Volkswagen Polo GTI review

Volkswagen Polo GTI review

Volkswagen Polo GTI review

We drove the new (facelifted) version of the Volkswagen Polo GTI.

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Content

7.779 -> I really wanted to do that. It's a GTI after all. Not the Golf GTI, but its little brother: the Polo GTI.
15.882 -> The Polo got a facelift with new safety features.
19.573 -> If you flip the car and land it back on its feet, there's post-collision braking.
25.469 -> After the stunt it'll brake.
28.769 -> There are new engines with 14% additional tax liability, but that's not interesting.
35.436 -> Maybe a little bit, but this GTI is the bomb.
41.874 -> The previous GTI had a 1.4 twin-charger; a turbo and a supercharger.
48.293 -> These engines aren't known for their reliability. VW realizes that now.
54.697 -> This car got upsizing for the first time. It got a bigger engine; a 1.8 TSI.
64.23 -> It's derived from the Golf GTI engine, the EA888.
69.957 -> I don't know what you need the code for, but some people like to hear it.
75.513 -> 189 hp and 236 ft lb torque is nice. This isn't a heavy car.
85.175 -> Even in 6th and 5th gear at lower rpm it wants to go.
92.044 -> The engine doesn't sound exciting. We don't have the sports package.
98.36 -> It'll give the car a sound symposer generator or whatever, making more noise.
107.019 -> It won't be exciting; it's still a 4-cylinder.
115.277 -> The performance is fun. 0-62 mph in 6.7 seconds.
121.522 -> The top speed is 147 mph.
135.427 -> And, nowadays it's available with a manual gearbox.
139.219 -> The previous GTI only had a DSG, which is still available now.
143.784 -> Stick shift in a hot hatch is fun. Yes, the DSG is more efficient.
151.285 -> It shifts super fast, which you can't do yourself. Unless you work for Autoblog.
162.102 -> When you forget to declutch.
165.568 -> The DSG is fantastic.
168.007 -> The engineer responsible for the suspension was bragging during the presentation.
179.108 -> Now I'm driving it, I don't think its boring.
182.828 -> The handling could be sharper, but when you lift in a corner the rear will step out.
190.256 -> Especially on this slippery asphalt in Spain, going downhill. It moves more than I thought.
209.312 -> On the outside and inside it's a real GTI with all its embellishments.
215.176 -> Of course there's the plaid seats (fabric is standard), a GTI steering wheel; it's pretty.
222.864 -> I think the dashboard is outdated compared to other VW products, but the materials are great.
231.419 -> On the outside... The red line in the grille and headlights, GTI badges, 2 exhausts...
238.997 -> I think it's finished. The car has some competition.
244.197 -> Clio, Fiesta, and let me think... Cars like that. I think it's grown up.
255.733 -> I think the Fiesta handles better, but this is a VW. You notice this in the little things.
262.287 -> The satnav has mirror link. I didn't get to try it, but it works well.
268.646 -> The Polo is the first car in its class which has optional LED headlights.
274.8 -> That says everything.
277.449 -> Prices. With stick shift its over 24,000 euros in the Netherlands, with DSG a little over 25,000 euros.
284.306 -> An extra set of doors costs 500 euros extra.
289.986 -> I think that if you don't have a big family or a bigger car, there's no reason to get a 14% Polo or Golf.
302.38 -> Or even the 7% Golf GTE. This is really fun to drive.
307.083 -> Yes, it has 25% additional tax liability. That sounds expensive, but the car is only 25k.
312.884 -> Ticking some boxes won't drive the price up that much.
316.58 -> It gets you a very nice car.
326.2 -> Subs - Maru

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DBaC5ORa8RU