Volkswagen Polo BlueGT combines eco with sport

Volkswagen Polo BlueGT combines eco with sport

Volkswagen has announced that the Volkswagen Polo BlueGT will be available in its first markets from Q4 2012, and it will be priced at just under 20,000 Euros in Germany including VAT. We first heard of the new Polo BlueGT back in March.

Essentially Volkswagen brought its BlueMotion and GT badges together in one car – a car that has decent performance (0 to 100km/h in 7.9 seconds) yet sips fuel – according to Volkswagen, combined fuel consumption when fitted with a 7-speed DSG twin clutch automatic is just 4.5 litres per 100km.

Volkswagen Polo BlueGT combines eco with sport

It’s 1.4 litre TSI engine features Active Cylinder Management, which shuts down the two of the engine’s four cylinders under low load conditions, essentially turning it into a 0.7 litre twin-pot. We’ve seen cylinder deactivation used in larger engines (6 cylinder and above), but this is one of the few times we’ve heard of it being implemented in a four cylinder. Other fuel saving technologies include an auto stop/start system, direct injection, turbocharging, and aerodynamic component design.

Exterior-wise, the Polo BlueGT is differentiated from other Polos by new 17-inch aluminium wheels, a roof edge spoiler, modified bumpers (with diffuser on rear bumper), distinctive side sills and a 15 mm lower ride height. Interior features include extended functional range of the multifunction display (ACT indicator and tyre pressure), a cruise control system and sport seats in front.

At 140 PS peak power output, the Polo BlueGT slots in between the Polo 1.2 TSI that does 105 PS, and the Polo GTI that peaks at 180 PS. Given that the Polo TSI sells for RM113,888 and the Polo GTI goes for RM135,888 (four door body used for comparison), what if the Polo Blue GT sells for RM125,888?

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After dabbling for years in the IT industry, Paul Tan initially began this site as a general blog covering various topics of personal interest. With an increasing number of readers paying rapt attention to the motoring stories, one thing led to another and the rest, as they say, is history.

 

Comments

  • YeapyEvo on Jul 06, 2012 at 7:06 pm

    Rather get the Polo GTi anytime, since we already pay so much for the car tax, may as well use it, what’s the point for fuel saving unless u really care for the earth

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    • Even if you don’t care about the environment, fuel saving technology will still save your self-fish pocket.

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  • Ongtk on Jul 06, 2012 at 7:20 pm

    Fuel consumption as good as good Toyota Prius.

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  • CamryLover on Jul 06, 2012 at 8:37 pm

    Polo GTI is a con job. VW cannot fulfill most of the backorders. Some of my friends had to cancel their bookings.

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    • amirad on Jul 06, 2012 at 11:11 pm

      I happened to be at the right time and at the right place to buy the polo gti. In short, I was lucky.

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  • Paul,

    there’s new polo GTI has been increased to ard 170k in malaysia. any idea is it true?

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  • The technology is similar to the Honda Variable Cylinder Management (VCM), and it’s also a great way to still enjoy the silky smooth big cc engines without sacrificing too much for FC. The TSI + DSG is a lethal combination, but the reliability of this pair has to be guaranteed by VW first, before they bring in more advanced technology like the BlueMotion (already in the latest Touareg?). But I think VGM always price VW cars reasonably well here, value for money!! :)

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    • suka suka on Jul 08, 2012 at 1:58 pm

      so far my GTI has clocked 2 years old..
      so far all is well the 2L TSI and DSG all fine :)

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  • Good fc with good peformance…..Why do we need a complicated & SLOW Insight/Prius C type hybrid??

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  • Quattro on Jul 13, 2012 at 9:58 pm

    Gimme leather seats

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