MK5 Golf GTI

General => Random Chat => Topic started by: Deako on January 29, 2014, 07:19:35 pm

Title: Decision makers @ VW??
Post by: Deako on January 29, 2014, 07:19:35 pm
What are they up to?

First the Polo R was confirmed.

Then the Golf R Evo was all but confirmed.

Now VW are going to offer the manual gearbox on a Polo GTI!!!

Could this mean an end to the 1.4 Twin charged unit? Possibly replaced by something else?!?
Title: Re: Decision makers @ VW??
Post by: GrayMK5GTI on January 29, 2014, 07:29:58 pm
They scrapped the Up GT  :sad1:

That was a bad decision
Title: Re: Decision makers @ VW??
Post by: MAT ED30 on January 29, 2014, 07:48:53 pm
Maybe a real man runs the show now so wants non of this crappy auto rubbish in his performance cars  :signLOL:  well it's nice to have the option anyway
Title: Re: Decision makers @ VW??
Post by: Andylemar on January 29, 2014, 09:03:32 pm
Twin charged engine will be dropped.
Title: Re: Decision makers @ VW??
Post by: Deako on January 30, 2014, 03:24:40 pm
Reports are also suggesting a power hike from 177bhp to 189bhp.
Title: Re: Decision makers @ VW??
Post by: dodds-gttdi on January 30, 2014, 03:58:48 pm
Quote from: GrayMK5GTI on January 29, 2014, 07:29:58 pm
They scrapped the Up GT  :sad1:

That was a bad decision

I was genuinely gutted to hear this. Thought it would be an ideal 'run-around' for the wife in a couple of years time.  :wink:

There are certain cars that guys should not buy/drive/ But if it's the wife's car and you occasionally take it out to the shops for a spin, then it's OK.

Quote from: Deako on January 30, 2014, 03:24:40 pm
Reports are also suggesting a power hike from 177bhp to 189bhp.

VW just announced a minor facelift for the Polo. My guess is that the new gearbox, engine and power hike will come with the 'new' Polo GTI.
Title: Re: Decision makers @ VW??
Post by: Deako on January 30, 2014, 05:18:46 pm
I know, that's where the story of the manual box originates from.
Title: Re: Decision makers @ VW??
Post by: GrayMK5GTI on February 01, 2014, 04:36:37 pm
The new Polo R looks a cracker. Basically a de-tuned Golf R engine with 4WD. Rumoured to be £21-22k  :drool:

Could be a bit of a bargain?