Just looked at the configurator on and it looks like the 6 speed dsg is here to stay, not to be replaced by the 7 speed unit. And all that performance doesnt come at the cost of fuel efficiency, with the polo gti consuming a modest 6. It effortlessly combines comfort and sporting performance, with volkswagens usual build quality and reliability. The first thing we need to mention is that the new polo gti has a 1. Polo gti dsg gearbox in south africa gumtree classifieds in. They were in production for less than a year, all of them are build in spain, in my country was sold only 110 of them and i personaly know only about 3 other cars in whole country. With its 7speed dualclutch transmission and the optional sports select suspension, incl. One of the main reasons i got a dsg box was due to the gear knob, on the manual box, looking as if it was straight out of halfords. What is the difference between the volkswagen polo and. This actualy puts manual gti s into wierdly rare position.
I purchased a 2018 vw polo tsi dsg close to a year ago and the fuel consumption averages around 7l100km. Changes happen with such ferocity that there is no discernable. Dsg have been proven in motorsport applications too. At r318 000 the manual polo gti is cheaper than the r328 800 automatic, but both versions of the junior gti are bargains compared to bigger hot hatches such as the golf gti and focus st which cost. Experience the true potential and power of your vw. The polo gti has an even more powerful engine this time around. Manual gearbox changing gear changing gear automatic gearbox stowage areas stowage compartment in the front centre console auxin socket. What s special about the dsg gearbox on the polo gt tsi rishaad mody updated. At gti international i went up against a stock manual gti in my stock dsg gti and i won. Dec 03, 2014 the dsg model also emits less co2 than the old car did, and the new manual model will travel slightly further on a tank of fuel. The new sixth generation polo gti is currently available in two models basic gti and gti plus. Vw polo gti 1 8 tsi 6c 2017 0100 kmh 0170 kmh duration. The dsg in both gti and r are not the weak 7 speeds that the polo gti was having so much trouble with. Volkswagen polo gti used cars for sale on auto trader uk.
Elsewhere, the polo gti features revised suspension and steering designed to offer a. Like the dsg model, the manualgearbox polo gti is powered by volkswagens 1. Howsit guys i have a 2014 polo 6 gti dsg for sale specs as follows 2014 121km on the clock interior 100% motor and gearbox 100% custom headlights polo 7 gtu bumpers front flushed custom exhaust with downpipe proper carbon fiber boot spoiler bbs 8. At r318 000 the manual polo gti is cheaper than the r328 800 automatic, but both versions of the junior gti are bargains compared to bigger hot. With a fuel consumption of 6 litres100km 47 mpg uk 39 mpg us average, 0 to 100 kmh 62mph in 6. I mostly do short runs weekly but even if i do a long run it still uses more fuel than i expect it to. Run far away from any polo gti before the recently released facelift. Anyway, this 7speed dsg is a big disappointment, and im wondering if anyone else has experienced the same thing. Volkswagens new polo gti is a big step up from the car it replaces, and not just because it is no longer hampered by the supercharged and turbocharged 1. Performance chips chip tuning by racechip for vw polo v 6r. Hello everyone, first post here, currently drive golf 7. Stick with the standard sixspeed manual, which is what we drive here.
It is on the expensive side, but surprisingly low emissions and high fuel economy figures mean the running costs are low. It ran great for the first six weeks, but recently it has developed a thunkthump noise when shifting from second into third while using the paddle shifters or in semiautomatic mode. It delivers 141 kw from 4 200 to 6 200 rpm and 320 nm of torque from a low 1 450 to 4 200 rpm. Also, fuel economy on the manual box is slightly worse than dsg 6. The gear changing speed in the dsg is quick enough to compensate for the reduced torque. The 7 speed dsg gearbox has been known to have a lot more problems then the 6 speed dsg used in the golf gti r. Dec 12, 2015 obviously, the polo gti is not such a big deal, not even in the context of the volkswagen family. Take a spin in the europeanmarket 2015 volkswagen polo gti, with its 1. The vw polo gti is sold with a threeyear or 120 000km warranty and a 12year antirust through warranty. Jul 12, 2015 the polo gti has an even more powerful engine this time around. Now the base model comes with a sixspeed manual dsg is a.
The automatic gearbox supports manual changes from both the gearstick and paddles mounted to the steering wheel. See 1,061 results for vw polo gti dsg for sale at the best prices, with the cheapest used car starting from. The manual polo gti bursts out of that mould by proving it can let its hair down and get a bit wild. The car is in insurance group 30, higher than the seat cupra, but lower than the renault clio renaultsport. Sep 24, 2019 the gt variants of the polo differentiate themselves pretty well. This is another indication of the hightorque nature of the new 2. As well as this, road tax is relatively low, with the polo in tax band e. Optional are a fiveyear or 60 000km maintenance plan and. Review formerly warm, now definitely hot polo gti driven with new 192hp 1. Polo gti dsg gearbox in south africa gumtree classifieds. Ford fiesta st vs vw polo gti 6c mybroadband forum.
I tested both the manual and dsg prior to purchasing my mk7 r and found the wife found the dsg to be a little more suited to our needs considering the wife occasionally wants to have a steer. New polo gti manual is for purists iol news that connects. Obviously, the polo gti is not such a big deal, not even in the context of the volkswagen family. Ex 2015 polo 6c gti, dsg, pure white ex 2014 golf vii gti. What s special about the dsg gearbox on the polo gt tsi. I find myself wanting a performance pack golf gti however my task recently was to choose between the polo gti manual and the dsg model. Chip tuning from racechip for your vw polo v 6r, 6c 1. They dont offer manual gti anymore and anywhere since production of lhd polo moved to sa.
Having driven a manual for 30 years i still occasionally reach for the clutch pedal out of instinct. Jan 07, 2015 take a spin in the europeanmarket 2015 volkswagen polo gti, with its 1. What is the difference between the volkswagen polo and polo. The gt variants of the polo differentiate themselves pretty well. Jul 08, 2015 the first thing we need to mention is that the new polo gti has a 1. If you were hoping that the plus would bring with it similar goodies to. Find all the key specs about the volkswagen polo hatchback 1. I purchased a 2018 vw polo tsi dsg close to a year ago and the fuel consumption averages.
Selling a 2014 vw polo gti dsg with 5 000 km, car is in great condition and mechanically sound comes with sunroof and fsh. You can still have a dsg as an option, but we urge you not to. I took the car to the dealership and took a senior mechanic for a drive, who on. From handling the everyday drive to the times you may want to liven things up even more. We have 21 cars for sale for volkswagen polo 6 gti dsg, priced from zar4,300. Find the best used car deals for your search vw polo gti dsg 2014. For the same money you pay for one of these things, most folks tend to opt for a cheap leon cupra. When stock, it generates 192 ps and 250 nm 185 lbft of maximum torque. Mar 20, 2015 also new is a sixspeed manual gearbox which joins the sevenspeed dsg auto as fitted to the outgoing gti. Like the dsg model, the manual gearbox polo gti is powered by volkswagens 1. Im not saying a dsg is better than a manual, as i love my rabbit and miatas manual.
Also new is a sixspeed manual gearbox which joins the sevenspeed dsg auto as fitted to the outgoing gti. The new polo gti only comes with the 6speed dsg transmission, although it has been suggested that a 6speed manual option will follow later in the year. This noise does not happen in d or s or in any other gear. The dsg model also emits less co2 than the old car did, and the new manual model will travel slightly further on a tank of fuel. Performance chips chip tuning by racechip for vw polo v. Vw polo gti 2020 performance hatch volkswagen australia.
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