Next Polo GTi - When and what?

**Disciple** · 23-03-2014, 01:42 PM

Does anyone have any info on the next Polo GTi? When it will be released and what the specs will be etc? I've heard it's going back to a 1.8L, more specifically, the EA888 1.8L from Audi?

And for that matter, more info about the Polo R? The S1 has been released as 170kW/370Nm, 6 speed manual only. Will it be much the same, or come optional with a DSG?

Interested to hear.

Cheers.

**andrew7** · 24-03-2014, 08:23 AM

Surprised no one has intel on this? No love for the next gen Polo Gti...

**Dutch77** · 24-03-2014, 09:31 AM

The face lifted Polo GTI isn't too far away, although I don't think it looks all that different to the current one. I did read that they would be adding a manual option however.

On the flipside while the S1 is manual only for now, Audi are not ruling out a DSG version.. or an even more powerful RS1 down the track.

**DETROITCANDY** · 24-03-2014, 10:19 AM

Originally Posted by Dutch77

The face lifted Polo GTI isn't too far away, although I don't think it looks all that different to the current one. I did read that they would be adding a manual option however.

On the flipside while the S1 is manual only for now, Audi are not ruling out a DSG version.. or an even more powerful RS1 down the track.

Latest 'Wheels' magazine claims slight power increase (6kw?), ditching the supercharger, new 1.4lt. turbo, manual option for the first time and mechanical differential that's optional on the new golf Gti. I'm a bit dubious about those claims, I'd expect a non DOD variation of the 1.6lt in the Blue GT (we don't get here) to reach those type of power claims. On a side note there is an interesting comparison in the current Motor mag pitting the 6R Polo against the latest Clio RS and Fiesta ST, the old Polo holds its own still in most categories against it's newer rivals (still it's quicker to 100? wtf).

**alexaescht** · 24-03-2014, 02:12 PM

Originally Posted by DETROITCANDY

Latest 'Wheels' magazine claims slight power increase (6kw?), ditching the supercharger, new 1.4lt. turbo, manual option for the first time and mechanical differential that's optional on the new golf Gti. I'm a bit dubious about those claims, I'd expect a non DOD variation of the 1.6lt in the Blue GT (we don't get here) to reach those type of power claims. On a side note there is an interesting comparison in the current Motor mag pitting the 6R Polo against the latest Clio RS and Fiesta ST, the old Polo holds its own still in most categories against it's newer rivals (still it's quicker to 100? wtf).

Polo BlueGT uses a 1.4 COD not a 1.6.

**amazeer** · 24-03-2014, 05:48 PM

I've already spammed VWA saying I want a 3 door manual gti and they have to bring it. I checked out UK pricing and 3 doors are about 97% the cost of 4 doors minus another $2500 for deleting the DSG. Should come at a good price with the added bonus of reliability. Wont hold my breath but I'd appreciate the tartan interior being a no cost option so I can delete it too.

**readerr0r** · 24-03-2014, 05:52 PM

Originally Posted by amazeer

I've already spammed VWA saying I want a 3 door manual gti and they have to bring it. I checked out UK pricing and 3 doors are about 97% the cost of 4 doors minus another $2500 for deleting the DSG. Should come at a good price with the added bonus of reliability. Wont hold my breath but I'd appreciate the tartan interior being a no cost option so I can delete it too.

Very high chance 3dr polo won't exist past this model, Audi and VWA haven't released 3-door versions of any of their new models here...

Edit: 3 Door GTI has been dropped :'(

**amazeer** · 25-03-2014, 06:31 PM

Well that sucks, I was using that as a stretch goal to put it within my budget.

I blame the Up! for being a 3 door. Where are they made so we can blow up the factory. Silly car with silly name and crazy engine harmonics. I still cant believe they sell.

**Bessos** · 25-03-2014, 07:11 PM

Reading articles and speaking to my local dealer, I've been told it is going to be the same twin charged engine which has been tweaked to 196bhp (not sure what this is in Kw) with the option of a manual or dsg!! I was also told it will have a similar if not the same diff as the golf.