What to expect?

[ThisIsBarcode]

Hey all,

I ordered a new Polo GTi a few months back and its now on its way over. I did no test drive, purely trusting the pedigree of VW GTi's and having a good experience with my '92 Polo Coupe.

I presently own an Abarth 500, and for anyone who hasn't heard/driven one…they are a fairly unique car, with an incredible sound…the sound bit being the part that is giving me itchy feet about the GTi. I have swapped for the Polo to get 5-doors + the Abarth was getting high miles.

My question really is…how is the GTi's sound? It's hard to judge on the limited YouTube videos. I don't want a car that is obnoxiously loud, but the tone of the 500 when you put your foot down is pretty f**king sweet and I'd like to hope that the GTi is similar…or that folk already have a few cheeky tips/mods to improve the sound.

Cheers

Josh

[Amig]

I have not heard the new GTI yet, but i think taking into consideration it's a 1.8 litre turbocharged engine it will sound a bit like the older Golf GTI and Audi TT etc.

Good sound with a resonated exhaust, all the way open will definatly be loud. My TT few years back had a Testpipe and only just a Borla free flow muffler at the end and i got sick of the "drone" inside the car.

Still sound is pretty personal, and lots of directions to take when getting an exhaust or having one made.

Good luck!

[Dink]

The new gti sounds nothing like the 1.8 20v.

It's got a little sporty note when pushing on. I tend to drown out the artificial sound produced with the stereo.

[ThisIsBarcode]

Thanks guys. Good to hear differing views.

I'm not one to tinker with cars that much…however I did put the BMC filter in my Abarth and the sound was definitely a little throatier. Keen to hear what it sounds like though…may have to go down the dealership tomorrow and see if there is one to test drive.