Rumour: VW Polo GTI could arrive in India as a CBU

The Polo GTI is likely to be imported via the CBU route and could be offered in limited numbers.

Volkswagen has no plans to launch the sixth-generation Polo in India for now. However, it is said that we might get the spicier GTI version instead.

According to a media report, Volkswagen is evaluating the launch of the Polo GTI. The car is likely to be imported via the CBU route and could be offered in limited numbers.

Volkswagen had introduced the fifth-generation Polo GTI in India in 2016. It was limited to just 99 units and was priced at Rs. 25.99 lakh (ex-showroom).

The Polo GTI was powered by a 1.8-litre turbo-petrol engine producing 189 BHP and 250 Nm. The engine was mated to a 7-speed DSG, enabling the car to sprint from 0-100 km/h in 7.2 seconds.

The new version uses a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine that makes 201 BHP. It’s also quicker than its predecessor, as 0-100 km/h comes up in just 6.5 seconds.

Source: Autocar India