Next Polo GTi - When and what?

[Disciple]

Does anyone have any info on the next Polo GTi? When it will be released and what the specs will be etc? I've heard it's going back to a 1.8L, more specifically, the EA888 1.8L from Audi?

And for that matter, more info about the Polo R? The S1 has been released as 170kW/370Nm, 6 speed manual only. Will it be much the same, or come optional with a DSG?

Interested to hear.

Cheers.

[andrew7]

Surprised no one has intel on this? No love for the next gen Polo Gti...

[Dutch77]

The face lifted Polo GTI isn't too far away, although I don't think it looks all that different to the current one. I did read that they would be adding a manual option however.

On the flipside while the S1 is manual only for now, Audi are not ruling out a DSG version.. or an even more powerful RS1 down the track.

[DETROITCANDY]

The face lifted Polo GTI isn't too far away, although I don't think it looks all that different to the current one. I did read that they would be adding a manual option however.

On the flipside while the S1 is manual only for now, Audi are not ruling out a DSG version.. or an even more powerful RS1 down the track.

Latest 'Wheels' magazine claims slight power increase (6kw?), ditching the supercharger, new 1.4lt. turbo, manual option for the first time and mechanical differential that's optional on the new golf Gti. I'm a bit dubious about those claims, I'd expect a non DOD variation of the 1.6lt in the Blue GT (we don't get here) to reach those type of power claims. On a side note there is an interesting comparison in the current Motor mag pitting the 6R Polo against the latest Clio RS and Fiesta ST, the old Polo holds its own still in most categories against it's newer rivals (still it's quicker to 100? wtf).

[alexaescht]

Latest 'Wheels' magazine claims slight power increase (6kw?), ditching the supercharger, new 1.4lt. turbo, manual option for the first time and mechanical differential that's optional on the new golf Gti. I'm a bit dubious about those claims, I'd expect a non DOD variation of the 1.6lt in the Blue GT (we don't get here) to reach those type of power claims. On a side note there is an interesting comparison in the current Motor mag pitting the 6R Polo against the latest Clio RS and Fiesta ST, the old Polo holds its own still in most categories against it's newer rivals (still it's quicker to 100? wtf).

Polo BlueGT uses a 1.4 COD not a 1.6.

[amazeer]

I've already spammed VWA saying I want a 3 door manual gti and they have to bring it. I checked out UK pricing and 3 doors are about 97% the cost of 4 doors minus another $2500 for deleting the DSG. Should come at a good price with the added bonus of reliability. Wont hold my breath but I'd appreciate the tartan interior being a no cost option so I can delete it too.

[readerr0r]

I've already spammed VWA saying I want a 3 door manual gti and they have to bring it. I checked out UK pricing and 3 doors are about 97% the cost of 4 doors minus another $2500 for deleting the DSG. Should come at a good price with the added bonus of reliability. Wont hold my breath but I'd appreciate the tartan interior being a no cost option so I can delete it too.

Very high chance 3dr polo won't exist past this model, Audi and VWA haven't released 3-door versions of any of their new models here...

Edit: 3 Door GTI has been dropped :'(

[amazeer]

Well that sucks, I was using that as a stretch goal to put it within my budget.

I blame the Up! for being a 3 door. Where are they made so we can blow up the factory. Silly car with silly name and crazy engine harmonics. I still cant believe they sell.

[Bessos]

Reading articles and speaking to my local dealer, I've been told it is going to be the same twin charged engine which has been tweaked to 196bhp (not sure what this is in Kw) with the option of a manual or dsg!! I was also told it will have a similar if not the same diff as the golf.

[amazeer]

The german site has pictures of 3 doors. Der Polo - Ausstattungsvarianten < Der neue Polo - der Kleinwagen von Volkswagen < Modelle

[ATYPIC]

The german site has pictures of 3 doors

That means absolutely diddly squat. We are not in Germany.

[readerr0r]

That means absolutely diddly squat. We are not in Germany.

Yes Germany also has a 3-door Golf GTI, Golf R, A3, and S3. None of which we get now :\

[bigfoot]

196bhp (not sure what this is in Kw)

divide hp by 1.34 = 146kw

[andrew7]

Reading articles and speaking to my local dealer, I've been told it is going to be the same twin charged engine which has been tweaked to 196bhp (not sure what this is in Kw) with the option of a manual or dsg!! I was also told it will have a similar if not the same diff as the golf.

Thought they were using a different engine? One would hope they have the oil consumption issue dealt with if they carry over the existing GTI engine.

[GUM80Y]

divide hp by 1.34 = 146kw

Thought I'd add my 2c.

I can't wait for the new one to be honest, having test driven the current 6R Polo GTI only yesterday, I can comfortably say I don't think it needs any more power. The new differential would be interesting as I did notice torque steer and the ESP warning light when putting down the power coming out of the corners.

AutoCar and a number of other sources say the power output will be bumped from 132 to 141kw and that it will be released with a 6 speed manual transmission version that should lower the RRP by $2500.

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