MFD)
Air conditioning, manual control
Multi-function leather steering wheel with gearshift paddles
Front centre armrest and carpet floor mats
RCD310 radio/MP3 compatible CD player with 6 speakers
Auxilary input audio socket for MP3 players
Chrome interior trim highlights and aluminium pedals
Front GTI sports seats with height adjustment
Underseat storage drawers
Remote central locking, power windows and power/heated door mirrors
Variable level luggage compartment floor and lighting
Front (2) and rear (1) reading lights

Options

Metallic/Pearl Effect paint
Anti-theft alarm system
Audio package
RCD510 touch screen radio, MP3 compatible SD card slot and 6 disc CD changer
Media Device Interface (MDI)
Alcantara/leatherette combination seat upholstery with heated front seats
Bi-xenon headlights with LED daytime driving lights
Comfort package
Rain sensing wipers
Automatically dimming rear-view mirror
Automatic climate control air conditioning

Just thought it might interest some people

[RedSky83]

Thanks, that kinda answers my question in the other thread.

Now... do I stick with my 77TSI DSG w/ upgrades or wait for the GTI

[Lima]

Thanks for that. Do you have any pricing info?

[Souljak]

Thanks for that. Do you have any pricing info?

No pricing yet. Im assuming all is going to be announced at the VW event in OCT. Taking a punt id say it will co-inside with the Australian Motor Show.

Im just happy there will be a 3 door option as thats what I would prefer. As for all the options I think it already comes with more than enough kit as standard. Maybe comfort pack, id prefer my own stereo and alarm and I actually want cloth seats.

[pologti18t]

Interesting... no sunroof option.

"Alcantara/leatherette combination seat upholstery with heated front seats "

Hmmm... no natural materials in that mix... pass! (leatherette = vinyl or similar)

White polo with audio and comfort pack for me please.

[RedSky83]

Interesting... no sunroof option.

Dammit!

Just called my dealer and asked about my 77TSI, apparently they're delayed and it won't be here until late Nov at the earliest. Told them to put my name down for info on the GTI, if I like the price I can apply my deposit to a GTI at no extra cost. If I don't, I'll stick with the standard Polo.

Cheering

[cm10]

Thanks for posting the details- had heard also preview was October, so very great o hear same from another source. I was also told a Feb/March date for receiving the GTI though - have you been given any dates other than October?

[cm10]

Dammit!

Just called my dealer and asked about my 77TSI, apparently they're delayed and it won't be here until late Nov at the earliest. Told them to put my name down for info on the GTI, if I like the price I can apply my deposit to a GTI at no extra cost. If I don't, I'll stick with the standard Polo.

Cheering

Me too - but my delivery is now not until Jan 2011 - seriously looking at the GTI.

[cm10]

Great clip on youtube of a candy white polo GTI ploughing around in snow - worth a look. YouTube - Volkswagen Polo GTI at Geneva 2010 on OVERDRIVE

[BR @ ON]

Nice! Must get those Xenon lights! hope they fit standard Polos...

[pologti18t]

Thanks for posting the details- had heard also preview was October, so very great o hear same from another source. I was also told a Feb/March date for receiving the GTI though - have you been given any dates other than October?

Why would they release the car and prices in Oct but not have it in the showrooms until Feb/Mar next year?

[Buller_Scott]

thanks for that info.....

6.1L / 100kms, and available in both 3 door and 5 door?

verrrrrrrrrrrry interesting....

it'll be interesting to see what the prices do, what with XDL, HSA & gear shift paddles as standard.....

[Souljak]

Im still being told “late 2010” from my dealer, but if it drags into 2011 so be it. I don’t think though if it is 2011 that to announce pricing in October would be too unusual. Ford have already announced local Focus RS pricing and that’s not arriving to next year I believe.

I know there has been a lot of discussion regarding how much higher price will be over the current outgoing model but I don’t think it will be too outrageous. While I think its safe to say there will be a premium price over the old one, but as an example DSG as a current $2500 option doesn’t necessarily translate to $2500 above current model. You could argue that as its standard equipment costs are driven down. Either way I have my budget set aside, worst case scenario I can always get my deposit back. But lets use the Focus XR5 as an example. You can get them for 34/35k drive away.

Example:
XR5’s 2.5L, 0-100 6.8sec with 320Nm torque
vs
GTI’s 1.4L, 0-100 6.9 sec with 250Nm torque

When you look at it from that perspective to price the GTI mid 30’s on road VW in my opinion are really going to have to try hard to justify the price.

[Corey_R]

I think some of the BEST NEWS about that spec list is that they're offering it in a 3 door model!!! wooo!!!!

But yes, I'm surprised that there is no full leather interior, and that there is no mention of the Panoramic sunroof, nor of a Sat Nav option (even if it were just the RNS-315).
With the only "leather" option being leatherette/alcantara, I'd definitely be going to an aftermarket leather specialist instead.

[pologti18t]

I think some of the BEST NEWS about that spec list is that they're offering it in a 3 door model!!! wooo!!!!

But yes, I'm surprised that there is no full leather interior, and that there is no mention of the Panoramic sunroof, nor of a Sat Nav option (even if it were just the RNS-315).
With the only "leather" option being leatherette/alcantara, I'd definitely be going to an aftermarket leather specialist instead.

The leatherette/Alcantara option is the same as that available in the 1.2TSI.