Polo R getting closer

[Sharkie]

Not a green camo singlet but definatley shorts and thongs

I doubt this is an R prototype, but it is interesting seeing the lead running out of the hatch, down under the car......

Have a closer look at the rear suspension and wheel arches and you will see it is definately not a stock GTI ..... this is in the vein of all prototypes and Autoexpress are rarely incorrect in their spottings and I bet you they have other inside info into what is in there .....

I doubt AWD, but will love it if it comes with it.

[Hooti3]

By the time this is released or even available here it will most likely be 2013. Long way off yet.

[Molotov]

I've placed an order with VW. Got my VIN and the boat arrives in 2015

[pologti18t]

and is likely to replace the 1.8-litre TSI engine in the VW line-up which is currently one of the oldest and most inefficient engines

It is? I thought it was only a recent addition to the Audi/VW range (Passat, Audi A4)
And why would it need 155kw if you wanted "efficiency"?

Autoexpress, like usual, are pulling something out of thin air.

This could just be an AWD version of the polo under test. Much like the Audi A1 AWD.

[Buller_Scott]

do we need AWD, and the extra weight it implies, in a car in this segment?

or would it be nice to stop the whole "yup, let's make a fcking hatchback weigh ONE POINT SIX TONNES (RS3)", and work on getting the cars lighter and more communicative with the driver?

[pog]

By the time this is released or even available here it will most likely be 2013. Long way off yet.

Then a further 1 year waiting list.

[iigx]

I've placed an order with VW. Got my VIN and the boat arrives in 2015

Sorry but due to unprecedented demand for your car it now won't arrive in Australia until 2074.

[Hail22]

Sorry but due to unprecedented demand for your car it now won't arrive in Australia until 2074.

I'm sorry but you forgot to factor in the U.K the tea and crumpet lovers come first tisk tisk tisk make that 2076

[VWindahouse]

Great, just in time for my 100th birthday!!

[h100vw]

24 years after my driving licence runs out.... Chuff.

Gavin