New Polo GTI Review - Bigger engine, more fun?

Let’s get straight to the good news: the most important feature of the latest Polo GTI is the price tag. By building this model in Uitenhage, South Africa, Volkswagen will sell the latest generation Polo GTI for less than the version it replaces.

The list price has come down from R387 500 to R375 900, which is remarkable in and of itself and virtually unheard of in South African motoring.

We took the new 2018 Polo GTI to the Killarney racetrack to stretch its legs and find out if the detuned 2.0-litre motor borrowed from the Golf GTI, paired with the all new chassis, provides the kind of drive you'd expect from the GTI nameplate.

0:00 Intro
0:36 Engine, Power, Torque
1:17 Handling
2:19 Front Interior Design & Features
3:49 Does It Vrr-Pha?
5:23 Possible Polo Club Sport Release?
5:42 Conclusion
6:51 Outro

Read our 2018 VW Polo GTI launch review here:

Watch our comparison between the Polo R-Line and new Ford Fiesta Titanium here:

[MA-xocf]

imagine this guy make a show with mat watson from carwow

[steyno]

I've watched this video a few times already... and I still find myself coming back to it😅 the heart wants what the heart wants I guess😂😅

[peecee-uk]

Tested the + model of this today and left having placed an order. Looking forward to owning this thing.

[sydneyndlovu]

Great review. And the most important question answered specifically for the potential buyer; "DOES IT VRRRPHA?..."

[sire]

Hahaha the "it's more like a vrrr pur!" Part killed me.. Nice work Ciro

[miderafael]

Yes yesss!!! The vruuuu pehhh is enough 😃😃

Can’t wait to get mine!!!!

[mrp.]

At the end of the still just a polo
A proper Golf GTI will always get you more Respect

[nealoberholster]

Brilliant review as always... keep up the good work

[comfydrives]

3:50 that right there is the most important question. Because of that, I now expect to see at least 10 by next week around the area where I live 😂😂😂😂

[jasonsalt]

Should test this model against the Ford Fiesta ST ;)

[ijaazahmed]

I love this guys reviews haha have to meet you someday !

[Keamogetswe_]

Polo gti is really timeless looking car never ages

[thembakwintshi]

I love watching Ciro. Always laugh whenever I see and hear this man 😂❤

[koketsopilane]

With a few modifications you can get it to the same power level as the Golf GTI and straight-pipe the exhaust...it won't be a VRR-PURR it will be a VRR-PHA! DO KEEP IN MIND ALL THESE THINGS WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY!

[MrSoso]

Lol yea I'm also going to comment on the Vrr Purr .. priceless

[kevinharilal]

Awesome review. Great little car, well done VW!

[tbangbangsa]

I died when he said “its more of a vrrrr purrrr” 😂😂😂

[joshb]

Is it just me or is there catastrophic lag between pressing the shift paddle and the shift actually taking place? Check at 5:07...

[masiamadiba]

"Its more of a vrr phe?" Haha I clicked subscribe right after you said that

[markharrison]

Love this review, I own one and like you say it is a fun car in the real world and running costs and fuel is low )