The Volkswagen Polo GT Sport has been launched for the Indian market. It is based on the GT TSI and GT TDI and is available at an additional Rs 20,000 over the standard car. The extra bits on this car are all cosmetic and it is available across two colour options- red and white.
The exterior is where VW has done most of its work on the GT Sport. It now gets 16-inch alloy wheels as compared to the standard models 15-inch wheels. It also gets a blacked out roof, GT Sport decals on the side and a black coloured rear spoiler. The cabin has been trimmed out in leatherette seat covers and gets embossed GT Sport badging.
The GT TSI is powered by a turbocharged 1.2-litre TSI mill producing 103bhp/175Nm while the GT TDI is a 1.5-litre unit producing 108bhp/250Nm. The former is only available with a seven-speed DSG while the oil burner gets a five-speed manual.
Commenting on the launch of the GT Sport trim line, Thierry Lespiaucq, managing director, Volkswagen Groups Sales India said, “The Polo GT has been the first choice for buyers who seek strong power delivery and class-leading efficiency, both perfectly combined in a single carline. The GT badge has always instilled the pride of owning the best, and the Polo GT Sport edition takes it a notch higher further increasing the sport quotient of the vehicle. With this offering, we are providing our consumers with an option to choose a sportier variant of the most loved hatchback - the Polo GT.”
