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Volkswagen’s taken the wraps off its all-new Polo GTI ahead of the central entrance at the Geneva Motor Show, as well as whilst a hotted up induce appears to be the scaled down chronicle of the Golf brethren, it’s some-more clinging to a original GTI’s ethos than its incomparable sibling.

Sharing an engine with the SEAT Ibiza Cupra, a Polo GTI packs a 178 horsepower and 184 pound-foot punch from the turbo- and supercharged 1.4-liter gasoline-powered 4. VW’s XDS differential receives energy from a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox, permitting the GTI to scoot to 60 in 6.9 seconds as well as on to a top speed of 163 mph.

Pricing hasn’t been set for a European ma rketplace yet, though expect a GTI to carry a ?18,000 sticker when it arrives in Aug. And if VW decides to lift the trigger as well as move the Polo to a U.S., here’s anticipating the GTI can hide on board the boat. Press recover after a jump.

Gallery:2011 Volkswagen Polo GTI

Show full PR textFAST, CLEAN AS WELL AS CROOK THAN EVER: BRANDNEW POLO GTI UNVEILED

The brandnew Polo GTI has been unveiled, promising to be a fastest, many focussed as well as cleanest opening Polo yet produced.

The original opening variant of the Polo was denounced in 1986 in the form of a G40 Coup? – a automobile which mixed the fast-revving, 113 PS, supercharged engine with a low kerbweight and sensory responses.

Fast forward 24 years and the brandnew Polo GTI bears similarities with a G40. During its heart is a 1.4-litre TSI engine which uses the supercharger from idle by to 3,000 rpm during that point a turbocharger cuts in to yield progress. The result is an output of 180 PS during 6,200 rpm as well as 184 lbs ft of torque from 2,000 rpm which, when aligned with a 1,184 kg kerbweight, allows the Polo GTI to accelerate from rest to 62 mph in 6.9 seconds prior to reaching the top speed of 142 mph.

Notwithstanding the keen concentration upon performance, the brandnew Polo GTI is able of delivering 47 mpg on the combined cycle while emitting only 139 g/km of CO2.

The TSI engine is linked to the compact seven-speed, twin-clutch DSG gearbox that channels drive through the front axle. In addition, a Polo GTI is fitted with the XDS differential, an electronic cross-axle traction control system for softened traction and doing. The XDS complement is the functional prolongation of the electronic limited slip differential (EDL) that is a partial of a standard ESP system.

In sequence to whet responses, the Polo GTI is fitted with brandnew springs and dampers which formula in a 15 mm lower float tallness than a conventional Polo.

Similarto its Golf GTI sibling, the Polo GTI facilities poignant aesthetic changes. THE new front bumper featuring a deep airdam is assimilated by a honeycombe grille component with horizontal red strips and a s imple GTI pinnedtoken. New headlight units complete with a option of LED using lights lend a Polo GTI an commanding new look.

Further back, the pointed sill prolongation wraps around a lower corner of the body while during a behind a brandnew rear fender features a small diffuser and the pair of chrome-tipped exhausts. A Polo badge is transposed by a simple ‘GTI’ version.

Eventually, the set of 17-inch wheels matching to those fitted to the Golf GTI are propitious along with the set of red stop callipers.

A changes continue inside the Polo GTI with revised dials, the brandnew, flat-bottomed GTI steering wheel finish with tiny gearshift paddles as well as contrasting red stitching, aluminium pedals and brand new, heavily bolstered front sports seats finished in tartan trim. Subtle gloss black trim covers a centre console whilst the headlining is now accomplished in black.

The brandnew Polo GTI is due to arrive in the UK in a summer at which indicate pricing as well as selection will be voiced.