Not explosive? Mate, try to get into the mind of someone who doesn't drive Porsches and other sportscars for their job. Try to think like someone who drives 1 car every 4 or 5 year and who is used to normal cars like VW Golf, Polo, Clio, Megane, Focus, etc. etc. I understand that if you drive multiple really fast cars every week or month, the Polo GTI doesn't feel insanely fast. But if you don't drive all those cars, and suddenly own a Polo GTI, believe me, it will feel VERY explosive.

Fantastic review 👏

So the Polo GTi is basically a Golf GTi from 10-15 years ago. 197 horsepower and just over 235 lbs ft of torque it actually has better specs than the Golf GTi had until just recently. A 2010 Golf GTi was rated at 210 horsepower but only 207 lbs ft of torque and the 2010 Golf GTi and the new Polo GTi both weigh in right around 3,000 lbs or 1,360 kg which you would think would give them very similar performance. Given the Polo’s smaller size it might prove to be a better performer and choice.

@martijnj3508

5 жыл бұрын

Ryan Lange its standard 200hp, chiptune it and defeat all standard Golfs at the traffic light

@harrisonsloan6036

5 жыл бұрын

The last gen polo gti (1.8t) is faster to 100 then 2010-2012 golf gti’s

So how much would u do to tune the motor back to the golf gtir

What kind of explosive acceleration do you expect from a 200 PS , 320 nm car? Not all people have the luxury to drive a expensive sportscar like a lambo or BMW M/ Audi RS. Go get yourself a Porsche... I own this car, and its truely amazing for its weight and size.. a true pocket rocket. Depending on your driving style, the Polo GTI can be economical and very fast at the same time, thanks to the driving mode selection..

Thanks.

We need a Polo R

This is *not* the Mk 7/7.5 Golf GTI engine detuned. That is a common misconception repeated by reviewers who haven’t done their research. This engine has a different compression ratio, internals, and smaller turbo. It is actually the same engine as both the 132TSI Tiguan and the yet-to-arrive 2.0L T-roc. People buying this thinking they are getting a detuned Golf GTI engine (which they may intend to uptune to the same spec as a Golf GTI later) are getting misled and will be sorely disappointed.

@MyRealName

5 жыл бұрын

Doesn't mean it can't be tuned to more power

@tim9241

5 жыл бұрын

MyRealName Yes however the potential gains on the Polo GTI aren’t that amazing given its higher compression ratio and smaller turbo. To get even close to a Golf GTI you start needing expensive mods like a new turbo, and by that stage you could probably just buy a Golf GTI for the same money.

@rsoul7282

5 жыл бұрын

tim Stead you sound like a really fun person. Imagine the impunity of someone buying a mass market Volkswagen without doing their research! How dare they!

@tim9241

5 жыл бұрын

R Soul This is supposed to be a hot hatch. This isn’t for someone looking at buying basic run-of-the-mill fleet cars. Anyone buying this will want to know what the engine actually is capable of, so maybe sit back down and let the adults talk?

@rsoul7282

5 жыл бұрын

tim Stead sure mate, defend the reputation of lame Volkswagen products as much as you see fit, more power to you big fella, we are all so very impressed.

Good review. I find the judgement for quick launch and acceleration are out of touch. It's still a small hatch for everyday drive. Don't compare it to an M3 or similar.

Fantastic😍

Good video

Its not detuned , it has smaller turbo than a golf gti

This Gti. Costs R 425.000 full house in South Africa?????

In the headlights are two lamps, the outside lamps are for low and high beam. What are the inside lamps for?

@NikdoAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

I own 1. When you turn left or right... light Goes on

Whats the go with the 2 digital speedos next to each other on the dash? U might want to blur the evidence btw, you hit over 90 kmh on that single lane road

@offroadingfoz

5 жыл бұрын

Steve Muscat likely a 100km/h limit.

@markturner-smith5309

5 жыл бұрын

One's the speedometer the other is the rev counter.

So polo gti vs Hyundai i30 SR witch is best ?

@harrisonsloan6036

5 жыл бұрын

sonny4754 gti, its faster. But SR is still nice

@jarrodlee1506

5 жыл бұрын

Gti

@ypvs2011

5 жыл бұрын

GTI

I always amazes me that testers criticise the gearbox for changing up too soon. All you have to do is to put the shift lever into manual and you can hold any gear until the rev limiter changes up at 7000 rpm, either using the lever or paddles. Same control as afforded by a manual gearbox.

@juusohamalainen7507

5 жыл бұрын

Exactly as you wrote. When driving fast on narrow roads you should never rely on automatic transmission. Same applies to icy roads. You change gears manually then to know how the car will behave.

@harrisonsloan6036

5 жыл бұрын

Juuso Hämäläinen the automatic mode is pretty well engineered it changes gears pretty spot on, and in spot it revs for longer and when you are flooring it. It changes gears “earlier” for fuel economy. But yes the dsg basically behaves is a manual in manual mode, except it may change gears if you are way to high a gear when slowing down and go up gears if you exceed the rev limiter

@juusohamalainen7507

5 жыл бұрын

@@harrisonsloan6036 I understand what you wrote. But I have had DSG equipped cars and normal automatocs. Currently I have among others new Golf Variant 1.5 TSI and new Polo GTI. I do not recommend ever driving fast on curvy or icy roads using DSG in automatic mode. You cannot handle your car if the car starts sliding. Any automatic transmission is too slow to react at the exactly right time. It will kill you one day. Any automatic transmission typically changes gear at the wrong moment and causes the car loose its traction and power hence making the driver loose control. When fast and correct reactions are a must the driver must directly control gas, gear and brakes. When driving turns demanding always use only manual mode. I have driven cars in difficult conditions for the past 50 years. My father drove cars from 1932 to 2016 and gave the exactly same advice. He had never an accident on the road.

@matthewdowning6009

5 жыл бұрын

Or in to sport mode. It’s amazing how few reviewers know the box has a sport mode and this looks like another one. All you do is pull the gear lever back once while in drive and it totally transforms it. It changes quicker, holds in gear much longer and aggressively down shifts when breaking. It a fantastic box.

@epistte

4 жыл бұрын

What is the point of the paddles if the transmission shifts when it wants to anyhow? If I don't have a clutch pedal I want paddles that are a command switch and not an ask switch.

cue comments from all the 'real' drivers wanting a manual...yawn

@aselene8890

5 жыл бұрын

Well we do, far more fun and engaging

@kensouza9239

4 жыл бұрын

😂😂

Give me one 😍

No manual gearbox but it has 3 speedos! Wtf BTW Please tell us the prices.

@Daniel-dj7fh

5 жыл бұрын

manual is due to come out soon, lets pray that it wasn't just a rumour

@jrx3361

5 жыл бұрын

Couldn’t have said it better myself. And it seriously makes no sense. Some of us just prefer manual, and some of us will also never buy a DSG.

$39999? My brand new MK 7.5 GTI cost me $39500 with first service free. :D

@jollychild5842

4 жыл бұрын

I just got the polo GTI, it’s now at 40,000, glad I waited for corona!!! Haha

@kensouza9239

4 жыл бұрын

I am looking to buy one for my partner. Was there any dealer discount?

how much ?

@Tonyx.yt.

5 жыл бұрын

Sparky Malarky too much

@sparkymalarky4322

5 жыл бұрын

exactly what i was thinking too

@martijnj3508

5 жыл бұрын

Sparky Malarky depends on where u live.

Are these VW golfs reliable??? See them everywhere nowadays. Just like a corolla..

@Styla78

5 жыл бұрын

Reliability and vw don't go together mate. You see so many on the road cuz they want euro status but cannot afford a Merc. They might be good for the first year or less.

@christonacrumpet3922

5 жыл бұрын

Both mine have been reliable, my polos 5 years old, old done the water pump and servicing, the Tiguans nearly 2, no issues thus far. All brands have issues, people just love to get on bandwagons and shame things they have no clue about.

@rsoul7282

5 жыл бұрын

Woo Chang I’m sure you can afford a merc, in black, with the smallest engine available, like all of your kind.

@xconankunx4530

5 жыл бұрын

R Soul Rolling in an AMG A45 turbo my nigga. Truth has been spoken.

@rsoul7282

5 жыл бұрын

Umbrella Corporation the cheap vehicle confirmed. Case closed.

If you want a real hot hatch, dont think this will hold a candle to the new Fiesta St

@averagejoe2028

5 жыл бұрын

Michael Lowe couldnot agree more

@Styla78

5 жыл бұрын

Yes the upcoming FiST will be the benchmark for small hot hatch.

@MyRealName

5 жыл бұрын

doesn't handle as well, but better at everything else.. it's just the matter of preference, what's more important to you..

@michaellowe5043

5 жыл бұрын

@@MyRealName isn't handling one of the main attributes of hot hatch. 'fun' factor including manual box, exhaust/engine note, oversteer. Yes, polo can win the boring (corolla) type points if it wants!

@janneraukola423

5 жыл бұрын

MyRealName. You are absolutely right. I don´t know which country you are from, but Anglo Americans seems to be fascinated about Fiesta ST. Rest of the world is not that much.

whats the real fun when cars like this are offered in automatic ......

Can you specify a proper gearbox or does it only have a woman's one?

@cyrilmatthew2995

5 жыл бұрын

:) you are savage

@Daniel-dj7fh

5 жыл бұрын

i wouldn't consider a dsg a womans gearbox.. but i too would've loved to see a manual

@cyrilmatthew2995

5 жыл бұрын

i don't consider woman as noobs either hehehe

@markturner-smith5309

5 жыл бұрын

No manual in UK (were I live) till July/August 2019 at least but one is on the way. I assume you guys have similar release dates/etc as our UK/European market.

too bad that due to cost shaving Polo manufacturing has moved to South Africa, and the waiting time is 5 months... well if VW wants a cost saving, I want to, give me 4-5 thousand discount, and I'll order one. If not, then I go straight to Hyundai i30n, 5 thousand more expensive, but still third waiting time... and more refined.

Enough hair product here to basically make anything adhere to anything else.

Made in South Africa

Only VW can do this. Making a very fast little hot hatch, which is boring.

Bolder? The design is tiresome, just looking at it makes you want to take a nap. Unfortunately a typical car design since 1997. Basically it doesn't look more modern than a opel from 1997. Except for the headlights, wheels, and interior.

@Daniel-dj7fh

5 жыл бұрын

i'd like to see that old opel you're talking about

@garythegastropod1823

5 жыл бұрын

lmk as well, I'd like a cheap ass good looking opel

Another boring new VW.

@Daniel-dj7fh

5 жыл бұрын

im pretty sure vw could spank something cool, but that would then end up costing too much. and then people would say "ey but it's just a vw", like what they do the the golf r, but im just saying

@martijnj3508

5 жыл бұрын

Well, thats ur opinion. Dont forget it is a very well build car

Just get a golf , simple, no need to by this bloated polo

@chriskelly4815

4 жыл бұрын

that's all well and good if you have another 10k lying around, but most of us mere mortals don't...