World’s leading car
maker Volkswagen started sales of their upgraded version of hatchback model
‘Polo GT TDI’ in India. The Polo GT TDI is an upgraded version of the classic
Polo which is already available in the country. It is powered by a 1.6 litre 4
cylinder turbo diesel engine which is used in the premium car Vento and is capable
to give 105PS and 250Nm. The Polo GT TDI comes with a 5 speed manual
transmission system. Volkswagen claims that the new machine will give a steady
fuel efficiency of 19.78 kmpl.
Apart from the old versions the GT TDI has halogen
headlamps for improvised night driving and the grill has got chromium covering
and is gifted with alloy wheels of 185/60 R15. To bring a fresh appeal
Volkswagen made the interior parts also rich enough like the external outfits.
Major features associated to the interior are Milan fabric upholstery, leather
covered steering wheel, new moulded gear knob and also the fresh design of
handbrake lever. Volkswagen gives a chromium finish to the dash board and
cabin. Polo GT TDI also provides auto AC, height adjustable driver’s seat, remote
locking and multifunction steering wheel.
Regarding the safety features GT TDI
has dual air bags, ABS, triple flash line change indicator and rear parking
sensors. The Polo GT TDI has 1.6 litre 4 cylinder and has associated with 5
speed manual gear box and the company claims that it will give a mileage of 19.78
kmpl. In the hatchback segment Volkswagen offers Cross Polo, GT TSI, GT TDI and
regular Polo.
At a press meet on the launching ceremony, Arvind Saxena who is the Managing Director of Passenger Cars,
Volkswagen said "We are committed to bringing in the latest and the most
efficient vehicle technologies to the Indian market,” New Polo GT TDI has been
created to cater to the requirements of discerning customers, who want the best
possible mix of strong power delivery, outstanding driving dynamics and
class-leading fuel efficiency, he added. "With this latest addition to the
Polo range, which now includes the Polo GT TSI, Cross Polo and Polo GT TDI,
Volkswagen now offers Indian customers with unique motoring solutions for their
specific requirements in the hatchback segment,"
Volkswagen Polo GT TDI sales are expected to
start by the middle of September 2013 and the price will be 8.08 lakhs at Delhi
(Ex showroom).
General Specifications of Volkswagen Polo GT
TDI
- Engine Type TDI Diesel Engine
- Engine Description 1.6-litre 103.6bhp 16V TDI Diesel Engine
- Engine Displacement 1598cc
- No. of Cylinders 4
- Maximum Power 103.6bhp@4400rpm
- Maximum Torque 250Nm@1500-2500rpm
- Valves Per Cylinder 4
- Fuel Supply System CRDI
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