Volkswagen Australia has announced the pricing and specification of its six-generation Polo GTI, which is set to go on sale locally in August.
Priced from $30,990, the Polo 6 GTI puts out 147kW/320Nm from its new 2.0-litre turbo four-cylinder engine – the same power as the Mark V Golf GTI but with an extra 40Nm of torque.
At launch, the new Polo GTI is available only with a 6-speed DSG transmission.
The Polo 6 GTI comes standard with:
- 2.0 TSI engine with 147kW/320Nm
- 17-inch Milton Keynes alloy wheels
- Clark tartan trim
- Sport Select suspension with Driving Profile Selection
- Extended Electronic Differential Lock (XDL)
- Front Assist with City Emergency Brake (City EB) and pedestrian monitoring
- Low tyre pressure indicator
- Rear View Camera (RVC)
- Multi-Function Display (MFD Plus)
- Leather multi-function sports steering wheel with gearshift paddles
- Keyless Access, keyless entry and starting system
- Power folding door mirrors
- LED interior lighting
- 8-inch Composition Media infotainment system
- App-Connect with 2 x USB ports
- Bluetooth phone connectivity
- 6 speakers
- Cruise control
- Dual zone climate control air conditioning
- Front fog lights with static cornering lights
- Automatic headlight function and rain sensing wipers
- LED tail lights
In addition to metallic or pearl effect paint ($500) there will be three optional packages:
Driver Assistance ($1400): Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Blind Spot Monitor with rear traffic alert, Park Assist and proactive occupant protection system
Sound & Vision ($1900): Active Info Display, Discover Media navigation system, Media Control and beats 300w premium audio system
Luxury ($3900): Art Velour microfleece upholstery, heated front seats, LED headlights with LED daytime driving lights, 18″ Brescia alloy wheels, panoramic electric glass sunroof, dark tinted rear side and rear window glass