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Posted: January 8th, 2009 | By Thomas Falkiner


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With the Volkswagen Golf V GTI setting such a high performance benchmark, VW has decided to take no prisoners with the development of their new Polo GTI destined for release in 2010. Looking a lot like the the new Golf VI, the quickest Polo in history has all the classical GTI design cues to make it an instant hit with the Wolfberg faithful. Rippling wheel arches, ribbons of red piping and a menacing black grille give it oodles of street presence, while a powerful 1.4TSI engine ensures both snappy and economical performance. Turbo and supercharged this 133 kW lump is good for 0-100 in seven seconds and produces a mere 150g/km in the emissions department. Utilising the capable chassis found on the current SEAT Ibiza, the new Polo GTI also promises dynamic handling thanks to beefed-up anti-roll bars, stiffer springs and an advanced traction control system. Let’s hope it’s as good as it sounds because this baby VW will face some serious competition from the new Ford Fiesta ST. Let the battle commence…

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Pictures sourced from Auto Express

 
 


Comments

 

Find Cars Online

January 16, 2009 at 10:55 am

This is really hot, I just hope that the price won’t be crazy

 

Myen

March 9, 2009 at 9:38 am

I am currently driving a polo GTi, I cannot wait for the new polo GTi to be released. it is realy lovely.

 

Auriel

March 26, 2009 at 11:52 am

I think is a great car with super nice features ,i liked its back design but i could say the same about front look,i hope vw can do way much better,otherwise is great.

 

Denzil Muthen

August 6, 2009 at 2:03 pm

This car looks awesome.Will be getting ready to trade in my current POLO GTi.

 

MOLEFE LEBALLO

December 17, 2009 at 11:11 am

THIS IS AWESOME

 

larn

December 20, 2009 at 4:20 am

OMG

 

Shidi

January 14, 2010 at 12:12 pm

I love this one, its yammy!!!!!!!

 

Grant Murphy

January 18, 2010 at 10:21 am

Still looks like a faclift….just like the Golf GTI VI.

 

Seriti

January 27, 2010 at 2:44 pm

I need to know if the “old” Polo is gonna phased out or what. Damn Im so in liove with that car.

 

Seriti

January 27, 2010 at 2:45 pm

I need to know if the “old” Polo is gonna be phased out or what. Damn Im so in liove with that car.

 

Thomas Falkiner

January 27, 2010 at 3:57 pm

Hi Sereti. Yes, indeed, the old Polo will and is in the process of being phased out.

 

Astro EM'M

January 29, 2010 at 10:36 am

old polo will not be phased out, it will be on the market

 

Elaine

February 10, 2010 at 3:42 pm

I’m not a Polo Fan, but this one – is beautifulO!!!!!!!! And I just love it.

 

Nqobile

February 11, 2010 at 11:30 am

mmmmmm,yaammm,Am inLove with this Car…

 

TeeZeR

February 11, 2010 at 3:49 pm

This looks more like a concept. These photos were around since the models that were deemed to be the 2010 Polo’s were published, of which the released ones were a bit different.

 

Thomas Falkiner

February 11, 2010 at 4:24 pm

Hi TeeZeR. Yes, these are concept pics but going on what the new Polo looks like, they’re probably quite an accurate representation of what the actual GTI will look like.

 

TeeZeR

February 15, 2010 at 3:38 pm

Cool Thomas. I’ve just bought my woman a Polo 1.4 comfortline, nice car indeed, i really love the interior. Amazingly enough, it has almost all the features that the 1.6 has, and it’s worth mentioning that these are standard. Never liked Polos, but that one stole my heart. I had an option to go for a fiesta, clio, mazda 2 and corsa. I dunno…we just loved it. Nice!

 

magnificent modise

February 17, 2010 at 3:32 pm

yeses this one is hoohoohot!!! i love it.gone for test drive

 

Wanda

February 18, 2010 at 2:12 pm

Is it going to be 3 doors, when is the realease date

 

Ivan Naidoo

March 1, 2010 at 12:32 pm

An attractive cart with a price

 

Bux

March 9, 2010 at 7:26 am

Its my time to buy a new car …Iam a Toyota man….(But what a joke about toyota,..- no car ,no colours,scaped some Auris model..)
I seen the Hy un dia Models (so much cheap plastic) that is why u get full house(everything)…

Now the NEW POLO 2010 – Have made me a change my mind form toyota to VW..
After the ROAD SHOW I changed my mind..
Iam even buying the AUTO –
Just Waiting to drive one
Its the most loving car from all sides and the inside is the place i want to be for hours on drive…

 

Jerry S.

March 13, 2010 at 8:51 am

I’m just in love with VW’s, the latest polo is beatiful. Will someone who is earning R6000 after deductions aford new polo? if yes how much will be the deposit, instalmen incl. insurance?.

 

polo gti was stolen

March 16, 2010 at 6:36 pm

We had a polo gti 2008 model stolen in midrand never to been seen again, even though there was nedstar. Just be carefull buying a Gti they are gr8 cars but get stolen like nobodys business. And @jerrys no a person earning R6000 net wont get one as our old one was R4500 pm and it only cost R220 000.

 

kone

March 31, 2010 at 5:41 pm

I loooove the new polo. I am a toyota fan but this time, i’m seriously reconcidering.

 

evodia

April 20, 2010 at 10:32 am

i love tha new polo gti, when is it coming to south africa?at what price?i cant wait any longer

 

c

May 17, 2010 at 8:41 am

My polo just goit stolen, please advise when will the new Polo GTI be launched in SA,

 

Puledi

May 28, 2010 at 1:07 pm

How much a person is supposed to earn in order to buy a new polo GTI. Im planning to buy a car June next year please advise.

 

HEMI 4 SHO GP

May 31, 2010 at 9:50 pm

The polo GTI its wow in terms of performance and its exterior look. For me to get is not the matter of how much must you earn, if you want it, go for it.

 

Sipho

September 8, 2010 at 1:04 pm

The new Polo Gti is worth waiting for… I wanted to buy Cross Polo but since seeing this GTI, makes me change my mind…

 

Wade

September 9, 2010 at 2:36 pm

anyones know the exact lauch date yet?

 

Car Doors

October 14, 2010 at 8:39 am

What a very good car. I hope its performance doesn’t disappoint me. I’ll add to my list of “my cars to be”. Its a good choice.

 

dudu

November 9, 2010 at 1:21 am

When is the launch date?

 

Auto Glass Plano

January 5, 2011 at 8:52 pm

Not sure if I like it or not, maybe it will grow on me, performance looks good tho.

 

Nicmaster

January 12, 2011 at 1:21 pm

Anyone who knows the exact lauch date yet?

 

Weah

January 26, 2011 at 1:26 pm

I had a 2006 Polo GTI, loved the car but sadly it just caught fire last weekend…will not mind getting the new Polo GTI.

 

GENE

February 25, 2011 at 3:46 pm

I TRIED EVERY DEALERSHIP IN GAUTENG & NOBODY CAN TELL ME WHEN IS THE GTI COMING TO SA THAT IS SO FRUSTRATING

 

Carl Garrison

December 27, 2012 at 11:16 am

When the new Polo GTI came out in 2010, I was so glad that our local bank had a promotion on certain type of loans, which includes car loans. I managed to secure a car loan that has a good interest rate, and the bank approved it quite fast. I have been driving Polo GTI since then, and I am so glad that I purchased it.



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