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Polo Blue GT
Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2013 1:36 pm
by Norbreck21a
Surprised no one has mentioned this yet. Was in the dealer over the weekend and noticed a really nice Polo sitting in the corning. Turns out it was the new Polo Blue GT. It comes with the new 1.4 TSI 140bhp Turbocharged engine with 2 cylinder deactivation and full Bluemotion technology. Brilliant fuel economy with a combined of over 60mpg (Diesel like economy). Top speed over 130mph and 0-62 in 8.9 seconds. maybe an alternative to those who a) can't quite afford a GTi, b) don't want a GTi (or like me don't liek the alloys - sorry), c) can't afford the insurance and d) want a manual version over DSG.
Comes with a full body kit, 17" mulitspoke alloys, 3 or 5 door configurations. Twin exhaust pipes, special sports seats in Blue GT trim, High line dash with separate Fuel and temp gauges (like the Gti), Lowered sports suspension, and a really nice Blue Silk paint option (see photos below). Available now from £17,400 (2k less than a GTi with much lower road tax (Band B i.e. £20 per year) and lower insurance, and of course economical as well. Should be a very good seller.
2012-Volkswagen-Polo-Blue-GT-side-view-623x389 by
Sootchucker, on Flickr
Volkswagen Polo Blue GT Rear Side by
Sootchucker, on Flickr
Volkswagen-Polo-Blue-GT-Front-Side-610x406 by
Sootchucker, on Flickr
Volkswagen Polo Blue GT Interior Seat by
Sootchucker, on Flickr
Volkswagen Polo Blue GT Interior View by
Sootchucker, on Flickr
Re: Polo Blue GT
Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2013 1:49 pm
by PogoCT
I must say this looks the shiz
GTi performance with Blue Motion furgality - wonder if it'll make it's way to good ol SA (doubt it
)
i'd definately trade in my current for one of them
Re: Polo Blue GT
Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2013 1:51 pm
by MATCHME93
Yeah i seen one of these stunning cars pricey but with the kit on it worth it! only problem i did a insurance quote for a GTI being 19 about 3000 which is not bad for me did a quote for a BlueGT £7000!! no idea why the huge hike might be due to the engine?
Re: Polo Blue GT
Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2013 3:02 pm
by Joe9n3
Seats leather? Look proper nice
Re: Polo Blue GT
Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2013 4:51 pm
by daydotz
quite like them myself would like to have a drive of one the engine getting good reviews
first uk ones were ment to be here december but i expect they have been delayed like the other cars due to be fitted with this engine
if you spec xenon's you wont get fog lights though
Re: Polo Blue GT
Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2013 5:18 pm
by AAddict
Re: Polo Blue GT
Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2013 6:26 pm
by Norbreck21a
Haha, point taken, sorry about that, obviously need my glasses changing
Re: Polo Blue GT
Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2013 9:44 pm
by AAddict
Norbreck21a wrote:
Haha, point taken, sorry about that, obviously need my glasses changing
No need for apologies
Which dealer had the showroom car BTW?
Re: Polo Blue GT
Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2013 10:28 pm
by BlackSEL
Which dealer had the showroom car BTW?[/quote]
Evesham definitely had one in last week
Re: Polo Blue GT
Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2013 10:02 pm
by GR33NIE
Nice bit of kit this for sure, still think I'd go for a used GTI over it though
Re: Polo Blue GT
Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2013 10:07 pm
by AAddict
GR33NIE wrote:Nice bit of kit this for sure, still think I'd go for a used GTI over it though
I'm finding the BlueGT strangely tempting. Specced this up on OrangeWheels:
Re: Polo Blue GT
Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2013 5:41 am
by PogoCT
That's not bad...
Re: Polo Blue GT
Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2013 4:52 pm
by Mart!n-GTI-DK
I really can't wait for the BlueGT to be released in Denmark...
I'm really looking forward to drive it.
But I'm a bit affraid that there's a big chance I Want one afterwards...
I have tried the Golf mk 7 with the same engine (without ACT though. That's not available on the Golf until later this year) and it's i very nice engine. Really responsive. Even though we were 4 adults in the car.
I can only imagine it's gonna perform even better in a smaller, lighter car like the Polo.
And even better... VW is going back to drivebelts instead of chains. So no more worries about stretched chains and smashed up engines.
Re: Polo Blue GT
Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2013 4:27 pm
by vc-10
I wonder what the real-life MPG is though.... I can't help thinking that I wouldn't let it get anywhere near the 60mpg VW claim
Shame that I've got 5 years of med school before I can get anywhere near something like a BlueGT!
Re: Polo Blue GT
Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2013 10:32 pm
by wigit
ordered a blue more door Blue GT with the anthracite wheels today and a few options including xenons as my new daily driver (replacing my 500TA)
really liked this last year when i sat in one at the VW Boutique in Berlin and a bit more frugal than my Edition 35
rare cars so mines a factory order which should be here around the beginning of May
drove a R-Line a week ago and absolutely loved it