Volkswagen: Special Polo GTI birthday model
FLOTTER FLITZER In 1998, the Polo wore the three iconic letters for the first time. A quarter of a century later, Volkswagen is now presenting the limited edition GTI 25 of the currently 207-hp sporty compact car.
At Volkswagen, it's not just its big brother the Golf GTI that can look back on a long history; the Polo also has a number of sporty ancestors. With the Polo GTI Edition 25 anniversary model, limited to 2,500 units, VW is now celebrating a quarter of a century of Polo GTI.
Imelda Labbé, Member of the Board of Management for Sales, Marketing and After Sales: "Volkswagen has a great heritage, and the Polo is one of our icons. GTI fans are of great importance to us. With this anniversary model, we are celebrating 25 years of performance, driving pleasure and sportiness in the Polo class."
Extensive optional equipment
The powerful 2-liter TSI engine with 320 Nm and 207 hp accelerates the front-wheel-drive Polo GTI Edition 25 from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.5 seconds. The vehicle is also equipped with a specially tuned sports suspension as standard. It lowers the body by 15 millimeters and, in conjunction with the XDS electronic differential lock, guarantees the distinctive driving dynamics typical of the GTI.
The anniversary equipment includes the red-painted brake calipers and trim strips, the radiator grille in honeycomb design and chrome-plated exhaust tailpipes. Equipment features exclusive to the Edition 25 include the black roof and black exterior mirrors in addition to the 18-inch Adelaide alloy wheels in Black Glossy. Inside, sports seats with perforated black and red leather and embroidered GTI logo, as well as glossy black decorative inlays, are standard. The limited edition is also distinguished by the door sill trims with one-of-2500 logo.
Available at the beginning of next year
The LED matrix headlights with dynamic high beam assist and LED daytime running lights are on board as standard. In addition, the special model is equipped with a multifunction sports steering wheel in leather with shift paddles and 25 logo. Contemporary connectivity is provided by the Discover Pro navigation system with 23.5-centimeter display. The Polo GTI Edition 25 can be ordered now at a price starting at 42,700 Swiss francs, and the first vehicles will arrive in Switzerland in early 2024.
