Powerful yet efficient – Volkswagen India launches Polo GT TSI
Today, as rumoured last week, Volkswagen India launched the most powerful Polo yet in the country, the GT TSI. Combining the 1.2-litre 77Kw (104bhp) TSI engine widely available in Europe with a seven-speed DSG gearbox, the Polo GT TSI offers ‘maximum power and minimum consumption’, and is priced at Rs 7.99 lakhs ex-showroom, Delhi. Mechanically the same as the UK’s Polo SEL with the same engine, the Polo GT TSI develops 175Nm (129lb ft) of torque between 1500-4100rpm.
Although looking little different to the standard car on which it’s based, the Polo GT TSI’s visual nuances are there if you look hard enough. ‘Estrada’ 15-inch alloy wheels with 185/60 R15 tyres, black headlamps, a chrome ‘GT’ grille badge, and ‘GT TSI’ kickplates hint at the car’s sporty nature. Inside, there’s ‘Milan’ upholstery, a leather-trimmed multifunction steering wheel, aluminium pedals, ‘Climatronic’ automatic air-conditioning, and RCD 320 music system with USB/SD/Bluetooth/Aux-in and four speakers. Exterior colours are limited to three: Candy White, Flash Red, and Deep Black.
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