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The latest generation of Volkswagen’s Polo GTI made its debut at the Paris Motor Show in October and is now available to order from Retailers across the UK, with first customer deliveries due in March 2015.  It will cost £18,850 RRP OTR for the three door manual with a £630 premium for five doors and £1,245 for the DSG gearbox.

The new Polo GTI is powered by a 1.8-litre (1,798 cc) turbocharged petrol engine delivering 192 PS between 4,200 and 6,200 rpm (5,400-6,200 DSG), marking an increase of 12 PS over the outgoing model.  And unlike the previous Polo GTI, this latest generation is available with a choice of six-speed manual or seven-speed DSG automatic gearbox.

With a manual gearbox, the Polo has a maximum torque of 320 Nm (236 lbs ft) available between 1,450 and 4,200 rpm.  For the DSG these figures are 250 Nm (184 lbs ft) between 1,250 and 5,300 rpm due to technical differences in the design parameters of the gearboxes. 

The Polo GTI lives up to its performance badge, reaching 62 mph from standstill in 6.7 seconds and has a top speed of 146 mph.  But the Polo GTI’s power does not come at the expense of efficiency, with a combined fuel consumption figure of 50.4 mpg and corresponding carbon dioxide emissions of 129 g/km for the DSG (47.1 mpg and 139 g/km for the manual).

The Polo GTI follows the design cues of its ‘big brother’, the Golf GTI.  Compared with the standard Polo, new bumpers, GTI insignia, distinctive 17-inch ‘Parabolica’ alloy wheels and red radiator grille strips and honeycomb grille distinguish it from the rest of the range, along with standard sports suspension (lowered by 10 mm at the front and 15 mm at the back). 

At the front, LED lights are standard for the first time, while at the rear a GTI roof spoiler, taillight clusters in Dark Red, the black grained diffuser and chrome dual exhaust pipes continue the sporty theme.

On the inside, the Polo GTI features a leather sports steering wheel with logo and red stitching harking back to the Golf GTI, as do the gear and handbrake levers and floor mats with red beading.  The check design ‘Clark’ cloth seats with black bolsters have been a GTI emblem since the first GTI in 1976.

The Polo GTI has ESC Sport (electronic stability control).  Like on the Golf GTI this enables the ESC to be adapted for use on a track.  It works in two stages: first the traction control is switched off, then ESC Sport is activated which raises the ESC threshold and delays intervention (without ESC being completely deactivated).  XDS+ is also standard: another Golf GTI ‘import’, XDS compensates for the understeer which is typical of front-wheel drive cars, meaning driving characteristics are more precise and neutral. 

Available as an option on the new Polo GTI is a Sport Performance Pack with Dynamic Chassis Control which offers sportier steering, accelerator response and engine noise inside the car. 

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Our new anti-theft alarm system includes a horn, independent of your car's power supply, and a timer-controlled alarm. This is triggered if an unauthorised person tries to open your car door. The anti-theft alarm, including ultrasonic interior monitor, protects the doors, boot, engine compartment and car interior against unauthorised access. The ultrasonic system also detects anyone trying to get into the car through a broken window. The interior monitor can be disabled if, for instance, you have to leave a pet in the car for a short time. Locking the car activates the anti-theft alarm, and unlocking deactivates it. Some models also feature tilt sensors as components of their alarm systems. These register changes in the positioning of the car (caused by attempted towing-away) and trigger an alarm in response. The anti-theft alarm initially sounds the horn for 30 seconds, accompanied by continuous flashing of the hazard warning lights.

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The Seventh generation Passat is simply an extensive facelift of the Mk VI where every body panel, except for the roof is new. There are prominent changes to the grille and lights and the car is marginally longer. The advanced range of efficient power units includes the BlueMotion package and the car can be specified with either a manual or DSG gearbox. New and advanced safety and comfort technologies have also been incorporated.

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Can I buy a car tax-free?

If you're a UK tax payer and you're buying a new Volkswagen in the UK, to use outside the UK, you may be able to buy it tax-free. The rules are different for keeping the car in the EU and taking it out of the EU.

I'm buying a car in the UK to keep in the EU

You can buy a car tax-free in the UK and use it here for up to 60 days, if you're exporting it to another state within the European Union. You will pay VAT on the car in that country. You can get all the detail from Customs and Excise in VAT notice 728.

I'm buying a car in the UK to use outside of the EU

You can buy a car tax-free in the UK and use it here for between six and 12 months, depending on where you're sending it to. You can get all the detail from Customs and Excise in VAT notice 705.

Our network of Volkswagen Retailers are able to assist you in your purchasing requirements, alternatively, you can contact our appointed Retailer, Alan Day Volkswagen.

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