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The Volkswagen Polo GTI '01 is a road car produced by Volkswagen. It appears in Gran Turismo 4, Gran Turismo PSP, Gran Turismo 5, and Gran Turismo 6.

Colors[]

Three colors are available for this car:

  • Flashrot
  • Diamond Black Perleffekt
  • Reflexsilber Metallic

In-game description[]

"An all-purpose hot hatch as an alternative to the chunkier Golf."
Volkswagen had created a sensation with the first generation Golf GTI, but after a few model changes, the GTI became more and more expensive and lost its allure to younger buyers. To fill this void, Volkswagen introduced the GTI trim level to the third-generation Polo in 1995.

With a compact body similar to the first-gen Golf, the Polo GTI came equipped with a 1.6-liter twin-cam inline-4 that produced 123 BHP. Gear selection was performed via a 5-speed manual transmission. Although its roots were that of an economy car, the Polo GTI featured high-quality interior trim. It featured a simple-yet-sporty hatchback body with compact dimensions, making it ideal for around-the-town commuting.

The car also possessed excellent handling. Its FF (Front engine, Front drive) chassis was wound tight, with a taut suspension system and sharp steering response.

In 2005, the fourth-generation Polo had a 1.8-liter inline-4-powered engine under its hood. It cranked out 148 BHP, making it decidedly quicker than the previous model. This powerplant was used in the fourth-gen Golf GTI as well as in Audi sedans. The sad fact was that the Polo GTI appeared for only a few years because soon thereafter, the 3-door Lupo carried the GTI flag, making some people nostalgic of the days of the Polo GTI.

Acquisition[]

Game Purchase location Credits Other methods
Gran Turismo 4 Volkswagen Dealership 26,720 ---
Gran Turismo PSP Volkswagen Dealership 26,720 ---
Gran Turismo 5 Used Car Dealership (Lv. 0+) 23,836 ---
Gran Turismo 6 Volkswagen Dealership 26,720 ---

Trivia[]

  • This car can be found inside the game files of Gran Turismo Concept, implying that at some point during the development of the game, the car would have made an appearance as a playable vehicle. Although this car ended up being unused, it is still accessible through the use of cheat devices.

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