eye spy with my little eye ...a Polo GTI

[Patricio]

well, at least I will at the International Australian Motor Show.
The word on the street is that it will be on show at the motor show in Sydney in mid-october

cheers
Big Ears

[pologti18t]

well, at least I will at the International Australian Motor Show.
The word on the street is that it will be on show at the motor show in Sydney in mid-october

cheers
Big Ears

yeah, local dealer told me as much. Possible Nov release.

[Polo GTEye N9]

I rang & dealer said next week is team meeting to update when the new GTI Polo will appear... Probably Nov 2010 & he said could be 2 or 4 doors?? DSG maybe???

[Buller_Scott]

I rang & dealer said next week is team meeting to update when the new GTI Polo will appear... Probably Nov 2010 & he said could be 2 or 4 doors?? DSG maybe???

not to be antsy or anything, but it's been over a fair few times already....

VW HQ have confirmed that for the countries that DO get the polo, the gti will be ONLY 5 door and ONLY dsg.

[pologti18t]

not to be antsy or anything, but it's been over a fair few times already....

VW HQ have confirmed that for the countries that DO get the polo, the gti will be ONLY 5 door and ONLY dsg.

Except in countries where they get 3 & 5 door Polo GTIs - lol

The 5 door only Polo GTI for Australia makes sense if it is going to be sourced from South Africa (i think they only build 5 door Polos)

[team_v]

Focus RS update is being released at the paris motorshow which is destined for a worlwide market in 2012 which could make things interesting.

We also have hte Audi A1 to be released here and the S1 which is to be released at the Paris motorshow as well.

[Buller_Scott]

Except in countries where they get 3 & 5 door Polo GTIs - lol

The 5 door only Polo GTI for Australia makes sense if it is going to be sourced from South Africa (i think they only build 5 door Polos)

ah, i had misinterpreted, thinking that the gti was gonna be coming out of za.

as for the s1, who is taking bets that what with audi's pricing, it'll go past $45,000....

[Spook]

as for the s1, who is taking bets that what with audi's pricing, it'll go past $45,000....

Word is the S1 is dead. See here (http://www.carsales.com.au/news/2010/sports/audi/audi-s1-melodrama-21646)

[Buller_Scott]

Word is the S1 is dead. See here (http://www.carsales.com.au/news/2010/sports/audi/audi-s1-melodrama-21646)

finally they make the concession. shame they didnt do the same with the golf R, tuning it down from 195kw or whatever it is overseas...

so it'll be an audi A1 TFSI..... i reckon it'll still fetch at least high high $30's...

[GTi Crow]

VW HQ have confirmed that for the countries that DO get the polo, the gti will be ONLY 5 door and ONLY dsg.

Are you sure only 5 door? My dealer informed me "Will be available only in 7sp DSG with choice of 3 or 5 door.
Optional equipment of Bi-xenon Headlights, Alcantara/Leatherette Upholstery, Comfort Package, Audio Package and Anti-Theft Alarm."

[Allegiance]

I wonder what is in the comfort package!

[pologti18t]

I wonder what is in the comfort package!

It's in the other thread about the new Polo GTI specs and options ;)

Full climate control, auto wipers and an auto dimming mirror.

[Buller_Scott]

Are you sure only 5 door? My dealer informed me "Will be available only in 7sp DSG with choice of 3 or 5 door.
Optional equipment of Bi-xenon Headlights, Alcantara/Leatherette Upholstery, Comfort Package, Audio Package and Anti-Theft Alarm."

yes. what you just said.

[Allegiance]

Mmmmm Polo GTI, DSG, 3DR, Deep Black, Comfort package.....

Damn I want that car. I will have to see if I can swap my company car for a car allowance :D

[team_v]

finally they make the concession. shame they didnt do the same with the golf R, tuning it down from 195kw or whatever it is overseas...

so it'll be an audi A1 TFSI..... i reckon it'll still fetch at least high high $30's...

See here:
Paris Preshow: Audi Unveils 185HP A1 1.4 TFSI but doesn't Call it the S1 - Carscoop (http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2010/09/paris-preshow-audi-unveils-185hp-a1-14.html)

The A1 1.4 TFSI 185HP will be launched in Europe toward the end of the year at a price of €24,250 (about US$31,700 at today's exchange rates).

[pologti18t]

The A1 1.4 TFSI 185HP will be launched in Europe toward the end of the year at a price of €24,250 (about US$31,700 at today's exchange rates).

Or about Golf GTI money here

[Zeke]

Polo GTI confirmed by 2 dealers as available in 3 or 5 door DSG only and available Nov.Definitly going to be one at the Syd Motor Show

[noone]

3 door now? Do they know what they are talking about given pricing is still TBC?

Communications from Audi and VW have been poor, scrapped the S1, the Polo R, etc. don't be surprised to see 5 door only.

[cme2c]

Spotted a white 5 door Macquarie st, Sydney about 10:30 last night. Nice.

[brenno]

Spotted a white 5 door Macquarie st, Sydney about 10:30 last night. Nice.

Saw this down at Maroubra yesterday.

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/09/3aa3af86baa53964-1.jpg

[Zeke]

Where do I sign.

[Hooti3]

Was down at Denlo on Saturday, asking about the Polo GTI.

They had some guys going down to Philip Island to test the new car next weekend.

They will know about pricing and such from next Tuesday onwards.

I'm going down in two weeks to put my deposit down.

Can't wait.

I will post more info as I know.

I will call Denlo on Tuesday of next week and ask for a price and post it here.

[Allegiance]

Saw this down at Maroubra yesterday.

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/09/3aa3af86baa53964-1.jpg

Looks awesome.

[Ralfi]

Saw this down at Maroubra yesterday.

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/09/3aa3af86baa53964-1.jpg

That looks mad. Love how the headlights on the Polo look more agressive than the new golf! & the 5 door just looks more 'complete' than a 3 door imo.

Should be fun test driving this thing.

[RedSky83]

Tuesday eh? Wonder if we'll hear pricing today.

EDIT: Damn, just saw it said NEXT Tuesday :(

[way]

I like. I really like.

[Lima]

Saw this down at Maroubra yesterday.

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/09/3aa3af86baa53964-1.jpg

Thanks brenno! (http://www.ausmotive.com/2010/09/28/vw-polo-gti-spotted-in-sydney.html)

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/09/VWPoloGTISydney01s-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/09/VWPoloGTISydney02s-1.jpg

[team_v]

Front looks awesome!
Side looks like a focus...
Rear looks like the old toyota echo...

[Buller_Scott]

Rear looks like the old toyota echo...

lol the old-toyota-echo-rear is just eating away at your soul, isnt it? haha.

hey, they've been trying to market everything asian and australian as ''unique european styling". maybe this time the europeans are going after ''unique asian styling" lol.

but yeah, from the pics above- 20mm front / 40mm rear drop, 11mm front / 16mm rear spacers, and in pretty much stock form, that'd look pretty tough.

i wonder how many people are gonna order in the polo bluemotion grille in the name of personalisation:

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/09/volkswagen_polo_bluemotion_concept-1.jpg

[team_v]

lol the old-toyota-echo-rear is just eating away at your soul, isnt it? haha.

hey, they've been trying to market everything asian and australian as ''unique european styling". maybe this time the europeans are going after ''unique asian styling" lol.

but yeah, from the pics above- 20mm front / 40mm rear drop, 11mm front / 16mm rear spacers, and in pretty much stock form, that'd look pretty tough.

i wonder how many people are gonna order in the polo bluemotion grille in the name of personalisation:

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/09/volkswagen_polo_bluemotion_concept-1.jpg

It is eating me inside, i hate how easily they copy instead of coming up with something.
But then again, the new lancer has a bit of 6 cars in it.
Guess i'll let it go.



The bluemotion grill was what i was thinking as well, buit of individuality and it looks sweet.

[Buller_Scott]

The bluemotion grill was what i was thinking as well, buit of individuality and it looks sweet.

yeah, i can see a group buy within the next year or so, hehe....

[Hail22]

I love the Bluemotion grill, *gets itchy* as im currently discussing with Ramspeed whether to go with the Reiger rear body kit or the ABT Sportline rear carbon diffuser kit with twin exhaust (Like the golf R)

[FJ Steve]

The Polo tail light configuration is in keeping with Volkswagen's theme across it's group/garage of cars. It is more Audi - like, as opposed to stretching the eye's to find a resemblance to an Echo tail light.

[seangti]

I didn't like the rear of the 9n3 when I bought, but now quite like it. I'm sure with enough interest the aftermarket will sort something out. Plus, the only people that see the back are the people you've passed :) (igoring that someone would ever pass a polo, haha)

They do look good and will love to see some aussie reviews on em. Probably a year or two off one of em at the moment.

[Hooti3]

Probably a week or two off one of em at the moment.

Fixed it for you :P

[seangti]

Fixed it for you :P

haha, I stand corrected.

[Hail22]

Well it seems a Bluemotion topic will probably be made up...who knows we may find a manufacturer to make a very special "VW Watercooled" Grill ooooooooh :P

[madsumberohat]

Well it seems a Bluemotion topic will probably be made up...who knows we may find a manufacturer to make a very special "VW Watercooled" Grill ooooooooh :P

Watercooled GTI hmmm :P