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VW continues its new model push with a performance version of its Polo. The company borrowed heavily from
the Golf GTI to come up with its new Polo supermini, which hits selected markets this spring, after having debuted at
the Tokyo Motor Show in late 2005.
A significant step up from the last Polo GTI, which delivered 125 hp, the
new GTI model pumps out 150 hp, good for 0-62 mph in 8.2 seconds.
The baby GTI is powered by a turbocharged
and intercooled 1.8-liter, 5-valve per cylinder, four cylinder engine. Other performance upgrades include 16-inch
alloys sporting 205/45 rubber, and a lowered suspension with standard ESP. Oh, yes, and red brake calipers, too! More
pics after the jump.
[Source: Volkswagen]