ID.Polo GTI finally launched

[david25]

Pricing wise in the UK I’d expect it to be similar to the Raval VZ and the Stelantis rivals (GSE, 208 GTI etc)

ID Polos are now in dealers but official unveiling won’t be for a few more weeks.

I hope so, Drivethedeal are offering up to 15% discount on the Raval and 18% on the ID3 Neo

For the VZ its 13% at £30,400 (retail 33,495 inc 1500 grant)
https://quotes.carwow.co.uk/deals/gva/ceea8be8d3aa2d5025d1695487d14181/?store=UK-15157

Do you know if dealers are allowed to show you an ID?

[Exonian]

I’m sure if you had a good relationship with your dealer they’d give you a private sneak peek under the car cover


@SR, it’s a shame the RVC has been downgraded in such a way. All of the sister cars seem to have a similar set up as regards to camera, handle and illuminated badge so it’s likely a simplicity thing for the wiring looms and parts bin on the shared production lines.

[SRGTD]

@SR, it’s a shame the RVC has been downgraded in such a way. All of the sister cars seem to have a similar set up as regards to camera, handle and illuminated badge so it’s likely a simplicity thing for the wiring looms and parts bin on the shared production lines.

Yes it is a shame. I’ve had cars with an exposed RVC and it’s no fun reversing after dark in an area with no street lamps (e.g. like much of the village where I live) when the camera lens is wet and dirty after having driven in the rain .

[david25]

I’m sure if you had a good relationship with your dealer they’d give you a private sneak peek under the car cover

@SR, it’s a shame the RVC has been downgraded in such a way. All of the sister cars seem to have a similar set up as regards to camera, handle and illuminated badge so it’s likely a simplicity thing for the wiring looms and parts bin on the shared production lines.

I will try if I drive past in the next couple of weeks

[nadab_sardar]

Fair point on the RVC, SR. A camera that sits exposed to road spray is a pain in the dark. The old VW ones that tucked away behind the badge were much better for that, though I suspect you're right that it's about sharing parts across the ID range.

On pricing, I'd be surprised if it lands much above the Raval VZ once the real discounts kick in. Those 13-18% deals on the Raval and ID.3 suggest VW will have to be sharp on the GTI or it'll just sit there at list price. I'd wait for the official unveiling before getting too excited, as the launch spec and what dealers are actually discounting can be quite different things.

[Exonian]

The ID.3 GTX and Born VZ were remarkably similar in price.

[david25]

Magnetic grey, hints of the MK7 night blue? Under artificial light it sometimes looks like night blue?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKjFH595LAE

[SRGTD]

Magnetic grey, hints of the MK7 night blue? Under artificial light it sometimes looks like night blue?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKjFH595LAE

To my eyes it’s closer to Dark Iron Blue than Night Blue, although the lighting will be a big factor in the appearance of specific colours.

[david25]

On pricing, I'd be surprised if it lands much above the Raval VZ once the real discounts kick in. Those 13-18% deals on the Raval and ID.3 suggest VW will have to be sharp on the GTI or it'll just sit there at list price. I'd wait for the official unveiling before getting too excited, as the launch spec and what dealers are actually discounting can be quite different things.

Yes. have a look at the German configurator link posted here, you don't get much with a standard Germany car, nav and white paint!

[david25]

Magnetic grey, hints of the MK7 night blue? Under artificial light it sometimes looks like night blue?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKjFH595LAE

To my eyes it’s closer to Dark Iron Blue than Night Blue, although the lighting will be a big factor in the appearance of specific colours.

Ah yes, was dark iron ever available in Europe?