The new Volkswagen Polo GTI comes with a 1.4 L TSI engine generating 180 horse-power and 6.200 rpm and 184 lb.-ft. of torque. Volkswagen Polo GTI can reach 100/kmh in only 6.90, with a top sped of 228 km/h. This high-performance engine is coupled to a 7-speed, twin-clutch DSG gearbox. To improve traction and handling, the Polo GTI is also fitted with a XDS differential and a electronic cross-axle traction control system.
Volkswagen is planning to localise its yet-to-be launched hatchback, Polo, to the extent of 50 per cent.
The company currently sells four models Passat, Jetta, Beetle and Touareg in the country. These are primarily imported products with the assembly done at Indian facilities.
The acclaimed Volkswagen DSG (Direct Shift Gearbox) has evolved from a humble 6-speed into a new compact 7-speed and undergone a thorough revision in the process.
Volkswagen India has announced the commencement of Polo Cup India from 19th June 2010. This is the 1st season of the Polo Cup in India. VW India has also launched the official website dedicated to the Polo Cup India 2010.
The Polo Cup India will celebrate its world debut in the 2010 JK National Championship and will have six races in total. Polo Cup India’s first race of the season on June 19th June 2010 will be followed by races each month until December.
We’ve been hearing about the compact Audi A1 for a while, and now we have our first official spy shots of the small hatchback. The A1 will be a likely competitor to the Mini Cooper, and as you can see from the photos taken outside of Audi headquarters in Munich, Germany, it will first be released as a three-door hatchback model with a five-door version to follow.
Volkswagen announced that it is aiming to sell 1,00,000 cars annually in India by 2014.
The German luxury car maker said that the launch of its Volkswagen Polo in both hatchback and sedan variants in India will help the company boost up its sales in India.
On the light and fluffy front the folks over at The German Car Blog have come across some breaking news. Apparently, Volkswagen are said to be working on a new logo that they hope to debut on the Golf VI.
The new Polo GTI shows that premium versions are viable, no matter what the market segment. Looks a lot like the Golf GTI in many ways. Powered by a 160 hp turbocharged 1.8 liter engine, and pulls a an 8.2 second 0-62 mph time.
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