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Model specific boards => Golf mk6 => Topic started by: FroGTI on 13 September 2014, 16:44
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Was an active member here about 5 years ago and even a mod for a few weeks... Anyhow, just thought I'd stop by cos' I have just driven the most entertaining car of my life, and that includes the Jaguar XKR I had after I sold my Mk6 GTI.
A future classic - the Audi S1 / Polo R. Jesus, the engine is an absolute PEACH!! The acceleration is phenomenal and, being AWD, traction is just not an issue. The S1 I drove is expensive and, IMHO, pretty damn ugly, but I hope to see the near-identical Polo R at the Paris motor show in a couple of weeks and will definitely be ordering one when it becomes available. It is what the Golf GTI should be.
(http://www.largus.fr/images/images_actus_321/600/Volkswagen-Polo-R-Geneve_01.jpg)
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I thought the Golf R was understated in the looks department but that takes it to another level :grin:
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That's exactly what I like about it. A real wolf in sheep's clothing. And I'll probably get white, so it looks like a 75hp TDI :cool:
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Welcome back strainger.
S1 had me tempted, it is why I didn't go and see andrew@dtuk when he had one just incase I got too tempted.
I do really like the current polo shape far more than the S1
The polo is a similar length to the original mk1 GTI unlike the huge mk6 GTI
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Is it definitely coming to the UK in RHD?
And will it have a DSG option?
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http://www.TOPGEAR.com/uk/car-news/new-volkswagen-polo-gti-2014-09-17
New Polo GTI too.
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http://www.TOPGEAR.com/uk/car-news/new-volkswagen-polo-gti-2014-09-17
New Polo GTI too.
Now with a manual by the looks of the interior pics :cool:
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http://www.TOPGEAR.com/uk/car-news/new-volkswagen-polo-gti-2014-09-17
New Polo GTI too.
Now with a manual by the looks of the interior pics :cool:
Has the makings of a proper hot supermini, much like the mk1/2
What pi**es me off is that for me, a GTI has always and should always be associated with the Golf. Now they're rolling it out into the Polo, what's next Beetle GTI???
Unfortunately it might have become a mass marketing tool.
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Has the makings of a proper hot supermini, much like the mk1/2
What pi**es me off is that for me, a GTI has always and should always be associated with the Golf. Now they're rolling it out into the Polo, what's next Beetle GTI???
Unfortunately it might have become a mass marketing tool.
Fully agree with you. And the same with the R, even the r-line is confuses the issue. There should only be one GTI and one R. They should stick with a focussed identity and stop diluting the heritage of the brand.
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Will it handle though, as in the past this has not exactly been a strong point...
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The r line design is much the same as mercs amg branding just extra kit on the car so they can inflate the price. I'm with you they should stick with golf gti and r by all means make a quick polo just don't call it a gti :smiley:
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The r line design is much the same as mercs amg branding just extra kit on the car so they can inflate the price. I'm with you they should stick with golf gti and r by all means make a quick polo just don't call it a gti :smiley:
Yep the only GTI should be a Golf.
For extra kit they can use R-line, GT etc whatever they like
For top of the range performance wise they should use R across the entire line.
Can we sign a petition? :rolleyes:
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Will it handle though, as in the past this has not exactly been a strong point...
TBH, I'm not too worried about that. I also have a Mk2 Mazda MX5, which has brilliant handling. I would probably sell that and my VW Up! to get a Polo R.