Driven: 2022 VW Polo GTI Is A Hot Hatch For The Mature | Carscoops carscoops
Australian prices for VW’s popular hot hatch models have skyrocketed in recent years, so much so that the Mk 8 Golf R is AU$11,000 more than the previous-generation model. The once-AU$31,990 Polo GTI has also jumped in price from 2018 to AU$38,750 for the 2022 model. Is it worth the money?, testing it out for a week. We walked away impressed but weren’t entirely won over by its performance or its hefty price tag.
Plenty of safety features come standard on the German hatch. These include VW’s IQ.DRIVE Travel Assist system that actively supports the driver by using Adaptive Cruise Control and Lane Assist technologies to accelerate, brake, and maintain the Polo GTI’s position within its lane. Other nice features include Front Assist with Pedestrian and Cyclist Monitoring and an Optical Parking System that provides a visual indication of any obstacle in the car’s path when parking.
The 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder offers more punch than we were expecting based on the power and torque figures. The engine offers excellent pull from a standstill and remains strong as you pull through the gears and the speeds start to increase at an impressive rate.
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