New Polo GTI revealed ahead of Geneva

[Corey_R]

Aaah thanks. Do they have another 1.2L which is only 3 cylinder? Cause when I was looking at the new Polo at least two different car magazines from the UK said 3 cylinder!

[Buller_Scott]

could you be referring to 1.2l 3 cyl polo diesel?

[Flighter]

Aaah thanks. Do they have another 1.2L which is only 3 cylinder? Cause when I was looking at the new Polo at least two different car magazines from the UK said 3 cylinder!

Yes, and it's the same capacity, so the confusion is understandable. It produces 44kW instead of the 77kW the TSI version puts out.

[stormshark]

Wouldn't bother me at all, I want a 5 door with DSG anyway. I can understand how it would disappoint others though...

Y me too, would have to consider this little beast and the golf gtd when its time to replace the Gt Sport!

[Corey_R]

Yes, and it's the same capacity, so the confusion is understandable. It produces 44kW instead of the 77kW the TSI version puts out.

lol! Aaah - ok, that'd be what the confusion is for then. Thanks for clearing that up Flighter

[Buller_Scott]

Y me too, would have to consider this little beast and the golf gtd when its time to replace the Gt Sport!

is the gtd confirmed for aus?

that's going to be one cracker of a car. might not have awesome 0-100 times but it'll slay rolling start/ in the hills.

[Corey_R]

is the gtd confirmed for aus?

Yes, the Polo GTI, Golf GTD, and Golf R were all confirmed at the same time

[Timbo]

Golf R & GTD will be available around June/July, IIRC

Although, from what I've read, the GTD will be pretty much the same as the current GT TDI

[Corey_R]

Although, from what I've read, the GTD will be pretty much the same as the current GT TDI

Really? I got the impression it's got more in common with the current GTI?!

Edit: Although I guess that could be just interior and exterior cosmetic similarities with the current GTI... I've not much interest in the GTD to be honest

[team_v]

Really? I got the impression it's got more in common with the current GTI?!

Edit: Although I guess that could be just interior and exterior cosmetic similarities with the current GTI... I've not much interest in the GTD to be honest

Power/torque figures etc are similar to the GT TDI.

Aesthetic/cosmetic's and mechanicals (XDL) are similar to the mk6 GTI

[pog]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfAo-hec2Cw&feature=related

Great video of it in the flesh - up and close. Top speed is 280km/h

[Catfish]

The wheels appear to still be 5 x 100. Anyone know for sure?

Also, what's with the external wire clips on the front brake callipers? I notice that the new Golf gti has these too ...............